StyleAdvice: Stretching Your Summer Basics - Stylehive

I had a great time on the AM Northwest morning show [click here for video] giving women ideas of how to take their summer clothes deep into fall. Stretching your summer basics is a great way to get the most bang for your summer wardrobe buck, and save a few dollars on fall purchases to boot!

Well, you still have to buy new boots.

Here are the five summer/fall transition looks that you can use for ideas on how to make your own favorite summer looks last a couple more months.


Look 1: Made in the Suede

Summer Start-Off---

• A metallic gold sleeveless dress. (Alexander Wang. $564)
• Metallic leather thong sandals. (Matt Bernson Shoes. $99)

Fall Add-Ons---

• Suede bomber jacket. (Isaac Mizrahi for Target. $139.99)
• Black Faux suede ankle boots. (Isaac Mizrahi for Target. $36.99)
• Three Layered necklaces.

  1. Etched circle disc and peace sign charm. (Allison Daniel Designs. $98)

  2. Special Charms Necklace (Melanie Auld Designs. $260)

  3. 14K gold-filled necklace with Vessonite stones. (Laura J Designs. $79)

Look 2: T- Shirt on Top

Summer Start-Off---

• Mini-stripe T-shirt. (Saint Grace. $48)
• Black skinny jeans. (Boden. $78)
• Black patent leather elastic ballet flats. (Xhiliration from Target. $14.99)

Fall Add-Ons---

• White gauzy long sleeve shirt. (Saint Grace. $53)
• Hounds tooth scarf. (Target. $12.99)
• Fingerless gloves. (Sock Dreams. $9)
• Grey Round Toe Mary Janes (Steve Madden. $79.95)

Look 3: Light Layers

Summer Start-Off---

• Black mid-rise shorts. (Old Navy. $26.50)
• Pleated maroon trapeze top. (Old Navy. $16.50)
• Grey and green sneakers. (Old Navy. $18.50)

Fall Add-Ons---

• Gray sweater vest. (Boden. $58)
• Colorful light wool coat in blackberry. (Boden. $148)
• Velvet Peep Toe Pump. (Ash. $150)
• Silver thin chain necklace with dagger pendant. (Melanie Auld Designs. $120)
• Purple cable baseball hat. (Urban Outfitters. $17.99)

Look 4: Tough Cookie

Summer Start-Off---

• Sleeveless black thin trapeze dress with pleats. (Old Navy. $12.99)
• Metallic leather flat sandal. (Matt Bernson. $125)
• The 'London Bridge Necklace'. (Emory K Holiday. $136)

Fall Add-Ons---

• Brown leather jacket with orange lining. (Boden. $298)
• 'Flax' Slouch Boot(Bloomingdales. $159)
• Heart cluster necklace. (Allison Daniel Designs. $98)
• Gold cuff bracelet with threaded crystals. (Edina Kiss. $189)

Look 5: Setting Sundress

Summer Start-Off---

• Gray patterned sleeveless dress. (Old Navy. $13.99)
• Green snakeskin ballet flat. (Matt Bernson. $149)

Fall Add-Ons---

• Extra long zip hoodie. (Zooey by Alice Heller. $165)
• Thick metallic gold belt. (Boden. $48m)
• Gold-filled necklace with Onyx. (Laura J Designs. $94)