How to Wear Summer Dresses in Fall?
21 Aug 2024
Summer always ends faster than we would like it to. It is sad to part not only with warm days, but also with your favorite closet, especially if you managed to snatch some cool dress at the sale, and the first rains treacherously broke the plans to have time to show off in it.
There are literally a few days left until fall. But this is no reason to hide light dresses until next year. This fall gave us pleasant weather, which means it's time to combine summer and fall things in the closet, creating new interesting outfits. Or you are in doubt whether you should buy the latest summer dress. Many people think that buying new summer clothes in August is too late because there are not many opportunities left to wear summer dresses. But what if they can be worn during the cold season? Thanks to their design, some models can easily fit into cozy autumn and winter looks.
We will tell you how to choose a dress that will be useful in any month of the year. We have carefully observed the chronicles of street style and selected a couple of ways to wear summer dresses in fall fashionably. We'll tell you how to insulate the look with a dress and stay warm on a chilly October day.
There are literally a few days left until fall. But this is no reason to hide light dresses until next year. This fall gave us pleasant weather, which means it's time to combine summer and fall things in the closet, creating new interesting outfits. Or you are in doubt whether you should buy the latest summer dress. Many people think that buying new summer clothes in August is too late because there are not many opportunities left to wear summer dresses. But what if they can be worn during the cold season? Thanks to their design, some models can easily fit into cozy autumn and winter looks.
We will tell you how to choose a dress that will be useful in any month of the year. We have carefully observed the chronicles of street style and selected a couple of ways to wear summer dresses in fall fashionably. We'll tell you how to insulate the look with a dress and stay warm on a chilly October day.
Top Tips to Transition Summer Dresses for Autumn
The period that starts at the end of summer and ends somewhere in mid-September is usually given to fashionistas the hardest. Why? You can never guess how to dress for the weather when the thermometer jumps once an hour and breaks all the plans. So it turns out that at the end of August, it can be so cold that at least take out a Chelsea with a leather jacket, and in early September you can again walk in a dress.
Combine your closets! This is the perfect (and easiest way) to solve the problems of transition weather: you mix summer and fall clothes to get layered, but not too warm and not too open looks. The street style stars show how it looks.
Kendall Jenner and other celebrities follow the same principle: they mix summer dresses with fall boots. Pay attention to how the top and bottom of each outfit echo each other: a thick denim dress is a great friend to “heavy” high boots, and a lighter and more playful combination with medium-high boots.
Another way to “weight” a summer dress is to wear it with dark tights. But this trick will work only with models that do not look too “transparent” in themselves - “trapezes” made of dense materials and without deliberate summer prints will be ideal. A gold A-silhouette dress, for example, is a great choice! And a good pair of black matte boots.
Layering is one of the main trends of fall, which you can use when combining summer dresses. For example, you can wear a light summer dress and then add a cardigan or sweater, over which to wear a warm jacket or coat.
But our favorite trick is to wear a light combination dress with a heavy leather jacket and mid-height boots. First of all, you definitely won't be hot - you just take off the jacket if necessary, and closed shoes at the end of summer won't be superfluous (especially if you're going to walk until night). Secondly, the contrast between the feminine dress with the masculine leather jacket looks super effective. There's a reason Influencers walk this combo through one!
At the same time, we know you're thinking about the dark color scheme for the dresses. It remains the most practical, but you should not stop there. Both in the summer and in the fall capsules will fit minis and midis of muted shades. For example, coffee, pastel pink, light green, dirty blue. If you want to wear a dress every day, remember that it should not be too bright. Pay attention to white. The color of pure snow is unlikely to be appropriate in everyday bows in the cold period, but it can easily be replaced by milky or white with a gray undertone.
Combine your closets! This is the perfect (and easiest way) to solve the problems of transition weather: you mix summer and fall clothes to get layered, but not too warm and not too open looks. The street style stars show how it looks.
Kendall Jenner and other celebrities follow the same principle: they mix summer dresses with fall boots. Pay attention to how the top and bottom of each outfit echo each other: a thick denim dress is a great friend to “heavy” high boots, and a lighter and more playful combination with medium-high boots.
Another way to “weight” a summer dress is to wear it with dark tights. But this trick will work only with models that do not look too “transparent” in themselves - “trapezes” made of dense materials and without deliberate summer prints will be ideal. A gold A-silhouette dress, for example, is a great choice! And a good pair of black matte boots.
Layering is one of the main trends of fall, which you can use when combining summer dresses. For example, you can wear a light summer dress and then add a cardigan or sweater, over which to wear a warm jacket or coat.
But our favorite trick is to wear a light combination dress with a heavy leather jacket and mid-height boots. First of all, you definitely won't be hot - you just take off the jacket if necessary, and closed shoes at the end of summer won't be superfluous (especially if you're going to walk until night). Secondly, the contrast between the feminine dress with the masculine leather jacket looks super effective. There's a reason Influencers walk this combo through one!
At the same time, we know you're thinking about the dark color scheme for the dresses. It remains the most practical, but you should not stop there. Both in the summer and in the fall capsules will fit minis and midis of muted shades. For example, coffee, pastel pink, light green, dirty blue. If you want to wear a dress every day, remember that it should not be too bright. Pay attention to white. The color of pure snow is unlikely to be appropriate in everyday bows in the cold period, but it can easily be replaced by milky or white with a gray undertone.
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Black and white stripe
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Camel Stripe Combo
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Black and white stripe
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Camel Stripe Combo
Here’s How to Style Your Favorite Summer Dress This Fall
For everyone who is interested in fashion and style, we will tell you how to wear summer dresses in the fall to look fashionable and elegant at the beginning of a relatively cold season, and yet wear dresses that you managed to buy in the last days of summer.
More and more stylists refute the opinion that the dress is exclusively a summer closet item, and tell us how to combine dresses in the fall to make them look appropriate, warm, and comfortable. We will see many images combining elements of summer and fall closets. These can be dressed with bright prints that we often see on summer beaches, but they are also suitable for combining with warm sweaters and cardigans. You can wear dresses made of light fabrics, such as chiffon or silk, and combine them with warm coats and jackets to create a beautiful look. Let's see more outfit ideas.
Boho-inspired summer dress + cowboy boots+ denim oversize jacket
A look in the trendy cowgirl aesthetic can be put together for fall as well. Just take a white boho-style dress (or with lantern sleeves), an on-trend jacket, and a “rough” top. A good option will be jeans or leather jacket.
Lingerie style dresses + voluminous coat + high-heel boots
Many people think that lingerie style dresses are only for summer, but in fact, you should not rush to put away such dresses. They are great for fall dates. Just wear a loose outerwear and add high heels or booties to the dress. The choice of jackets is also great: from loose denim jackets to coats with voluminous shoulders or stylish men's jackets. All of these options can be used to create a stylish fall look.
Mini dress + trench coat+ shoes or loafers
If you suddenly want to wear a mini dress in the fall, the best combination is a trench coat. We are sure that every girl's closet is sure to have a fall trench coat. This way, you will look appropriate for the fall weather and will definitely not get cold. On your feet, you can wear pointed-heeled shoes or a stylish combination of loafers with white high socks.
T-shirt dress + slouchy shirt + leggings + boots
If you don't like overly feminine dresses, you might like this look. A fall outfit with a summer dress, perfect for fashion photoshoots and stylish fall parties. All you need is a simple t-shirt dress, a trendy leather biker jacket, and brightly colored leggings. Add boots and jewelry as accessories.
More and more stylists refute the opinion that the dress is exclusively a summer closet item, and tell us how to combine dresses in the fall to make them look appropriate, warm, and comfortable. We will see many images combining elements of summer and fall closets. These can be dressed with bright prints that we often see on summer beaches, but they are also suitable for combining with warm sweaters and cardigans. You can wear dresses made of light fabrics, such as chiffon or silk, and combine them with warm coats and jackets to create a beautiful look. Let's see more outfit ideas.
Boho-inspired summer dress + cowboy boots+ denim oversize jacket
A look in the trendy cowgirl aesthetic can be put together for fall as well. Just take a white boho-style dress (or with lantern sleeves), an on-trend jacket, and a “rough” top. A good option will be jeans or leather jacket.
Lingerie style dresses + voluminous coat + high-heel boots
Many people think that lingerie style dresses are only for summer, but in fact, you should not rush to put away such dresses. They are great for fall dates. Just wear a loose outerwear and add high heels or booties to the dress. The choice of jackets is also great: from loose denim jackets to coats with voluminous shoulders or stylish men's jackets. All of these options can be used to create a stylish fall look.
Mini dress + trench coat+ shoes or loafers
If you suddenly want to wear a mini dress in the fall, the best combination is a trench coat. We are sure that every girl's closet is sure to have a fall trench coat. This way, you will look appropriate for the fall weather and will definitely not get cold. On your feet, you can wear pointed-heeled shoes or a stylish combination of loafers with white high socks.
T-shirt dress + slouchy shirt + leggings + boots
If you don't like overly feminine dresses, you might like this look. A fall outfit with a summer dress, perfect for fashion photoshoots and stylish fall parties. All you need is a simple t-shirt dress, a trendy leather biker jacket, and brightly colored leggings. Add boots and jewelry as accessories.
Combination with a knitted vest
This clothing combination is very vintage. The knitted vest is reminiscent of the ones our grandmothers once knitted for us. Considering the popular trends of the 70s, it doesn't seem outdated anymore. The key is to choose a loose vest that keeps its shape. We recommend trying patterns: for example, combine those summer dresses with a floral print with a vest in rhombus.
With a turtleneck
Your favorite combination for dresses in the fall does not have to be put away until warmer times. This model can be worn in the fall, wearing a turtleneck or a thin sweater. If you do not want to throw something over the dress, you can put on a turtleneck as the first layer. When choosing a color, remember that it does not necessarily have to match the tone of the dress, looks good and combinations the contrast.
Give preference to models made of breathable fabrics for you to be equally comfortable indoors and outdoors. Get an ensemble with a fashionable contrast of textures - a knitted fabric sweater and a soft glossy satin dress. You can complete the trendy look with booties or comfortable high lace-up boots. You also can carry a small clutch with this look.
Wear pants under the summer dress
Another unusual option is the combination of a dress with pants. This combo is a hit of the past spring-summer season, which can continue to be worn until the really serious cold weather arrives. Of course, not any pants and dresses will look good together, fortunately, we have already told you about the ways to combine them here. As for shoes - the choice is huge. Complement images with summer dresses can be any pair: from sneakers to boots on a heel. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment.
Add a suede element to the outfit
This fabric truly belongs to fall season; when it comes to suede, fall always comes to mind. When you wear suede clothing, it gives your look an autumnal sheen and seamlessly blends summer pieces with cooler weather. So even on cloudy and cooler days, if you choose a suede jacket or long coat and pair it with a very short brightly colored summer dress, it won't look out of place. We highly recommend this combination.
Love corduroy
We've already talked about suede, but corduroy is also a great element for a fall and winter outfits. This noble material will help to adapt your favorite transparent chiffon blouse to the weather conditions. The contrast of materials will show that you know what's on trend. Corduroy pants or jackets thrown over the shoulders can be combined with summer dresses (as long as it's not too cold).
Go for heavy boots
Shoes for summer are not as lucky as summer clothes - extending the season for sandals or wooden shoes is certainly impossible and pointless. In September or on cooler fall days, you can add warmth to a summer dress by opting for more solid boots to make the look more season-appropriate. Meanwhile, dresses go well with western booties, tall boots, and practical but trendy hiking boots (designers continue to draw the best from sporty and hiking styles).
This clothing combination is very vintage. The knitted vest is reminiscent of the ones our grandmothers once knitted for us. Considering the popular trends of the 70s, it doesn't seem outdated anymore. The key is to choose a loose vest that keeps its shape. We recommend trying patterns: for example, combine those summer dresses with a floral print with a vest in rhombus.
With a turtleneck
Your favorite combination for dresses in the fall does not have to be put away until warmer times. This model can be worn in the fall, wearing a turtleneck or a thin sweater. If you do not want to throw something over the dress, you can put on a turtleneck as the first layer. When choosing a color, remember that it does not necessarily have to match the tone of the dress, looks good and combinations the contrast.
Give preference to models made of breathable fabrics for you to be equally comfortable indoors and outdoors. Get an ensemble with a fashionable contrast of textures - a knitted fabric sweater and a soft glossy satin dress. You can complete the trendy look with booties or comfortable high lace-up boots. You also can carry a small clutch with this look.
Wear pants under the summer dress
Another unusual option is the combination of a dress with pants. This combo is a hit of the past spring-summer season, which can continue to be worn until the really serious cold weather arrives. Of course, not any pants and dresses will look good together, fortunately, we have already told you about the ways to combine them here. As for shoes - the choice is huge. Complement images with summer dresses can be any pair: from sneakers to boots on a heel. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment.
Add a suede element to the outfit
This fabric truly belongs to fall season; when it comes to suede, fall always comes to mind. When you wear suede clothing, it gives your look an autumnal sheen and seamlessly blends summer pieces with cooler weather. So even on cloudy and cooler days, if you choose a suede jacket or long coat and pair it with a very short brightly colored summer dress, it won't look out of place. We highly recommend this combination.
Love corduroy
We've already talked about suede, but corduroy is also a great element for a fall and winter outfits. This noble material will help to adapt your favorite transparent chiffon blouse to the weather conditions. The contrast of materials will show that you know what's on trend. Corduroy pants or jackets thrown over the shoulders can be combined with summer dresses (as long as it's not too cold).
Go for heavy boots
Shoes for summer are not as lucky as summer clothes - extending the season for sandals or wooden shoes is certainly impossible and pointless. In September or on cooler fall days, you can add warmth to a summer dress by opting for more solid boots to make the look more season-appropriate. Meanwhile, dresses go well with western booties, tall boots, and practical but trendy hiking boots (designers continue to draw the best from sporty and hiking styles).
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