The weather is starting to change. Warm summer breezes and long sunny days are being replaced by chilly mornings and changing leaves. You know what that means. It’s just about time to send your summer items to storage and break out your fall pieces once again. Or is it? Just because the seasons are changing doesn’t mean you can’t still sport some of your favorite summer pieces. With a few supplemental autumnal clothing items, you can continue wearing many of your summer clothing items well into the fall. For effective tips on how to transition your summer wardrobe to fall, continue reading this helpful guide.
Booties and Boots are Essential
Swapping out sandals for a pair of boots or booties is an instant way to transition an outfit from summer to fall. During the early months of fall, booties are a great transitional type of footwear that is well suited to both warmer and cooler days. As the season starts to take a turn toward chilly, a warmer pair of sleek riding boots or edgy combat boots will help you stay comfortable and really take your fall vibes to the next level.
Warm Up Summer Dresses With a Pair of Tights
If the thought of having to put away your cute summer dresses until next year makes you less than stoked about the changing of the seasons, don’t worry. You can still sport your favorite flouncy dresses during the fall. All you need is a quality pair of thick tights.
A pair of tights will help keep your legs warm when wearing shorter dresses so that you can continue wearing them comfortably as temperatures begin to drop. Plus, tights add depth to an outfit to create more dynamic looks. To give your look some extra oomph, consider opting for tights in a unique texture, pattern, or color. You’ll be sure to get some compliments on a cute pair of cable knit tights or a pair in a rich fall color such as burgundy or forest green.
Knee- or Thigh-High Socks Have Got You Covered
Similar to tights, knee- or thigh-high socks are a great way to warm up some of your shorter summer pieces. High socks can be paired with summer dresses, skirts, and shorts to provide extra coverage from the cooler weather and give your outfits an adorable autumnal aesthetic. To complete the look, complement the high socks with a pair of booties or oxfords for an outfit that is undeniably fall-ready.
Accessorize With Scarves
Scarves are a favored fall accessory that can help transition your warm-weather tops to suit the cooler season. For example, you can layer your favorite tank top under a cardigan or jacket and top it off with a chic scarf to create a classic fall look.
When choosing a scarf, try to look for options in autumnal colors. Selecting a scarf in traditional fall shades such as burnt orange, mustard, burgundy, or plum will help you tie in your summery styles more easily.
Bring Out the Beanies and Hats
Say goodbye to sunhats and hello to beanies and fedoras. Because they are one of the first things people see when they look at you—they sit right on top of your head, after all—hats are a great way to set the tone of an outfit. By choosing a fall-style hat such as a beanie in a deeper shade or a faux-suede fedora, your entire outfit will have an air of autumn.
Balance Brights With Layers in Fall Shades
To make a bright summer clothing article more suited to the rich tones of the changing season, consider using a layering piece in a rich fall color to balance out the brightness. Classic fall shades include deep muted tones such as maroon, olive green, marigold, bronze, and amber.
By layering pieces in these colors over more vibrant clothing items, you can help balance out their brightness and create an outfit that looks suited to the more muted color scheme that accompanies the transitional season.
Take Your Cardigans and Sweaters Out of Hibernation
For many, fall elicits feelings of coziness as people begin to snuggle up around bonfires or warm themselves with a cup of tea during chilly mornings. To bring the spirit of warmth and comfort into your outfit, cardigans and sweaters are essential. Few articles of clothing are cozier than a soft cardigan or knit sweater. By layering one of these articles over a thin dress or wearing them with a pair of shorts, you can easily bring the essence of fall to your summer pieces.
Faux Fur and Leather Jackets Set the Tone
Two of the most iconic fall wardrobe staples are quality faux fur and leather jackets. These jackets are as practical as they are stylish. In addition to keeping you warm as temperatures start to dip, nothing says fall more than a chic jacket made of faux fur or leather. Due to their neutral nature, you can pair faux fur and leather with just about anything. Even your brightest, most summery pieces will look autumnal when paired with one of these fall outfit essentials.
Venture Into the World of Vests
Another tip for transitioning your summer wardrobe to fall is to incorporate a vest into your look. Vests are a greatly underused clothing item that can add the essence of fall to any outfit. Simply pair a faux suede or fur vest with jeans and a t-shirt and your outfit is instantly ready for the changing weather. While vests will add a bit of warmth to your ensemble, they aren’t overbearing. As such, they are ideal for the beginning stages of fall when the weather is just starting to cool off but isn’t quite cold enough for a jacket.
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