Making a smooth transition from summer to fall clothing can be tricky. But it doesn’t have to be expensive. Breathe new life into your summer wardrobe, by mixing in some of fall’s hottest trends.
These five items will update your look without breaking the bank. All can be found for under $100, and will take you from summer into winter fashion flawlessly.
A Slouchy Cardigan
When the weather starts to get cooler, throw an oversized cardigan over your summer shorts and t-shirts, or flirty summer dresses. To finish off the look add a belt over top of your cardigan. Belts worn higher, at your natural waistline, will keep the outfit from looking too bulky.
To balance and subdue summer’s lighter mood, choose a cardigan in a neutral grey, black, or navy, and a belt in dark brown, red, or purple.
Ankle Boots
To protect your feet from fall’s chilly breezes, trade your sandals and ballet flats for ankle boots. With so many options at so many price points, you can find a pair to wear with skirts and dresses, over skinny jeans, or over this season’s legging pants.
If you are worried about drawing attention to your ankle or calf area, choose a pair of boots that fit loosely around the ankle. Save the tighter and sleeker look for boots that hit below the ankle.
Elbow-length Gloves
Get more wear out of your short-sleeved sweaters and jackets by layering up with a pair of elbow-length gloves. A leather pair adds instant glamour, while a long pair of wool gloves adds warmth and texture to an outfit.
Elbow-length gloves can be warm right through winter, and are an essential accessory to accompany the latest short-sleeved winter jackets and capes.
Legging Pants
Long, lean, and brave – leggings are hear to stay, and this fall are the hottest trend in pants. Ranging from faux leather to tartan, the choices are endless. Wear them under your belted cardigan with sky-high heels, or underneath loose fitting summer shorts.
Leggings instant take summer clothing into fall, by adding warmth, texture and subdued, richer tones. They can be worn with sandals, ballet flats, ankle booties, rain boots…the options are endless. A quality pair of black legging pants is sure to be the most versatile item in your closet.
Faux Leather
One of fall’s hottest trends is transitional leather; that is, butter-soft, black items that will give a necessary edge to your summer wardrobe.
The ubiquitous maxi dress from this summer will look lean and lush paired with a faux leather vest. Light and airy clothing gains substance and style when matched up with a tough biker jacket. Cream and white blouses transition into fall when worn with a black leather pencil skirt.
If you find leather intimidating, start out small with faux leather accessories like gloves or leggings. Mix faux leather with cosy knitwear for a balanced and sophisticated look.
Fall is the essential season in the fashion world. This is when the designers bring out the big guns, and chain retailers worldwide take note, and begin to produce the trends en masse.
Fashionistas, shopaholics, and even those with the utmost discipline can get a little weak in the knees this time of year. Basically, shopping for fall and winter clothing can be expensive. Items are more substantial, and when the temperature drops you simply need more clothing on. But it is possible to dress warmly and on trend without draining your bank account.
Stores like H&M, Forever 21, Old Navy, GAP, Zara, and Topshop have a seemingly endless selection of fashion-forward items for every style, at affordable prices. By picking out just a few fall accessories and trends and mixing them into your existing wardrobe, old ensembles suddenly have new life.
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