Transitional dressing is some of my favorite. I love the anticipation as a new season takes hold and the cooler mornings and nights give me new life. As invigorating as dressing for that in-between weather can be, it can also be difficult. Today, I’ve put together 6 easy tips that I use for transitioning from summer to fall - even when it’s still hot out.

TIP 1: GO FOR CLOSED TOE SHOES

One of the fastest ways to change up your outfit and to bridge that space between seasons, is to swap out your shoes. Specifically for summer into fall, replacing your open toe shoes and sandals with something closed toe is an instant way to move into colder weather. Bonus points if the shoes are a darker color, or something really fall feeling like loafers or ankle boots.

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TIP 2: DARKEN UP YOUR ACCESSORIES

Another one of my favorite ways to transition my wardrobe from summer into fall, especially when wearing my light colored pieces, is to swap my light accessories for darker colors. Specifically for me, I love going from pale white to black or even dark green. I’ll add a black belt, closed toe black shoes and of course, a black bag and sunglasses. I also love to swap accessories that feel light and airy for those that feel a little more grounded. Thicker belts, thicker sunglass frames and chunkier shoes. This works particularly well with a little white dress. The addition of a black belt, black ankle boots, black purse and light blazer for layering instantly transition a summer dress into fall.

TIP 3: SWAP LIGHT JEANS FOR DARK

Similarly, swapping my light jeans for dark wash jeans or better yet, a pair of structured pants instantly transforms my tops into fall. I especially love doing this with a simple white t-shirt or. white shirt. The addition of a pair of dark wash jeans and darker, closed toe shoes make even the lightest tops ready for fall.

TIP 4: ADD SOME STRUCTURE

I mentioned this in a recent video, but there’s something that feels more formal about fall so a simple addition of some tailored pants, a tailored blazer, a cinched waist, structured bag or even a structured jacket as it gets much cooler help things feel less summer and more fall.

TIP 5: UPDATE YOUR MONOCHROME

Since I love dressing in the same color from head to toe all year, one of my favorite ways to move between seasons is to change up the colors I’m wearing. For summer into fall, I love going from all white to all black, all navy or even burgundy, rich purple, brown or even just a color that’s trending for fall. This simple change is enough to signal warmer temps coming to an end and help move your closet into fall. Plus, you can use these monochromatic bases as a perfect starting point for fall accessories and blazers - win win.

TIP 6: ADD SOMETHING TRENDY

Just like wearing a color that’s trending for fall can help transition your closet from summer to fall, I also like adding something trendy for the new season. For fall 2021, I’m personally going to be reaching for my dark wash denim, green accessories and slouchier jeans. I’m also looking forward to structured vests, chunky sweaters and cropped blazers. You can see some of the top, wearable trends in the video below.

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