What to wear between seasons, does not have to be super challenging. Here are some easy tips on what to keep, swap, store and add that will help you transition your closet from summer into fall.
What to Keep | White shirts, Jeans (Cropped, wide-leg, straight-leg) / (Colors: Black, blue, white), Biker Shorts (Black), palazzo pants (Linen, cotton, silk, rayon), Light-weight cardigans (cotton or linen), midi-length skirts, strappy sandals, mules, trainers, Tote bags (Leather, fabric, knit).
What to Swap | Cotton shorts for cropped denim jeans, skirts, leggings, biker shorts; Halter tops for tank tops, t-shirts, and oversized shirts. Large floral patterns for smaller prints, bold abstract prints or pin stripes (Dress shirts only); Straw bags for fabric or leather hand bags or tote bags.
What to Store | Very summery dresses, beachwear (unless you are on holiday at an island resort), sheer clothing, Terry cloth clothes, Seersucker clothes,
What to Add | Oversized shirts, lounge pajamas, sweatpants, blazers, bold print tops; Leggings, light weight cashmere sweaters, maxi-cardigans; Slip dresses in neutral tones (Black / Beige / Caramel); Midi dresses, maxi skirts; Denim (skirts, jackets, jeans); silk scarves, trainers, ankle boots.
My Favorite Transitional Pieces in My Closet Now |‘m wearing shirt dresses, jeans, jeans, and more jeans; maxi cardigans, Lots of white shirts…oversized, long sleeved, puffed sleeves…love the crisp white shirt! I also love midi-length dresses that I wear over jeans, with boots or brogues. I will wear oversized, structured blazers over the midi dress, with jeans and a t-shirt or shirt with sweatpants. What I am also loving from my shop Black Paper + Cloth are the Tayla Blazer, Neema Blazer and the Toteme Oversized Blazer. Something that is an absolute must have are denim or chambray shirts. Especially those that have the look and feel of vintage, circa 1973. I have a couple of J. Crew shirts in my closet that I wear quite often. My particular favorite is the Slim-Fit Chambray Shirt. I also have a vintage inspired denim shirt that I found at H & M men’s department a few years ago…love it! For shoes during the transitional season, I’m wearing Birkenstock sandals or clogs, Frye Harness Boots, Vans, New Balance, and the K-Swiss Granada Sneaker.
As you are dressing for the in-between seasons, where it may be too warm for much of the traditional fall clothing, yet feels a bit out of season for the summer clothes now that we are going into October, the options I have listed above will help you get started.
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