The Best Summer Whites to Take Into Fall

It’s that time of year again: that moment in August when the heat is nearly unbearable, but fall’s chill suddenly looms on the calendar. Embrace the fashion challenge: Look at the tail end of the season as a moment to build a fall-minded wardrobe with staples that are also currently wearable. Take the perfect example, a midi skirt: It’s a piece that can be worn with sandals now, and knee-high boots later. (A cream number by Victoria Beckham is a safe bet to invest in.) Then there’s the tried-and-true cardigan, like Theory’s, which can be worn with nothing underneath for a hit of sass or layered during the cooler months.

As for carryalls? Try the beloved wicker bag, but fused with polished leather to cut the beach feel, as in Miu Miu’s incarnation. Or Jil Sander’s cream tote, which, perfectly sized for towels or a laptop, can go from seaside to concrete jungle. Some of the best transitional pieces have a wild card appeal, like a bathing suit that can later act as a chic bodysuit. Not a bad way to keep that carefree vacation spirit alive come back-to-school season.

Here, see the best transitional pieces to wear from summer into fall—seamlessly.

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