Fall will officially start in about a month, September 22nd to be exact! Instead of going out and buying an entire new fall collection here is how you can wear your summer and spring clothes in fall!
How to Wear Your Summer and Spring Clothes in Fall
Let’s first look at the Fall 2016 color palette just to make sure we have an idea of what to keep in our wardrobe.
Fall 2016 Color Palette
I love this years palette, it’s bold, bright and beautiful just the way I like it!
Let’s Style Summer and Spring into Fall
Style #1 – Layered up Maxi
Putting away the strappy maxi dress? No don’t do it! Instead take a cardigan and throw it over the dress. A few extra points for finding a drapey cardigan you can tie in the front for added definition in case you’re petite!
Loft Maxi Dress and Cardigan
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Style #2 – Transform the Summer Dress!
If you’re like me and you love your dresses then the more options you have to choose from the better! Don’t discard those summer dresses to the depths of your wardrobe never to be seen again for a year! Instead, take a cardigan and throw it over the dress, belt it up for some definition and your summer dress is ready for fall.
Transform the Summer Dress to Fall!
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Style #3 – Blazer Up!
Notice that under that lovely wine colored blazer is a summer crop top. Pretty much any summer top with a monochrome blazer ought to take you straight into fall mode! I love my blazers with mini skirts or shorts like I have worn here. It gives me the added inches I really need. In the cooler months pull on a pair of leggings so your legs don’t turn blue and your look is still on point!
Blazer Up!
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Style #4 – Booties and Leather
I can’t tell you how happy I am that the color Lush Meadow made it into the fall palette. That’s so great because I can pull this look right from early summer and take it straight into fall! This year fall is about the bold floral prints as well and this skirt transitions nicely! Throw on the leather jacket, pull up a pair of booties and you’re ready to walk out in the crisp cool fall air!
Booties and Leather!
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Style #5 – Layer Under
Everyone always talks about how you can cover you shoulders with a cardigan or perhaps a sweater. But you can also cover your shoulders by putting on your sleeved top and then throwing on the sleeveless or strappy number over it! Take your strappy dresses and layer it over a lovely silk blouse. You can do the same with a sleeveless summer top you love like I have here!
Layer Under!
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Style #6 – Pumps and Patents
One of the best ways to start the transition of summer crop pants to fall is the introduction of pumps. A gorgeous pair of black pumps really helps to bring in the fall mood. This year patent leather seems to be ubiquitous on the runways! Which was just perfect since I could pull on this summer top, take the summer crop pants (whose color is so close to Potters Clay) throw on the leather jacket and kick on a pair of pumps! Viola all done!
Pumps and Patent!
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Style #7 – Tights, Stockings and Scarves
Here is another summer staple, the striped shirt! There are so many ways to wear it in fall and here is just another idea. Anytime you pull on a pair of stockings or tights you are already taking a step into fall. The summer shirt paired with a scarf is a great way to make the transition. Anything topped off with a scarf will help you transition to fall. Now pulling all of it in, the shirt with the scarf, the skirt with the stockings has you ready to go!
Tights, Stockings and Scarves
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Style #8 – The Usual Layers
Finally, the trick everyone knows and loves, layering! Here we have the usual suspects, the sleeveless vest, the trench coat and the sweater. Each one of them have helped me transition my summer tops to fall looks.
One thing to remember, a chambray shirt is the best thing you could own. It is almost synonymous with transition! It can be used in any season with slight modifications – rolled up sleeves in summer, under a sweater in fall and rolled down sleeves in spring!
The Usual Layers – Vest
The Usual Layers – Sweater
The Usual Layers – Sweater
The Usual Layers – The Trench Coat
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Style #9 – The Utility Jacket
The utility jacket had to have its own section. Trends come and go but this one is here to stay for a while! A utility jacket over any summer top whether it’s jeans or shorts or a skirt will provide just the right amount of protection from the fall breeze. Pair that up with some booties and it’s amazing how fall perfect you’ll be!
The Utility Jacket!
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I hope these tips will help you use your currently owned wardrobe instead of splurging on a whole new one!
And remember “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” —Rachel Zoe
xoxo
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Links à la Mode, September 8th
- Attire Club: A Quick Guide to Men’s Jumpsuits
- Cat Eyes & Skinny Jeans: {What’s in My} August 2016 Sun Kissed Glossy Box
- Cover Mum: White Summer in Sicily
- Christie Moeller: Scrunchie Resurrection
- Five Foot Nothing Shopping: How to Wear Your Summer and Spring Clothes in Fall
- Grazielle Camilleri: Travel Look
- Happy.Pretty.Sweet.: This is 30
- Love, Amber Victoria: Casual Luxe
- Mox and Socks: 12 Piece Fall Capsule Wardrobe for Petites
- One Awesome Momma: 5 Ways to Wear Office Outfit and Not Look Boring
- Outfit Zest: End of Summer Mix Tape
- Proceed with Style: Styling with Jack Rogers
- Quaintrelle Georgiana: The Journey of the Stockings Through the History of Fashion
- Sassy Ethnic Bohemian: In Which We Investigate the Corset
- Splash of Teal: Getting Used to Oversized Accessories | Three Tiers of Duster Earrings
- Style Pith: Splurging is Not a Crime, But Only for These Beauty Products
- Style with Nihan: Try this Summer Trend | Bold Prints and Mini Overalls
- Tales of Two: Are Tights Making a Comeback in 2016?
- Trendee Toad: Fall in Love with Fall | 3 Ways to Style Your Fall Wardrobe
- Wish and Wear: We All Have Angles
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LOVE all of these looks!! The second look is my favourite! xx
Great tips! Such cute outfits that will be perfect for the transition to fall! 🙂
I love the way that you transitioned these outfits – such great tips!
Kenzie
http://simplyjandk.com/
Amazing post! Such wonderful tips. I was getting all ready to comment about my favorite outfit in this post, but they are all so fabulous that I cannot even pick a favorite! I am so ready for fall and scarves and layers and cardigans and booties!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Wonderful advice – and wow – what a gorgeous view from your balcony! xo
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
I love your tips and the many looks you created. I love how each look is layered but not with bulky items! I am ready for fall to get here so I layer like a pro like you!
Great tips babe! I’m all about wearing things all year round. Hugs, Kait
http://www.baskinginburgundy.com
You, my dear, have such an amazing sense of style! You’re so tiny, but your outfits are big on chic! My fav outfit is the dark sleeveless top layered over the orangey collared blouse–so unique and polished! –Ginger
So many stunning outfits I love your collection!
xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
great ideas for fall outfits! I love wearing shorts with tights in the fall 🙂
You have SUCH great style! I think my favorite look is the green dress with the cardigan. Amazing tips – totally pinning some of your looks right now!
–Roxanne
http://glassofglam.com
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Thank you so very much
SUCH a fantastic post!!!! Great tips and I love the looks you’ve picked!! Perfection! I can’t wait until fall!!! Stopping by from the Trend Spin Link-Up!
-Adriele
StyleAssisted.com
Love how you’ve transitioned these pieces! Great looks!
XO, alice / T Y P E N U
Such great tips! I just add a blazer or sweater to everything!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
Such awesome looks, and all look fall appropriated, not like the summer stuff is distracting at all! I love your second look and want to try belting a cardigan over a summer dress soon!
-Lauren
http://www.ivorytowerchic.com
This post is AHHMAZING! Omg you are giving so much great advice, love it! Great looks!
Best,
Madison
http://www.madisononmadisonave.com
Love this post and your tips! xoxo
Great how your looks are so different each day, I especially like your burgundy blazer, great look for the Autumn. Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylish.com
Layers help so much! I love all your tips because they all work! I really love that metallic belt! So adorable and adds so much to an outfit!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
I absolutely love this post. You are great at extending the life of your clothes! I love the summer dress with the cardigan and a belt!
Emily
http://darlingdearestblog.com
Such great tips and I love all of your photos! I love making use of clothing throughout the seasons where possible, and I you did a FAB job highlighting so many great styling options!!!
X,
Heather
http://www.alittlecasual.com
These are great outfit ideas & tips! Lots of layering is going to be my go-to for fall
http://www.michellespaige,com
Loving these great tips and outfits for inspiration! I’m totally a fan of stretching your wardrobe as far as you can!
Love all your looks!