Fall is approaching, as seen by a quick glance at a calendar. However, just because fall officially starts on September 22 does not guarantee that the change in season will be immediately reflected in weather predictions. For a few weeks, sweater weather frequently resembles shorts and a tank top weather (especially on the east coast), so it’s useful to know how to adapt your summer mainstays for the fall when you’re facing erratic weather.
There are many cold mornings and stuffy, sweltering afternoons at the start of autumn. One hour you’re drinking a steaming hot PSL to ward off the chill, and the next you’re stripping off clothes and downing freezing water. It’s not your drink selection that will keep you comfortable during this perplexing shift; rather, it’s how you dress for fall by layering your summer staples and making thoughtful combinations.
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For instance, consider a white tank top. According to Stitch Fix stylist Molly Roe, the timeless wardrobe piece may be simply transformed into the fall with the correct layering pieces, such as a vegan leather blazer. The traditional wardrobe essential became *the* basic top of the summer in 2022. The idea is to create sophisticated yet adaptable looks that will make you feel good in any situation. With careful planning, this can be achieved with practically any warm-weather wardrobe staple or trend, so we asked Roe to outline her top suggestions for repurposing summer clothing for early fall in relation to the biggest trends of summer 2022.
1.Tennis Skirts
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According to Roe, she frequently spotted her clients wearing skirts from EleVen by Venus Williams because tenniscore dominated summer trends in 2022. As autumn approaches, Roe advises wearing denim jackets and cropped graphic sweaters to make tennis skirts look more appropriate for the weather. Additionally, she points out that depending on the temperature, you may always add or remove clothing.
2. Pops of Pink
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Okay, so pink probably isn’t the colour that immediately springs to mind when you think of autumn, but Roe claims that pink, vibrant magenta, and any other colour that falls under the “Barbiecore” category can still make a statement in the spicier season. (Stitch Fix predicted that this year’s hottest hue would be at the start of 2022.)
There’s no need to put away your pink dresses just yet, Roe tells InStyle, despite the fact that September is traditionally linked with more subdued tones. For a mod, Twiggy-inspired fall style, wear a classic black turtleneck under a pink short dress, or add an edgy moto jacket over a blush slip dress to help you get through the season.
3. Mini and Micro-Mini Skirts
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You might think that as the weather begins to cool off, skirt hems should get longer rather than shorter, but mini and even micro-mini skirts have a place in your fall collection. Roe’s best advice is to match the skin-baring bottom with warm knitwear, like a tie-dye sweater in a neutral colour, to help you incorporate this summer staple into your fall collection. Take the summer’s pleated skirt trend into the upcoming season by topping it with a textured turtleneck sweater, advises Roe to InStyle, and complete the look “with a pair of neutral-colored lug sole boots.”
4. Crop Tops and Baby Tees
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Crop tops and baby tees are yet another micro-trend you may include in your fall collection. Finding the ideal pair of high-waisted denim is recommended by Roe if you want to get the most use out of your favourite pieces throughout the cooler months. These cherished Y2K mainstays actually make terrific summer to fall transitional goods.
Good American, Levi’s, and Madewell are her “go-to brands” that she frequently dresses her clients in, the stylist tells InStyle in an email. For cooler days, team crop tops and tube tops with classic fall pieces that have an unexpected twist, such as a brightly coloured denim jacket or an oversized, colourful blazer.
5. Coastal Grandma Flair
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The Coastal Grandmother trend was the one that respondents to a Stitch Fix survey were most excited to try this summer (55%) and Roe expects that those who did so will want to maintain these products in their autumn rotations. Roe advises InStyle to spend money on a traditional trench coat to achieve this. This fall necessity will go great with clothes that exemplify the Coastal Grandmother aesthetic, like cashmere knits and linen slacks.
