31 Transitional Fall Items I Can't Stop Thinking About—Boots, Sweaters, and More
I don't know about you, but I'm counting down the days until fall. Don't get me wrong. I enjoy summer as much as the next person, but the excessive heat we've experienced this summer has been quite limiting in the wardrobe department. The name of the game has been minimal clothing, which doesn't leave much room for outfit innovation. This lack of possibility has left me feeling creatively stifled, so the prospect of cooler temperatures is thrilling.
We have another few weeks of back-and-forth weather until we reach true fall temps (at least here in California), so I'm mentally preparing my transitional outfits. The key to transitional dressing for me is keeping some aspects of summer while adding one component of fall—for example, wearing my favorite summer dress with a pair of fall boots, layering a lightweight jacket over a miniskirt, or throwing a chunky knit over your shoulders with your maxi skirt. You get the idea.
This mix of summer and fall pieces allows you to blend the best parts of both seasons while the temperatures fluctuate. Since these outfit combinations have been running through my mind lately, I've started my fall shopping by paying particular attention to the pieces that can be mixed in with my summer wardrobe. Below, I'm highlighting the 31 best transitional fall items to add to your cart ahead of the season, from suede boots to lightweight sweaters to knit dresses.
This lightweight canvas fabric is ideal for transitional weather now, then layered over heavier knits all through fall.
I would style these boots exactly like this now and then with jeans and sweaters later.
These might be the most flattering cargo pants I've seen. Plus, this color is perfect to go from summer whites to fall neutrals.
I have these in two colors already and am contemplating a third—they're just that good.
This would look equally chic thrown over a T-shirt or a thick sweater.
Maxi skirts are still going strong, and this color is as versatile as it gets.
Western boots are the ultimate transitional shoes—pair them with dresses now and jeans once temperatures cool.
Pair with a skirt now and then layered under a sweater through fall.
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