I don’t know about you, but summer is my favorite season! Despite how much I complain about the heat and humidity, I really do love the warmth and longer days that the season brings. However, late August is the perfect time to start thinking about transitioning your wardrobe from summer to fall. Many of your summer pieces can work double duty in the fall as long as you have a few staples to carry you through until those frigid winter months.
Transitional Staple #1: Leather Jacket I purchased a Michael Kors leather jacket from Nordstrom Rack about 3 years ago and it is honestly the best purchase I have made to date. Any of your summer camisoles, t-shirts, and even summer dresses are suddenly fall-ready when you add a leather jacket to the mix. Find a jacket that is a classic style (my favorite is a biker jacket) and that is roomy enough to wear light to medium layers underneath.
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Transitional Staple #2: Straight Leg Denim Okay, I know…many of you are die hard skinny jeans fans. And I get it! I love them too! But since purchasing two pairs of straight leg jeans from Zara, I am a total convert! First, I love that they are REAL denim, and not stretchy jegging material that loses shape and stretches. There is something special about that thick denim material! I am also a fan of super high-waist jeans and mom jeans…yes, try them! They are universally flattering and make your butt look fantastic. I can’t wait until the temperatures drop and I can make jeans a part of my daily wardrobe again!
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Transitional Staple #3: Basic T-Shirts By now you know my love of a basic t-shirt, and it’s for a good reason! In the summer you can wear them with shorts and skirts, and in the fall all you need is a good pair of denim and a jacket or blazer for a simple and chic look. Everyone needs at least one good quality black and white cotton t-shirt in their wardrobe. My favorite places to buy them are Uniqlo and & Other Stories.
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Transitional Staple #4: Oversize Blazer Let’s face it…one of the best things about fall is wearing a blazer! It’s another great option for adding a layer of warmth to your summer tees, camis, and sun dresses. Zara, H&M, and & Other Stories are my favorite places to buy a nice and affordable blazer.
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Transitional Staple #5: Sling-back Sandals Just because the weather is cooling down doesn’t mean I want to put my toes away! There is no better combination than strappy sandals and a pair of jeans, right? These Zara sling-backs are my latest obsession, and I can’t wait to style them up with more layered looks. You can wear all of your favorite sandals with any of the items mentioned above…how great is that?
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And, what about you? What are your summer to fall transitional wardrobe staples?
XOXO, Persia
