How to Transition Your Closet from Summer into Fall

Posted on August 2, 2018

Does Dressing For the Seasonal Transitions Have You Feeling Flustered? You’re Not Alone!

Even though the temperatures keep rising higher and higher, fall is just around the corner. Our team of stylists have been getting ready for the upcoming season by scouting the ‘it’ colors, trends and styles for the *hopefully* much cooler months ahead. But before we reach the long-awaited cooler weathered fall months, we will find ourselves in another tricky period of seasonal transitions.

So, What are Transitional Seasons?

The seasonal transitions take us from:

Spring to Summer
Summer to Fall
Fall to Winter
Winter to Spring

During these seasonal transitions it can be hard to know how to dress, this is because what is in stores and what the temperature currently is doesn’t always correlate – especially in North Texas. One of the most difficult transitional seasons to dress for is the one coming up very soon, Summer to Fall.

If you feel perplexed by what to wear during these transitional months – you’re not alone. Many of our clients struggle with determining the proper attire, so we have outlined some of our best, tried-and-true transitional season dressing advice for you to help take your Summer wardrobe into Fall like a true fashion expert.

Top 5 Tips for Transitioning Into Fall

1. Start incorporating darker fall colors into your wardrobe. Although white is definitely transitioning into the Fall and Winter months in 2018, you can start transitioning your Summer clothes by opting for darker basics.Swap our your straw espadrilles for a dark metallic sandal and your blush 3/4 length cropped sweater for a grey or brown hip-length cardigan. Slowly incorporating darker hues is one of the easiest ways to begin to shift your wardrobe for Fall.
   
2. Introduce the trending fall colors into your wardrobe. Websites like Pantone offer previews of upcoming seasonal trending colors. Knowing these colors makes shopping much easier. Also, keep your eyes peeled for our much-loved ‘Fall Color Report’ coming to the blog in the next few weeks! Bringing in a sweater, top or handbag in a trending color is a simple way to start bringing in the feeling of fall.
   
3. Next, always remember that during seasonal transitions layering is your friend! Whether its opaque tights (we love a fun patterned tight also!), a form-fitting light-weight turtleneck under a sundress or slip, layering a tunic over leggings or just adding a light sweater to any outfit – the ways to layer are endless. Adding a chic poncho, shawl or scarf is also an easy way to add some warmth to your summer style. In the tricky months where the weather doesn’t always match the ‘traditional’ attire for the season, keeping multiple layering options in your closet is vital.
   
4. Bring on the booties! You can start wearing suede or leather booties with your favorite sundresses, skirts or jeans while making the transition to fall. For warmer days, you can leave your legs bare or if it is a chillier day, opt for a pair of tights.
   Picking the appropriate color and style of bootie is important for the seasonal switch – look for styles that have cut outs, peep toes, and other slightly-summery details. (Expert Styling Bonus Tip: Save the knee high boots for later!)
   
   
5. Pack away anything that screams summer. Avoid ultra-summery items that are ready to go into storage until next summer. This means putting away the straw shoes and bags, linen shorts, skirts dresses, crop tops and strapless/skin showing tops, dresses, flip-flops and so on.

What to Buy

We have compiled some of our favorite pieces for seasonal transitions that you can shop right now, online! Form booties, to hosiery to layering pieces – we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned for even more curated fall fashion ready to shop featured in our blogs in the weeks to come.

A. Vince Camuto – Pevista Bootie $99.90 – Shop Here
B. Caslon – Braided Bootie $79.90 – Shop Here
C. Kristen Cavallari – Lash Split Shaft Bootie $99.90 – Shop Here
D. Gentle Souls – Charlene Peep Toe Sandal Bootie $ 129.90 – Shop Here
E.Vince Camuto – Kentvi Sandal Bootie $99.90 – Shop Here
F. BP – Brice Notched Bootie $79.90 – Shop Here
G. Dolce Vita – Tommi Perforated Bootie $89.90 – Shop Here
H. Vince Camuto – Keannie Sandal $119.95 – Shop Here
I. Sarto by Franco Sarto – Lowe Bootie $114.90 – Shop Here
J. Lucky Brand – Perrma Bootie $89.90 – Shop Here
K. Kate Spade – Bowie Bootie $169.90 – Shop Here

A. Wolford – Avril Leopard Print Tights $30.00 – Shop Here
B. Sarah Borghi – Verdiana Tights $30.00 – Shop Here
C. Wolford – Floral Blossom Inset Tights $23.00 – Shop Here
D. Oroblu – Collant Flower Bouquet Tights $20.40 – Shop Here
E. Swedish Stockings – Astrid Fishnet Tights $32.00 – Shop Here
F. Wolford – Jennifer Glitter Net Tights $33.00 – Shop Here
G. Donna Karen New York – Evolution Semi-Sheer Pantyhose $28.00 – Shop Here
H. Nordstrom – 2pack Opaque Control Top Tights $15.90 – Shop Here 

A. Madewell – Ryder Cardigan $64.90 – Shop Here
B. Rails – Hunter Plaid Shirt $104.90 – Shop Here
C. Hinge – Balloon Sleeve Cardigan $52.90 – Shop Here
D. Trouve – Layering Tee $32.90 – Shop Here
E. Felina – Body Zone Ribbed Henley Bodysuit $24.90 – Shop Here
F. Chelsea28 – Layering Turtleneck $31.90 – Shop Here
G. Treasure & Bond – Throw On Kimono Sleeve Jacket $78.90 – Shop Here
H. Topshop – Oversize Denim Jacket $90.oo – Shop Here
I. Echo – Radiance Eyelash Fringe Wrap $39.00 – Shop Here
J. Hinge – Dolman Sleeve Cardigan $45.90 – Shop Here
K. Levi’s – MA-1 Satin Bomber Jacket $78.00 – Shop Here
L. Theory – Sleeveless Turtleneck $163.90 – Shop Here

As always, if you are wanting professional assistance during these seasonal transitions, be sure to check out our professional styling services here.

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