Our Stylists are here to help you navigate the shifting seasons with versatile summer to fall transition outfits. They’ve made it easy, spotlighting 6 essential pieces that shine in summer (now) and fall (later) depending on how you style them. The whole idea is to get as much mileage out of the pieces you love as possible.
First tip from our Stylists: don’t put away those floral dresses and skirts, lightweight layers and flowy pants just yet! These are the foundational pieces that we’ll be using to put together cute and clever summer to fall outfits. There’s lots of room to play from there.
“The fall feels like a fresh start. Take a look at your current wardrobe and think about how you can try something new. Add in prints or try a different play on proportion. Have fun with it!” says Alicia Lloyd, our Styling Team Supervisor at Stitch Fix.
Is that the first hint of a fall breeze we’re feeling? We better get to it.
1. Chambray shirt
Now: Pair a chambray shirt with bright shorts and sandals for a subtle contrast in texture and style. Or use it as a layer unbuttoned over tanks and tees
Later: Our Stylists still go for colorful bottoms to punch up a chambray shirt, but in more muted tones.
Toss on a shacket (shirt + jacket combo) or other midweight outerwear and a favorite pair of fall boots—keep these on hand because they’re a key player in taking summer pieces into fall.
2. Floral skirt
Now: A floaty floral skirt is one of our Stylist’s warm weather favorites—it’s about as summery as strolling down the sidewalk with an ice cream cone on a hot day. It’s August perfection with sandals and a sleeveless top.
Keep a light jacket on standby for when the sun sets.
Later: Florals for fall? Yes! Just add a chunky cardigan and lug-sole boots. Or any boots, really—the contrast of the utilitarian vibes with the sweet print totally works.
3. Neutral blazer
Now: It’s rare that our Stylists can’t find something to pair with white denim and a neutral blazer is at the top of the list. It’s that boss-energy piece that gives instant polish.
A tee or button-down shirt is our top of choice with a blazer in the summer. Let’s keep that laid-back feeling as long as possible.
Later: Easiest transition ever: swap out light or white denim for your favorite dark jeans.
We love a relaxed blazer with a printed silky top and loafers, but you could add a gorgeous sweater under here too.
4. Tie waist pants
Now: Our Stylists love tie-waist pants for their versatility in any season. Dress them up or wear them with sneakers for running errands.
Add a structured raffia bag and a tank for a dinner al fresco.
Later: Hello, sweater weather! We’re all about a roomy sweater with the tailored vibes of the pants. A sleek heel takes the whole look to a date night place.
5. Moto jacket
Now: A moto jacket is one of those wow items that works with so many other things in warm weather wardrobes—our Stylists often reach for one to finish off a look.
We especially love a moto with prints on lightweight sheaths or skirts and tops.
Later: Denim makes another appearance here as a classic pairing with a leather jacket. We brought in another fabulous fall boot in black (*makes note to add black boots to next Fix*).
6. Dark denim
Now: While we’re still in carefree summer mode, our Stylists balance out darker denim with bright, cheery patterns and textures like gingham and raffia.
Later: Boots and sweaters, but make them colorful! Dark denim still gets a jolt from a novelty sweater and maroon boots in an autumnal palette.
Get styled by Stitch Fix for the seasonal transition
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