stretching your wardrobe into fall
This may be my favorite time of year. The weather is just starting to take a turn but the days are still warm. It’s different from spring where I’m always cold and eager to wear my brighter clothing but fighting the inevitable chill. Late August is pretty ideal if you think about it and if we weren’t so busy with getting kids ready for school, we would probably enjoy it more.
Many of my clients are taking advantage of this calm before the storm as well. I’m scheduling some quick check-in appointments to assess what they have and methodically seek out what they will need in the coming months. I thought I would share some practical knowledge that can be very helpful as we adjust to a new schedule and slightly cooler temperatures. Whether or not you have children, fall amps up your calendar with work and social events. If you haven’t prepared a bit, dips in weather can catch you off guard. I’ve already started pulling some extreme summer pieces out of my own closet and making sure I identify other items that are seasonally ideal for the early fall but will be less effective after October.
By EASING into the season you are less likely to “burn out” on your fall and winter clothing before it’s actually needed. Taking a bit of inventory of what you have and considering when you will be able to wear it is a great way to maximize what you currently own. Sleeveless tops that are darker in pattern and color or have a thicker texture are a good option now. I have found that an ivory skirt (this one is a ponte knit that I own) is a great way to balance out fall tops while transitioning into a new season.
Here is a selection of tops from Kiskadee that are perfect while the days are still warm but the air is slightly cooler after sunset.
Pre-fall is not just the industry’s way of having you purchase more. This is the collection of clothing that is a hybrid of colors and textures and the cuts are sometimes sleeveless or shorter than what you will want to wear in November and December. It is important to identify these pieces in your own wardrobe and wear them now before it gets too cold and you’ve missed your window. Utilizing your white denim or ivory skirts with some darker tops will save some of the anticipated richer colors for later in the season. There could be a reason you feel you don’t have anything to wear and perhaps it’s because you haven’t been able to seek out cooler weather opportunities and utilize them (I’m an email away if anyone needs help in the coming weeks). Sometimes these sleeveless tops are hidden on the hanger or packed with winter clothing and by the time you’ve discovered them, it’s too late…winter is upon us and we are only grabbing the warmest clothing we own. Don’t rush too eagerly out of summer and miss these great opportunities to leave the house without a jacket!
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these are great tips—i also LOVE that silk top and deeper hues top!
i found that after doing KonMari i have more versatile pieces year round but still have just enough summer and winter pieces that i will stash away and take out.