Taking on the Transition

5 essential summer pieces to leave out when packing up the summer wardrobe and a guide on how to make them the star of your fall looks.

Swingy Mini Skirt

Take your favorite swingy cotton summer skirt and make it fall-right with a pair of black tights, a chunky knit crop top sweater in a rich burgundy red, and a pair of ankle booties.

Chambray Shirt

That chambray button up you’ve been living in this summer with your floral A-lines and lacey shorts is the perfect layer underneath a cardigan and patterned scarf. Toss on a pair of leggings and equestrian-style boots and you’re good to go.

Eyelet Dress

Even a lightweight eyelet dress can be carried into fall. Throw on a leather moto jacket, a thick scarf, and a pair of knee to thigh-high boots and the summery dress becomes a seriously chic look for chilly weather.

Ripped Skinnies

Casual ripped denim skinny jeans get a shot of fall-chic with the addition of glossy patent leather heels and a slouchy turtleneck sweater. And yes, coffee is a perfectly expectable accessory.

Wide-Brimmed Hat

Don’t pack up the floppy wide-brimmed hat just because the days at the beach are dwindling. With saturated shades like all-black and edgy details like a faux-fur vest, and cotton long-sleeved T with leather accents it can go well into fall.