In the retail world fall is happening as we speak. That said trying on sweaters in New Orleans in August is just about the last thing I want to do.Fortunately y’all can strategically spend your summer clothing budget so the pieces you buy now will carry you into cooler months. In the winter I wear a tank top all the time since New Orleans weather is so unpredictable. If I go to work in a sweater I’m stripping it off mid-day or I’m miserably overheated.
Any purchases from now until October need to be colors that won’t scream summer. This means exercise restraint at the sales rack! Retailers are slashing prices on summer styles but don’t get bamboozled into buying a trend that will be dated next year. This means tanks need to be layer worthy and blouses have to do a quick change with a cardigan thrown on top. Also stick with dresses that can be layered with tights and a long sleeve tee underneath or a sweater on top.
This sweet top from J. Crew will be really easy to wear now and in the fall. Just throw a cardigan over, add skinny jeans (still my fav) and you’ve got an instant fall look.
Dashiki prints were all over the late summer/early fall magazines and it is easy to see why. These playful prints blur the line between seasons. This Marc by Marc Jacobs skirt, available at Saks, can be worn now with sandals, then make it winter worthy with a pair of thick tights.
T-shirts are good year ’round and Saints tees are almost always worn out of season. Get ready for game day with Skip N’ Whistle’s “Do not cross” tee.
If you work in a freezing cold office the “All the Thrill” jacket from Hemline will work now and well after hurricane season is over.
So what fall fashions are y’all looking forward to?