We're in Peak Transitional-Weather Season—4 Outfit Ideas to Carry You Through

We're about to enter that tricky point in the year when it's not extremely frigid, but it's also not very warm either. Transitional dressing can be a bit difficult to tackle—even for fashion people. When I'm in a fashion rut and need outfit inspiration, I love scrolling through the social media feeds of style lovers. I recently took to the internet to do just that. I sought out looks I'd love to try, and I seriously lucked out.

Yes, I stumbled upon a handful of gorgeous outfit ideas that I can't get out of my mind. Don't worry. I plan to divulge my findings below. From looks that need a seasonal tweak to styles that utilize lighter outerwear, there are seriously inspirational looks ahead. To top it all off, I did what I do best and scoured the internet for shoppable pieces so you can try out these looks too. Keep scrolling to get closer to the ultimate transitional-weather dressing inspiration.

Look 1: Dress + Tights

Woman wearing a black minidress with blue tights and a yellow handbag.

(Image credit: @champagnemani)

Adding a fun-colored pair of tights is one of the easiest ways to make your favorite dress wearable for a few more months.

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Look 2: Minidress + Tall Boots + Coat

Woman wearing a minidress with tall boots and a long coat.

(Image credit: @giasinatra)

Sometimes, all it takes to make a dress weather-friendly is adding a pair of tall boots and a long coat. This creator makes use of cool- and warm-weather styles in one look to balance things out.

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Look 3: Denim on Denim

Woman wearing a denim set with white pointed toe heels.

(Image credit: @indyabrown)

Coordinated pieces are one of my favorite hacks for putting together a seamless outfit. Denim on denim looks good on just about everyone, and there are so many ways to achieve this look. If you're feeling like giving an iteration of the Canadian tuxedo a go this season, look no further.

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Look 4: Trench + Tank + Trousers

Woman wearing ecru jeans with a white tank top and a beige trench coat.

(Image credit: @elizagracehuber)

With fall just around the corner, we are officially moving into trench-coat weather. A lighter iteration is perfect for taking on any unexpected chills. Pair with a simple tank and trousers for an easy look perfect for those in-between days.

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Chichi Offor
Associate Shopping Editor

Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.