The easiest way to make your summer pieces more fall appropriate isn’t to ditch them altogether, but to cook up new ways to wear them.
But before you relegate them to the back of your closet, refashion them by wearing them with long sleeves.
Whether it’s a belted blazer, a chunky-knit sweater, or even a knotted chambray shirt, the trick to wearing a maxi dress in the fall is to layer up and then define your waist to offer added structure.
Layered looks aren’t only fashion-forward – they’re also completely functional. As you layer up your summer clothes, you create new looks that will actually keep you warm in a brisk breeze.
Try this rule: Layer long over lean. This means matching up longer-length tops (think tunics or boyfriend cardigans) over leaner bottoms, such as tights or skinny jeans.
Jackets can make such a large impact on the overall tone and look of an outfit that they can eclipse summer fabrics and prints, making them more fall-appropriate.
A military-style cargo jacket with a waist that cinches, perfect for skinny jeans and flat booties.
A leather jacket with moto styling, which you can wear with summer dresses and boots.
A well-cut blazer. Toss it over your light summer tops for a night on the town.
A classic trench coat in a darker neutral, such as gray, navy, or camel. This is a wardrobe workhorse that goes with everything while fending off inclement fall weather.
Deeper colors come with the changing of the leaves. The pastels and neons of the spring and summer give way to rich jewel and earth tones
Take a lavender dress, for instance.It was perfect for that summer garden wedding you attended, but do you have to put it away for fall? If you add some heavier textures and jewel tones, you’ll be able to keep wearing it.
Consider pairing it with a plum cardigan and a sleek pair of booties. Suddenly, the addition of a deeper color tones down the brightness of the lavender, resulting in a more cohesive and fall-appropriate outfit.
Boots are an autumn staple that easily make all of your summer outfits warmer and more functional.
And while you can spend a ton of money on good-quality boots, purchasing a few pairs of lower-cost fashion boots (more about looks for the fall than function in the winter), you’ll extend everything from dresses, to jeans, to shorts.
It would be really easy to blow your fashion budget on buying new clothes for the fall, especially with so many tempting window displays and sales.
Post time: May-30-2023