5 Summer to Fall Transitional Wardrobe Staples

The changing of the seasons isn’t really a thing in Southern California. We get some June Gloom in the beginning of the summer, scorching days in August and September, some rain in December and January if we are lucky, and the Spring is very temperate. What does change though is the way we dress, so even though it isn’t actually cold enough to need a sweater, I can’t wait to bust them out of my closet as well as all my boots.

Now that it is September, Halloween decorations are coming out of storage, and Fall attire is on full display at every mall. The only problem is, it is still way too hot to hop into my Fall favorites so I am looking for pieces to transition from my Summer wardrobe into this Indian Summer/ Early Fall mode that is taking over. Here are 5 summer staples I am transitioning into Fall attire. Ideally you don’t need to buy anything new and can just merge different seasons in your closet but I have linked some similar styles and items I love below. 

1. The first thing I am looking forward to wearing through the Fall are skirts. I got this suede skirt from Zara at the beginning of the summer. The suede material makes it much more Fall to begin with, but the embroidery made it festive for summer so it will transition well. I can’t wait to wear this with some over the knee boots. I wore it with a crop top during the summer and want to pair it with a long sleeve bodysuit going forward to have a fitted look with the flared hem.

Shop some similar styles here and here.

2. Kimonos are a major staple in my wardrobe and they are the perfect addition to any outfit regardless of the season. During the summer they are my favorite beach coverup or something to through over a little sun dress. Now I am looking forward to wearing them over high rise denim with a long sleeve poking through the kimono arms. I love how this Free People one is styles over the collared shirt. 

3. Shorts are probably only something we can get away with in Southern California or similar climates but I love to wear either high -shorts with a slouchy sweater tucked in and some tall boots, or looser fitting “boyfriend” style shorts with a sweater and ankle boots. Shop these shorts, and this sweater from Urban Outfitters to pair with riding boots. 

4. Ripped denim had a big comeback this year and I basically lived in my ripped boyfriend jeans from Spring until now. Instead of tank tops and bodysuits I am going to be wearing them with leather jackets or sweaters for the Fall like this Pinterest post.  Here’s a good cropped leather jacket to pair with dresses too. 

4. Sun dresses are a little trickier depending on how vibrant the pattern is but a floral sundress looks so cute paired with a leather jacket and black ankle booties. This coral color wrap dress is perfect for October paired with a black leather jacket. 

What are your favorite Summer to Fall transitional items?