How to Transition to Fall?

Everyone’s doing it…

When my kids said something like that, my response was usually along the lines of “Would you play in the middle of the street if everyone was doing it?” Somehow, I bet there were a few of you who were singing a little ditty in your heads that began with those same three words! It seems with the changing of the seasons we always get the ubiquitous posts about transitioning looks. I’m not sure if I’m actually showing a transitioning look or not. I am wearing sandals after all!

Indiana weather…

As I pondered doing this post, I started thinking about our weather here in Central Indiana. We’ve lived here for almost 7.5 years. Before moving here, we lived in northeastern Indiana. The weather is about the same except for the extremes. You’re probably wondering what I mean by that. Here’s an example. Last week, we had a dusting of snow on Monday, October 17th. Fort Wayne, just west of where we used to live (and about 2.5 hours from us now), got between 1-3 inches of snow. That seems to be the norm. We get some kind of weather; they get it just a bit worse/better. We have had a truly lovely fall this year, though. The trees have been giving us quite the show as they turn from green to gold to burgundy. Nigel and I were just talking about how much more colorful the trees seemed this year. Usually, we have spring or fall for a couple of weeks, and then it’s on to the next season in full force. I guess what I’m trying to say is I don’t think I’ve ever really had much reason for transition type clothes.

Transitioning closets…

In the house before the house before (did you follow that), we had a small walk through closet after doing a big bathroom remodel. It was like a galley kitchen only a closet. It really held very few clothes, and it was for both of us. By this time, we were empty nesters and had three bedrooms on the second floor. Two of those bedrooms had two closets, and one had just one really big closet! I kept my off season clothes in a couple of those most of those closets. It was a major chore transitioning closets for the seasons. I would take an armload up to the second floor, take an armload back down and over and over again until I was done. In the last house and this one, I didn’t/don’t have to do that. I love it! I don’t ever have to think in terms of transitions between seasons! Everything is at the ready.

What about this look…

I’m calling this a transitional look because the dress has just the slightest cap sleeve. I would consider it a spring or summer dress. In my opinion, the colors make it trend more fall. By adding the denim jacket, I’ve added that layer of warmth necessary for those chilly nights we have in late summer and early fall. I thought about putting on boots to really make it a transition look, but I just didn’t want to wrestle with tights! Yes, I am just that lazy. Actually, I knew if I put on tights, a hot flash would be sure to follow, and the hair would fall! So, I went with sandals!

This look…

I recently took advantage of my birthday discount at J Jill. I had been looking at this dress (available in very limited sizes) online for weeks. I hadn’t ever seen it in the store, but I haven’t really been there much lately. I was delighted when I saw it on the clearance rack with an additional 40% off the discounted price. I snapped it right up. This dress is basically one very long tee shirt! There is no shaping to it at all. I don’t mind that because, right now, my shape is no shape either! The front is heavily embroidered which is what drew me to it in the first place. The embroidery is in shades of pinks, browns, and creams. I pulled out my rose colored denim jacket (also from J Jill and a few years old) to add that extra layer of warmth.

Transition looks in general…

I guess what makes a transition look is when you take something suited more for a specific season and add something to make it suitable for the following season. Most of us just do that, right? We pull on the tights, the sweaters, the jackets, or the boots. But, sometimes, just a hint of how to do something will cause that little light bulb to go off for someone. I know that frequently happens for me. I see someone on Instagram, Facebook, or even just on tv and think, “Oh, I hadn’t thought of that.” I’m not sure I’ll ever wear a sundress in the winter with a sweater over it. But, then again, I never thought I’d wear short boots with dresses, either! So, I’m just going to be open to whatever strikes my fancy and see what happens!

The Lewk!

So, you want to talk old? These earrings? They’re Avon. And, I bought them prior to 1980! I know that because I was still working at Lincoln Life Insurance Company when I got them from an Avon Lady there! I “retired” from Lincoln after our oldest was born! See! I told you I kept things for ages! The multi “strand” cuff is old and from Premier Designs, I think. The other cuff is a gift from my bestie…I love her more than words can tell! The sandals are old Jack Rogers. I am not usually a matchy-match person, but the buttons on my denim jacket were silver so I just went with that. I’m not sure why accessories are so low on my priority list right now. I’m sure they’ll be back in the limelight soon enough!

Wrap it up, Marsha!

Well, I’m sure this was a whole lot of “I already know that” nonsense, right? I honestly wanted to showcase this dress because it is so very pretty! I know many of you have to do quite a lot of transitioning when it comes to your clothing while some of you may do little or none. I also know I am quite lucky in that I have the room to have all of my clothes in one space. So, can we talk? Do you change out your closets completely when seasons change? Or, are you lucky and have everything all in one place? Maybe you’re a minimalist, and have created a carefully curated closet (how’s that for alliteration)? Please leave a comment or two, and we can talk. I promise I will respond as quickly as possible!

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