I don’t know about you, but I’m personally sad that summer is coming to an end! However, when I start to think about the new fall fashion season, I get excited! Fall is by far my favorite fashion season, but getting there is a bit of a struggle with the summer to fall transition.

With days that feel like winter first thing in the morning, spring mid- morning, summer during the afternoon, and fall at night, it feels like you have to dress for every season during the late August - September time frame! 

Instead of bringing around a million clothes during the day or planning to go home for lunch breaks just to change for the remainder of the day, I put together the only 5 clothing pieces you’ll need to successfully make it through the summer to fall transition!

Many of these pieces can be found in your capsule wardrobe already (if you’ve created one! If not, check out this blog for the ultimate capsule wardrobe that already includes many of these pieces) That way you don’t need to buy a ton of brand new pieces just for the summer to fall transition time frame.

Let’s get into it! And stay tuned until the end to show the best ways to style these pieces for a full day of wear. 

Cardigan

This may feel like an obvious one but it truly is a necessity! Throw a cardigan over your shoulders to get through your morning commute and chilly office days and it truly is a lifesaver for you.

White Tee

A staple basic in anyone’s wardrobe and perfect for the summer to fall transition! A white tee is the perfect, easy wardrobe piece that is great for the hot moments as it won’t show sweat, and easy to style with any other clothing piece in your wardrobe.

Midi/Maxi skirt

This is the perfect time to lean into your midi/maxi skirts! You get a little extra length if it’s a bit chilly during the day, but also light and airy enough to not make you too hot in the heat. 

Ballet Flat

Ballet flats are truly the most versatile footwear you can have when it comes to a summer to fall transition. Flats go with just about anything and are the perfect shoe for keeping stylish and comfortable while walking in the heat, as well as keeping your toes warm if it’s a bit cold or protected if it’s raining.

Tote bag

Fashion hack for you all on this one! Carry a tote no matter where you go. I know I mentioned before that you won’t need to carry a bunch of extra clothing items around, but if you have a day full of work, lunch, and maybe a happy hour after, having a handy tote bag around is perfect to store all your essentials, like that cardigan, maybe an extra pair of shoes, or a clutch that you can take out for the night and leave your bag (safely locked and hidden) in your car.