Dresses, sweaters and more to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall
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September 15, 2023, 3:42 PM
It's that time of year when we start savoring the final days of summer while simultaneously daydreaming of our new fall wardrobes.
Some of our favorite retailers have already dropped their fall collections, and naturally we're eyeing those key transitional pieces we can wear now and continue to style as temperatures drop.
For example, silk skirts are great transitional pieces, as they work with various tops and sweaters, as well as different shoes. We also love versatile cardigans, blazers (worn as a jacket or for layering!), and tailored shorts in autumnal hues.
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Summer-to-fall outerwear
Everlane
Everlane The ReNew Quilted Mid-Length Liner
This lightweight quilted liner is a perfect layering piece for the season.
- $168
- Everlane
Dynamite
Dynamite One Button Cinched Blazer
Wear this blazer as a jacket during the summer or layer it with a turtleneck later this year.
- $89.95
- Dynamite
Quince
Quince Eco-Knit Milano Stitch Oversized Shirt Jacket
Shackets are another great transitional styling piece. They're lightweight enough to wear on a chilly summer evening but can also be added with warmer layers for fall.
- $69.90
- Quince
Dynamite
Dynamite Cropped Zip Up Sweatshirt
If you're travelling these next couple of months, be sure to pack a sweatshirt (like this one!) for chillier nights.
- $54.95
- Dynamite
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Drapey Cropped Denim Jacket
This dark-wash denim jacket is currently on sale for under $80. It's also available in black.
- $90
- Abercrombie & Fitch
Summer-to-fall dresses
H&M
H&M Gathered Dress
Style this floral-print dress with over-the-knee black boots this fall.
- $74.99
- H&M
39% off
Eloquii
Eloquii Puff Sleeve Fitted Dress
This is a great summer-to-fall occasion dress because you can wear it with strappy red sandals now or with boots later.
- $77.97
- $129.95
- Eloquii
Anthropologie
By Anthropologie V-Neck Tiered Ruffle Dress
This Anthropologie ruffle dress has a pretty floral print that works well in both the summer and fall. It's also a great option for an early-fall bride.
- $180
- Anthropologie
Express
Express Ribbed High Neck Midi Sweater Dress
Wear this Express high-neck sweater dress with heels and a blazer for a night out as we transition from summer to fall.
- $108
- Express
Anthropologie
By Anthropologie The Peregrine Midi Dress
When looking for florals for fall, opt for darker color palettes, like those used for this Anthropologie Peregrine dress.
- $160
- Anthropologie
Revolve
NBD Akia Maxi Dress
This long-sleeve maxi dress is made from a slinky jersey fabric, making it a great choice for a late summer nighttime event or another occasion this fall.
- $188
- Revolve
Summer-to-fall tops
40% off
Banana Republic
Banana Republic Bliss Silk Shirt
Style a silk shirt with a tailored Bermuda shorts when it's warm or with wool trousers when it's cold. It's also a great piece to wear day to night.
- $90
- $150
- Banana Republic
30% off
Gap
Gap Eyelet Ruffle Perfect Shirt
We love the ruffle detail that comes with this Gap shirt. It will look great styled beneath a jacket or worn on its own with jeans.
- $41.96
- $59.95
- Gap
29% off
Gap
Gap Flannel Big Shirt
Gap's Flannel Big Shirt comes in 7 different colors of plaid, from brown and tan to green and navy.
- $48.97
- $69.95
- Gap
Mango
Mango Boat neck T-shirt
This boat-neck T-shirt can be worn with shorts and skirts as well as with denim, like a cool pair of wide-leg jeans.
- $29.99
- Mango
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Ruched Shell Top
Style this 46% cotton and 46% modal shell top on its own when it's warm, or layer it with a light jacket in the fall.
- $40
- Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Soft Matte Seamless Tee Bodysuit
A seamless bodysuit like this one is a great layering piece for summer-to-fall dressing.
- $50
- Abercrombie & Fitch
Good American
Good American Button Down 2.0 Shirt
Of course, a good white button-down is a wardrobe staple, no matter the season.
- $139
- Good American
Summer-to-fall sweaters
40% off
Banana Republic
Banana Republic Sabel Wool-Blend Turtleneck T-Shirt
Don't be surprised when you see red trending everywhere this season. Try a red turtleneck, like this one, with black denim or trousers and a pair of slingback heels.
- $42
- $70
- Banana Republic
Quince
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
This 100% Grade-A mongolian cashmere sweater is just $50 from Quince. Style with jeans or a skirt throughout the autumn months.
- $50
- Quince
J.Crew
J.Crew Emilie patch-pocket sweater lady jacket in stripe
This popular J.Crew piece comes in an assortment of colors to best suit your capsule wardrobe. Wear it open over a tank or tee while it's warm or style it buttoned and with denim later in the season.
- $138
- J.Crew
Everlane
Everlane The Alpaca V-Neck Vest
Everlane's alpaca vest is perfect for those in-between days when you don't know what to wear. Style it on its own with a pair of trousers while it's still warm or layer a turtleneck underneath come fall.
- $98
- Everlane
H&M
H&M Long rib-knit cardigan
This long, rib-knit cardigan is a great option for transitioning from summer to fall. Pair it with Bermuda shorts and a T-shirt while it's still warm and opt for the matching knit dress as temperatures cool down.
- $49.99
- H&M
H&M
H&M Mohair-blend Top
Style this sweater with white shorts or light-wash denim jeans this summer, or with black pants or a leather skirt come fall.
- $74.99
- H&M
Summer-to-fall bottoms
Everlane
Everlane The TENCEL Relaxed Chino
These Everlane chinos are super soft with a relaxed fit. Style them with a tee or a sweater depending on the weather.
- $118
- Everlane
Quince
Quince 100% Washable Silk Skirt
In our opinion, a silk skirt is a wardrobe must. Pair it with a tank in the summer or with an oversized sweater in the fall and winter. Plus, you can wear it with just about any shoe; sneakers, flats, boots and heels all work well.
- $59.90
- Quince
Madewell
Madewell Denim Mid-Rise Maxi Skirt in Pineland Wash
This denim maxi looks great styled with a T-shirt and sandals, but we'd also love it with a slouchy sweater and boots.
- $98
- Madewell
Dynamite
Dynamite Faux Leather Midi Skirt
This faux leather Dynamite skirt comes in both black and beige. Style with a button-down or a warmer long-sleeved knit top.
- $59.95
- Dynamite
Spanx
Spanx Wide Leg Jeans, Raw Indigo
We love the way Spanx styled these indigo wide-leg jeans with a butterscotch top. The jeans could also be worn with a white or black crop top as summer comes to a close.
- $168
- Spanx
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