Last of the Summer Dresses

jacket-Gap, dress-eShakti (sort of similar here), flats-Gap(similar here), ring-Jewel Mint(available via Poshmark here), necklace-Gifted(similar pieces here)

Summer is winding down and the bells are tolling for flowy summer dresses, oh the poetry of it all! Of course, you can transition a sundress into fall, and September is the best month for that transition since the days can still be hot and humid. I paired this boho midi with a fitted denim jacket to balance the volume of the skirt, and pop-of-color flats. 

There are a two tricks in capturing the essence of the September sundress. First, have a jacket/coverup for the cool mornings that can be easily removed during hot afternoons. Think of pieces like a bomber jacket or a knitwear blazer. And, of course you can't go wrong with a lightweight sweater. Keep the more rigidly tailored pieces like a tweed blazer and chunky pullovers for later in the fall. 

Second, be mindful of your footwear. Start phasing out strappy sandals in favor of peep-toes and closed toed shoes. For shorter dresses, consider leg warmers for your morning commute. They are way easier than tights to peel off when it gets warmer around midday.  It's a fine line to walk, but when you hit the mark you get more wear out of summer dresses while still speaking to the season.