How to Make the Transition Into Fall When You Can't Spend Much
With the pool floatie– and rosé-filled days of summer behind us, it's officially time to start thinking about your fall wardrobe. We fully endorse repurposing pieces from previous seasons, but chances are that you'll want to add a few new pieces to your existing wardrobe to take it into fall. However, we also realize expenses can add up if you're not careful with your selections.
To ease the seasonal strain on your budget, we set out on a mission to bring you the most important pieces to transition your wardrobe seamlessly between summer and fall. And with nothing over $200 (and many pieces far below it), we're confident you'll find everything you need here to prepare for the coming season. With this assortment of basics and more trend-driven pieces, your wardrobe will be ready to conquer this transitional period in no time.
Keep scrolling to study up on the pieces you'll need, and shop the ones that you don't yet have in your closet.
We particularly love this marigold shade with denim.
You'll find yourself reaching for this versatile layering piece all the time.
Wear these to work with block-heel pumps and a blazer and on the weekends with sneakers and a hoodie.
Give your denim collection a serious upgrade for fall with the addition of a cool reworked vintage pair.
Brown is back. Get on board.
Swap your summery straw bag for something a little furrier—it's one of fall's most whimsical trends.
Animal prints always feel classic, and they'll be everywhere this fall. Swap your neutral heels out for these chic leopard ones.
A lightweight long-sleeve dress is ideal for indecisive fall weather.
This is how to make every outfit look instantly cooler while staying warm.
Loafers are the It style for fall, when it comes to flats. Case in point.
Swap your slim white T-shirt out for a slim white turtleneck.
A corduroy miniskirt will bring you into fall with ease while the temperatures are still high.
You don't have to cover up your shoulders just yet, thanks to this sweater.
If you could only add one piece to your closet for fall, what would it be? Tell us in the comments!
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Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.