Tips to Help Transition Your Summer Wardrobe To Fall
Hello my fashionable friends,
It’s always a little sad when the summer ends and we begin transitioning to the fall. It starts getting dark a little earlier and we have to start gearing up for the cooler weather.
This summer has been particularly challenging due to the COVID pandemic. Most people I know haven't had a lot of opportunities to get out, have fun and wear their cute summer outfits. However, this provides an opportunity to get creative and remix our summer outfits so we can continue wearing them into the fall.
These six tips will help you extend the life of your summer pieces. I have also provided links for you to shop, to round out your “summer-to-fall” wardrobe.
1. Add a Jacket
Throw a denim jacket, a moto jacket, or leather blazer over a summer dress or romper, and pair it with boots and tights. A jacket or cover up adds layers, providing warmth for the cooler temperatures, and the contrast of the denim and leather add texture and depth to the look.
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2. Wear Boots
Pair your summery tops with jeans and boots. Top off with a leather jacket or slouchy cardigan. Boots, sweaters, and leather jackets automatically signal cooler temperatures, allowing you to wear your lighter pieces into the fall.
Wear summery tops with jeans and boots
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3. Keep Wearing Your Shorts
Continue wearing your shorts during the cooler weather with tights or leggings, which will provide coverage for your legs. Try a blazer with leather shorts and complete the look with a pair of over the knee or ankle boots.
wear your shorts with tights and boots
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pair your white pieces with a “fall” color
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5. Extend the Life of Your Maxi Dresses
Throw a cropped sweater or button down shirt on top of your maxi dresses or wear a fitted turtleneck underneath. The added layers provide you with the extra coverage the cooler temperatures require.
wear a cropped sweater over a maxi dress
Wear a shirt under a dress
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6. Add Texture
Pair your lighter weight pieces with more textured fabrics like wool, leather, suede, and corduroy. The heaviness of these fabrics provides a nice counterbalance to the lighter fabrics, creating a look that works well in the cooler weather.
Pair fall textures with lighter weight fabrics
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Jonathan Simkhai E-CIg Wool-Blend Pant
The keys to extending the life of your summer pieces are:
Incorporating richer colors into your wardrobe
Pairing your pieces with heavier weights and textures
Throwing on a pair of boots
Cross-season dressing is not only a great way to increase the number of times you can wear an item, but it can encourage you to think creatively about different outfit combinations.
Thank you for reading and happy shopping!
Thank you for reading.
