The change of seasons signals the start of new shopping sprees. After all, we need to stock up on boots, jeans and other fall necessities. But in these stressful times where most of our budgets keep dwindling, investing in a full-on new wardrobe just isn’t an option. Thankfully, you can still wear your summer staples in fall, thereby getting more bang for your buck. As long as you know a few styling tricks that is.
Now we’re not suggesting you can’t indulge in a few seasonally-appropriate purchases. (Preferably ones you can wear in spring and summer, too.) We’re merely suggesting you don’t stash all of your tank tops, slip dresses, shorts and miniskirts in the back of your closet until next May.
As usual, the street style set is our go-to resource. From helpful layering techniques to how to properly clash, the crew is always a fount of sartorial knowledge. And every season seems to inspire fresh innovations. Like how to keep sporting those made-for-summer bra tops when the weather dips.
Here are the top tips and tricks on how to keep wearing your favorite summer staples in fall.
Summer Staples in Fall 2020
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #1
Simply slip on a colorful sweater over your go-to slip dress. Black boots FTW.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #2
Top off your favorite denim miniskirt with an animal print shirt and a matching coat. Fancy heels optional.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #3
Cover up a brightly patterned dress with a brown leather blazer. Tall suede boots will help keep your legs warm.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #4
Take a cue from Olivia Palermo and pair your silky midi skirt and plain white tee with a structured blazer and colorful heels. The bright blue scarf adds seasonally-appropriate contrast.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #5
Make a classic white tank top work for fall by wearing it under a hoodie. Just make sure the hoodie drapes ever so slightly off your shoulders to expose said tank. A neutral slack and sandal combo is the best way to finish off the look.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #6
Keep your black bike shorts in rotation by teaming them with a dark blazer, an equally dark sweater and a striped button-down. Match your socks to the button-down and add in a cool pair of kicks to round out the ensemble.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #7
Style your buttoned crop top with a buttoned midi skirt for serious fall vibes. Work in a cozy cardigan to banish the chill and wrap things up with black platforms that complement your bag.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #8
Wondering how to style all those bra tops? Try sporting one with belted slacks layered under a cool trench. As the weather gets colder, swap out the strappy heels for ankle boots.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #9
Crochet was everywhere this summer and you can carry the trend into fall by slipping a crochet tank over a white button-down. Throw in black flared pants and boots to complete the look. You can always drape a brown coat over top as we head into winter.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #10
We’ve already highlighted what a great pairing Bermuda shorts and tall boots are. A lightweight knit, a coordinating coat and a chunky chain necklace bring the look together.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #11
For those somewhat mild days, wrap up a summery striped shirtdress with a chunky cardigan secured with a bold belt. You can still get away with ankle-strap heels.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #12
Show you mean business by flaunting a tube top under a striped brown blazer. Work in the matching trousers along with a pair of sandals and you’re good to go.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #13
Turn a shorts suit into a fall staple by styling it with a turtleneck and tights. The latter will also make sporting sandals all through fall a whole lot easier.
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Summer Staples in Fall 2020 #14
You can still rock that slinky cami by tucking it into flowy pants and covering both up with a colorful coat or heavy cardigan.
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