Transitional weather is a styling puzzle. The answer isn't a new wardrobe — it's smart layering using pieces you own.
Layer in threes
A base (tee or fine knit), a mid-layer (overshirt or cardigan), and a top layer (jacket) let you respond to anything from a chilly start to a mild midday.
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Heavier than a shirt, lighter than a jacket — the defining transitional layer.
Carry summer pieces forward
- Summer dresses gain a season with a knit over and boots below.
- Linen shirts work under sweaters into autumn.
- Shorts give way to lightweight trousers in similar tones.
Ease from brights into warmer, deeper tones — mixing the two is what looks considered.