Summer to Fall: Transition Dressing On A Budget

It’s October, and also for a lot of us that means times that swing out of, say, 45 degrees in the early morning to 75 degrees in the early afternoon–a range that challenges even the most, ahem, experienced fashionista. We’re soooo prepared for its richness and texture of fall, but the weather has a bad case of these mood swings–and lets face it, sweating OR shivering through that afternoon assembly only ain’t adorable. What can a girl do to make that transition from summer to fall just a little more comfortable (and stylish)? A few tips to help keep you drop fabulous and weather appropriate, on a budget.

Summer Pieces for Fall Fashion

Shorts — They’re Not Only For Summer .

Based on the day’s forecast, shorts could be absolutely appropriate for autumn. For your downtime, go upgraded 90s and consider a set of high heeled lace shorts with a picture T-shirt beneath a cute plaid shirt (which may be shed if the temps rise)– attempt this Tartan Plaid Shirt, $19.90 from Forever21 with sheer tights and ankle boots Lace Up Boots, Charlotte Russe, available $25.   To get a more sophisticated look, don a pair of tailored shorts with a sleek tank along with a structured blazer Women’s Tailored Ponte Blazer, Target, $29.99, with fabulous flats along with a daring clutch Urban Expressions Laine Clutch, $34.95, DSW.

Accessorize With a Vengeance.

We are not ready to be accomplished with these summer dresses but how can you really do light and flirty as soon as the leaves are starting to change? Easy — it’s all in. The recipe? Require 1 summer dress (try to pick one that has a more tailored cut and deeper hues) — include a cute cardie (one in a perfectly Pantone Fall 2014 colour, like this red cardigan out of Modcloth, $34.99, a mild scarf at a contrasting pattern Geo-Fringe Triangle Scarf, Urban Outfitters, $29 and on-trend autumn boots and you have got a design recipe that can stand up to anything Mother Nature chooses to throw the way.

Layering Pieces Are Life.

For autumn of 2014, think freight or utility jackets Hooded Utility Jacket, $33.90, Forever21, drapey vests DKNY women’s vest, Amazon.com, leggings and that trusty standby, the cardigan. A couple layering pieces allow you to take your summer basics — shorts that are tailored, t-shirts, flirty skirts — straight into autumn fashion fabulousness. The point of layering is to get a pieces that you are able to disassemble and reassemble because the temps drop and rise, ensuring you’ll be stylish no matter what the autumn weather throws at you.

The Shirtdress — Buy One. Now.

The top dress is an ideal fall transition bit — you can wear it on it’s own with flats, using a scarf and boots, with leggings and a statement necklace, together with… well, pretty much whatever you need and whatever the weather dictates. It transition piece. Perfect. And since denim goes with everything, we enjoy this H&M denim shirt dress, only $34.95.

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Angela is a senior writer who’s been hanging round TBF since way back into 2007. When she’s not weighing on the virtues of, say, feathers as a style statement, Angela functions as a bridal consultant in the St. Louis area. She enjoys sunsets, and long walks in Goal.

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