When summer ends, you don't have to buy a brand new wardrobe for fall. Instead, you can use some of your favorite versatile summer pieces and team them up with layers and the right accessories as the weather cools down.
Mini skirts
Your mini skirts don't have to go to the back of the closet come fall. Instead, you can pair a mini skirt with a slouchy sweater, dark tights and knee-high boots for a chic, trendy look. Make sure the fabric is appropriate though. Denim, cotton twill and wool skirts work in the fall and winter. However, a sheer skirt probably isn't appropriate. You can also wear your mini skirt over leggings with ballet flats in the fall.
Light knit sweaters
In the summertime, you probably have a couple thin knit sweaters that you wear for cool evenings, as a cover-up at the pool, or in the office when the air-conditioning is too much.For the fall, take your summer sweater and layer it with a tank top or camisole underneath. Pull it on over a pair of jeans or wool pants, then add a pair of boots for a fresh autumn look.
Dresses
Cotton, knit and microfiber dresses can transition easily from summer to fall. If the dress is lightweight, make it a little heavier by layering it with a turtleneck underneath or a cardigan on top. Like the mini skirt, you can wear dark color stockings or boots when the cool weather sets in.Maxi dresses, which were all the rage this summer, will continue to be popular this fall. Instead of wearing them with sandals, add a kitten heel slingback, ballerina flat, or even boots.
Do it with accessories
You can completely change the look of an outfit with the right accessories. Instead of a silk scarf, add a wool scarf or wrap along with a beret. Choose fall colors such as plum, burgundy, forest green, chocolate brown and grey. You can also pick plaids, animal prints, dark florals and other patterns.Change your handbag from the woven one you have been carrying all summer to a darker, leather bag for the fall. Select deep colors and bags with a lot of buckles, studs and other hardware for some bulk. Jewelry can also make a difference. Instead of the colorful, chunky beads of summer, wear gemstone jewelry instead. Thick cuff bracelets are also terrific options.