How to Dress Comfy & Casual Transitioning from Summer to Fall

It may still be summer, but most of us have our minds on fall. What will you wear as you shift your wardrobe from vacation mode to reality? Here are three ways to dress casually and comfortably as you head towards autumn.

1.  Introduce Fall Colors

To look and feel more fall-like, start wearing darker colors and mixing in some of Pantone’s 2024 Fall colors into your wardrobe. But don’t worry—you don’t have to do it all at once.

A great way to transition is to pair your favorite jeans with a classic striped top and add a fall-colored utility jacket. This burgundy utility jacket is a beautiful and refreshing change from olive to tan.

If it is still hot, you can keep your accessories light and more summery and switch to booties and a darker bag as it cools down in mid-fall.

2. Throw on a Poncho

We all know how crazy the weather can be in the fall. One day, it’s hot, the next, it’s cool. You don’t want to look like you’re wearing your summer clothes once the back-to-work season arrives, but it’s not cold enough to wear a turtleneck.

Another easy way to bridge the gap between hot and cold is with a light poncho. A thin, light shawl is ideal for cooler days; it can be carried in your bag if you are going out, and it’s cooler at night.

This toasted coconut one with the pretty buttons is a gorgeous color for this time of year and looks great with black jeans, booties, and a rich-looking dark leather bag.

3.  Reinvent the Way You Wear White

Can You Wear White  Or Cream in the Fall?  Absolutely! Just because it’s September doesn’t mean white is suddenly off-limits.  White can look chic year-round. It’s all in the way you style it.

For example, take a pair of white jeans and a ribbed knit sweater in a classic fall color like rust, gold, burgundy, or brown.

Accessorize with a dark tan leather bag, cute sneakers, and gold jewelry for an early fall look.

4. Wear an Animal Print

Some prints, like stripes and animal prints, are seasonless, which makes them ideal for this time of year.

This sporty leopard print shirt is a classic and looks fabulous with jeans, woven sandals, and this chic Chanel-inspired bag.  Try some cute booties and a big fall-colored tote with this look in October!

Beauty Transition

Clothing is only part of the story – make-up also changes seasons. Make-up guru Bobby Brown suggests simple adjustments like opting for warmer, tawnier colors and switching your sheer summer lip gloss with a creamy lipstick formula.

Exfoliate your skin once a week to eliminate any summer flakiness, and switch to a slightly heavier moisturizer to protect your skin for the coming cooler and drier weather. She also advises dusting bronzer on the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin to maintain some of that summer glow.

Lastly, ask your hairdresser to trim away dry, dead ends and tone down your summer highlights. This is also a great time to deep condition sun-damaged hair.