Done. I am done with summer. Last week’s heat wave was my breaking point. Throw on top of that a beautiful reprieve this weekend with temps in the 70s all weekend (60s at night), and I’m so much happier. I’ve always been a colder weather guy. I run hot, and am forever looking forward to dressing for autumn. Unfortunately, we’re not there yet. We’re in that middle period of hot days and cooler nights. We’ll probably even have another hot spell before summer really ends and fall finally sets in, but I’m just over summer at this point. However, we all still need to dress for warmer days. Fortunately, it is time to start looking at moving into cooler temperatures. With that in mind, I’ve pulled together some pieces I found that work in that in-between time between shorts and sweaters. I’d like to talk about how to transition clothes from summer to fall.
This is a tricky time to dress because your full fall wardrobe will be way to hot, and your summer clothes put you in danger of freezing as the sun sets. Layers are your friend, but not layers that trap heat and keep you warm in the real cold weather. Instead the key is to wear a simple second layer that you can take off and put back on with ease. Sport coats, cotton sweaters, and sweatshirts are your ideal pieces. They are all something you can throw on for chilly mornings and cooler evenings, but can easily take off as the heat of mid-day sets in.
What I did with these clothes to transition from summer to fall was pull pieces that would all work together. The only item that I don’t think would totally work with everything else here is the orange Barbour vest. I just love the color so much, and I think it works so well with jeans and Oxford button down shirts that I had to include it. I’m also a sucker for almost everything Barbour makes. So take a look and don’t be afraid to let me know what you think. I love the feedback!
Transition Clothes from Summer to Fall
Pink OCBD: Brooks Brothers // Suede Belt: To Boot New York // Blue Sport Coat: Suitsupply // Khaki 5-Pocket Trousers: Todd Snyder
Selvedge Jeans: Ralph Lauren // Quilted Vest: Barbour // Dungaree Workshirt: Ralph Lauren // Suede Chukka Boots: Cheaney
Wide Stripe OCBD: Brooks Brothers // Long Sleeve Polo: Brooks Brothers // Grey Sweatshirt: Sunspel
Brown Sport Coat: Suitsupply // Knit Tie: The Tie Bar // Striped Cotton Sweater: Brooks Brothers // Olive Chinos: Ralph Lauren
The time is almost here to start dressing for autumn. All of these pieces will be great additions to your fall wardrobe too. You might just need another layer. In the meantime though they are some perfect transition clothes from summer to fall.