How to Transition Summer Pants to Fall
This is the second post in a 3-Part Series on How to Transition Summer Pieces to Fall. Please see Part I on Summer Dresses & Part III on Summer Florals (password-protected for email subscribers – sign-up today!)
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how to get more mileage out of my wardrobe. You know I love KonMari Philosophy and lean towards a capsule-wardrobe mentality. Therefore, I needed my favorite summer pants (think pink colored pants) to transition into fall weather.
I know many of you probably have the same problem so here I share my thoughts on how to transition summer pants into fall! Also read how to transition summer dresses to fall with this post.
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1. Add a tweed jacket or blazer
My favorite transition piece from summer to fall is a tweed jacket or blazer. You may have seen my previous post talking about this topic! When I purchased light pink and bright pink pants for work (from Banana Republic) I knew I would need to find ways to transition the spring/summer colors into fall.
For this outfit, I added my favorite tweed jacket, a navy belt, and navy heels. Add in a few darker colors helps with the fall transition.
My tweed jacket is old but there are new styles I recommend from my Favorite Brands:
2. Add a cardigan
I love my cardigans and adding one instantly shows cooler weather is in the air. One of my favorite cardigans is one that is versatile – and can be styled 4 ways! This is the NIC+ZOE 4-way cardy I previously talked about on this post. The navy color accents the pink well and ties in with my accessories/heels.
I also love this black cardigan from Ted Baker (found at Nordstrom) that has extra detailing with different fabric on the front. I opted to pair this outfit with black block heeled sandals to ease the transition from summer to fall. It’s still warm enough for sandal-type shoes but the black color helps bring the cardigan and feel of the outfit into fall.
My favorite cardigans come from Nordstrom, Banana Republic and J. Crew.
3. Add a denim jacket
You know I’ve been loving my denim jacket purchase (from spring) and I was excited to pair it with these bright pink pants to transition into fall. It looks great buttoned or unbuttoned. Again, I finished off the outfit with simple accessories (necklace) and dark heels. If you’re wondering why I’m wearing the same heels in all the outfits – I have minimal shoes in my wardrobe – read more here & how to wear them all-day in comfort.
4. Add dark accessories and shoes
I’ve styled these pink pants with dark accessories two ways. The first, I added one of my favorites – a lace top! I opted for a dark color in navy (with a matching navy camisole underneath), navy belt and navy bow heels.
The second outfit includes the same dark accessories with a navy belt and navy bow heels but continues to brighten up the top in a pink sleeveless blouse and white/cream colored blazer. I wear white all year round and think that this is an excellent way to make a transition into fall.
Similar Outfit Options Here:
What are your favorite ways to transition summer pants into the fall season? Comment below to share!
Don’t forget to see the other 2 blog posts in this Summer to Fall Series! Read Part I on Summer Dresses & Part III on Summer Florals.
Jessica Louie, PharmD, APh, BCCCP is the CEO of Clarify, Simplify, Align and Host of The Burnout Doctor Podcast. Dr. Louie uses her signature Burnout Doctor Method to coach burned out pharmacists & professionals to simplify because work-life balance is a LIE. Align work into your life & break free from people pleasing, perfectionism and thrive in life on YOUR TERMS.