Outfits Not Just Clothes

Now that autumn has officially arrived it's time to switch out my warm-weather wardrobe for the chunky knits, longer hems, and layering basics of fall. To celebrate the last days of summer I donned this vested outfit!  jacket- J.Crew , vest-H&M(similar here ), tank- Amazon , pants-Banana Republic(similar here ), loafers-Anne Klein(similar here ), sunnies- Kate Spade , necklaces/rings- Mejuri , mask-MASKC(more options here ) While vests are not exclusive to summer, check out this Vogue piece on Vest Outfits for Fall , wearing a one as a top or sans-sleeves is definitely a warm-weather 'fit. Here I styled this menswear-inspired vest with side-striped cropped trousers, a tank, and white denim jacket! 

 We are a little over a week away from the official start of fall and I am itching to bust out chunky knits, flannels, boots, and denim.  But before we settle in for autumn, here's another take on this summer dress, last seen in this post , paired with a different type of sweater.  dress-Universal Standard(more options here ), cardi- Banana Republic Factory , sunnies- Kate Spade , necklaces-Mejuri(more options here ), belt-Gap(more options here ), bag-Shiraleah(similar here ), shoes-Born(similar here ),  In this version we have the same dress, but dressed up a bit with a sleek cardigan, belt, bag, and sandals. I can definitely see this dress transition into fall/winter with a turtleneck and boots. Which is your favorite, above belted and beige or here tone-on-tone? 

I picked up this dress in the spring and have worn it casually throughout the summer. Love how it coordinates with this oversized pullover I've had for a few years. Grabbed some sneakers, a ballcap, and sunglasses for a day out an about.  And now And some accessory details! Another sweater change-up! dress-Universal Standard(more options here ), sweater-Nordstrom Rack(similar here ), hat- Gap , sunnies- Diff Eyewear , bag- Herschel , necklaces- Mejuri , bracelet- BaYou with Love , sneakers-Ascis(similar here )  There's a lovely tone-on-tone/monochromatic effect happening with the color story of burgundy, mauve, and lavender in this outfit. There's surprising amount of versatility in styling this sweater with the dress. I went with an unexpected, skewed wrap around for the first series of pics, then donned it traditionally, and lastly slung it over the tote.  Be on the look out for an upcoming post on another dress & sweater combo with this maxi-dress...