TRANSITION PIECES TO EXTEND YOUR SUMMER WARDROBE
Transitioning your wardrobe from summer to fall can be as easy as wearing darker colors and heavier fabrics, or exchanging your sandals for closed-toe shoes, but the best piece of advice for transitioning your wardrobe from summer to fall is to LAYER!! Adding a third piece to your basic black dress can extend your wardrobe into the next season. With the addition of one of the following pieces, you can add a “comfort” layer to your current outfit. These suggested pieces are easily removed as the day heats up.
cardigan
buttonless wrap
jacket
pashmina/scarf
blazer
chambray button-up shirt, tied at the waist
a plain pullover top
light-weight coat
Check out how we took a sleeveless knit dress and added each of the above options, along with matching accessories, to add an autumn flair to each outfit.
All items are available for purchase at Elizabeth Dean Boutique.
ORIGINAL BLACK RALPH LAUREN KNIT MAXI DRESS
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Try adding a button-up cardigan, pearl necklace, maroon purse, and
black closed-toe shoes and you are ready for church in a snap.
Don’t waste time standing in front of your closet
trying to decide what to wear!
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Add a long-sleeved tie wrap, orange-toned statement necklace,
medium-brown Michael Kors purse, leopard booties,
and a few bangle bracelets and you are ready for lunch out with the girls!
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We layered our dress with a gold and black jacket, black clutch purse,
and black pumps for a very appropriate wedding guest outfit.
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One of our favorites!!
Our black dress shines with a fall-toned scarf, gorgeous orange
Dooney & Bourke purse, and neutral- heeled shoes!
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This cream buttonless blazer, embellished with pearls,
will give you an elegant look for any event!
Pearl jewelry and black pumps complete the ensemble.
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These two casual outfits are perfect for running errands around town!
The first set features a chambray button blouse, tied at the waist,
patchwork purse, and maize slip on clogs.
The second outfit adds a white pullover top with an elastic waist, which gives our a dress a “skirt” look, a deep crimson Patricia Nash crossbody purse, and Michael Kors red and white tennis shoes.
Both outfits are simple, but fashionable!
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If you love the Boho style, this one is for you!
This look features a cream fringed wrap, a mixed-metal necklace,
a rugged leather Bed/Stu purse, and vintage cowboy boots.
A great look for a concert or date-night with hubby!
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Our final transition outfit features a faux-leather moto jacket,
metallic purse, black scarf, and black suede heels- great
if you are going to be out in the chilly weather!
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As you can see, just one simple dress can have a limitless number of looks in your wardrobe! Come to Elizabeth Dean Boutique and find those perfect “third” pieces to extend your little black dress into fall!
-The Consignment Fashionista
