Transition Your Summer Look to Fall
Can you believe it’s ALREADY Labor Day Weekend? Holy Moly! Summer always goes by fast, yet why does it seems like every year that goes by, summer gets a little shorter. I never even made it to the beach, outside of one morning walk with a friend! So, I don’t know about you but as much as I love fall (my absolutely favorite time of year - give me all things PUMPKIN) I just don’t want summer to end!
With that in mind, this week I’m sharing some strategies for how we can stretch our summer wardrobe into fall by using just a few different fun strategies. Be sure to incorporate some of the fun fall trends I shared a couple of weeks ago here on the blog. You can find that HERE if you didn’t catch it. Okay - here we go:
1) Use Layering - this may seem like a no brainer, but let’s just start with the basic and most obvious - LAYERS! Especially for going from day to night where fall afternoon’s can get really warm, yet once that suns goes down, BURRRRRRRR - be sure to grab that jacket, cardigan, or kimono to keep yourself warm and cozy. For example - say you are out to late lunchdate with your hubby and it’s a sunny September day - still opt for that cute summer dress or romper, yet grab that jean or moto jacket to throw on your shoulders as the sun starts to disappear behind the clouds! Or check out this cute and light kimono with a tank, comfy light jeans and some sandels!
2) Introduce Fall Colors - another strategy is to start introducing fall colors into your outfits, such as this mustard tank here. In early fall, start small with just a pop of it here and there and then gradually build as the weather continues to get colder. Some great fall color trends include military green, burgandy, navy, and slate gray.
3) This and That - this is a fun strategy where you integrate fall items with summer items. For example - wear the summer dress, but instead of the strappy wedges, opt for the booties with a bare leg. OR wearing the cute paper bag shorts with a light cropped sweater. Where one item is a little bit fall and the other is a little bit summer! One my absolute favorites is a pair of shorts with a sweatshirt to walk on the beach on a September day!
4) Add the Leggings - this one is a favorite too and a great way to extend the wear of your summer dresses by adding the leggings! This adds a little bit of coverage and warmth to your legs but also keeps the fresh light look by opting for the open toed wedges or strappy sandels to keep the airy and light look of summer.
5) Add in the Fall Accessories - last week I shared some strategies on how to up play a basic tee and jeans outfit by adding accessories. (You can access it HERE) One additional transitional strategy is to add some fall accessories in with your summer wardrobe. For example, tie that flannel shirt around your waist with your jean cutoff shorts. Or grab the hat or scarf, along with your jean jacket to add to your jumpsuit for date night. On your fall accessories, start to incorporate some of the deeper fall colors such as burgundy, brown, rust, and military green.
I hope some of these are helpful as you start to gear up for the colder weather! Remember to always wear what makes you HAPPY and that is aligned with your style mission statement because the world needs YOUR light to shine, my friend!
In Style & Grace,