What to Wear When Your Closet Doesn't Know It's Fall Yet

Fall arrives on the calendar well before it arrives on the thermometer in most of the South. The air conditioning is still running, the porch fan hasn't been put away, and yet suddenly everyone is drinking pumpkin spice lattes like it's sweater weather.

This mismatch is exactly why the same wardrobe questions come up every year and why the answers below focus on dressing for the actual forecast rather than the date.

TL;DR

• • Dresses can still earn their place in a fall rotation with the right layering.
• • Breathable natural fabrics tend to outperform heavier knits as the season shifts gradually.
• • Shopping with the forecast in mind, rather than a date on a calendar, makes the seasonal transition easier.

Can You Still Wear a Summer Dress in the Fall?

Yes, flowy summer dresses can be worn into September and October in most Southern climates. Treat them as base layers rather than whole outfits, adding a denim jacket or cardigan for cooler mornings and removing it by afternoon.

Which Fabrics Hold Up Best When Fall Weather Can't Decide?

Cotton and linen blends tend to hold up best in both warmer and cooler weather. They breathe well enough for a warm afternoon but layer cleanly once the temperature drops after sundown, making them a safer bet than heavier knits until the weather actually commits to fall.

Where Can You Shop for Clothes That Match the Weather, Not the Calendar?

The easiest way to shop for a slow-moving fall is to stop sorting by season and start sorting by item. Whether at a trendy online dress boutique or in a brick-and-mortar shop, sorting by item lets you gather individual pieces and build an ensemble around them. For example, shopping for a layer-ready long-sleeve to wear under a shacket is much easier than searching for the perfect top that matches the exact temperature outside. 

How Do You Layer for a Forecast That Won't Commit?

Start with pieces that you can easily layer. A lightweight cardigan, an open jacket, or a scarf that tucks into a bag works harder than a heavy sweater that has to stay on all day or you have to find a place for if it gets hot. When browsing boutiques for womens dress shopping, a mix of thin and mid-weight layers makes it easier to adjust from a crisp morning to a sunny afternoon.

About Dress Up

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