Transitions: Pieces for Summer to Fall

I typed the title of this post and died a little inside. Can I really be thinking about fall fashion already? Yes, ladies, once the Anniversary Sale comes, it’s time to shift your purchasing to fit into one of two categories:

1. Deeply discounted styles that will still be in play next summer (more on this later).
2. Pieces that you can layer up for winter or wear in fall.

So let’s start with some fall transition pieces, beginning with the open work sweater.

I own this Varley Kershaw sweater in two colors — black and egret. It’s worth every penny of its $120 cost. I layer it over t-shirt dresses when my office is cold. I wear it over tank tops with shorts. I pack it for every summer trip. And then, when fall comes it’s the sweater that’s warm enough in the mornings and not to hot in the afternoons. It’s a marvel.

The sizing for this top is slouchy. I take a small, and I should be a medium, and even that’s got a relaxed look to it. So I recommend sizing down unless you have a larger bust, in which case, it may be TTS for you.

I love this sweater. If you want something with short sleeves or need a v-neck style, this Callie knit top is a wonderful choice. It’s so chic over a swimsuit top with shorts.

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