Your Summer to Fall Transition Outfits Need 5 Staples

Summer to fall transition outfits can be tricky, but the key to nailing them are your wardrobe staples! Staples make up the most important pieces in your wardrobe that you simply can’t do without. They are the foundations you build outfits off of, or use as statement pieces.

If you’re building your fall wardrobe and need help determining your essentials this list is for you. Here are 5 wardrobe staples for summer to fall transition outfits you likely already have in your closet.

Summer to Fall Transition Outfits

Although staples are absolutely personal to you depending on your lifestyle and needs, the 5 staples for your summer to fall transition outfits listed in this article are the most common for the season and can be incorporated into any wardrobe depending on your type of work and lifestyle.

What Are Wardrobe Staples

As stated above staples are items you can’t live without because you wear them all the time, you build most of your outfits off of them, and honestly they just work for you and your personal style. We love a good wardrobe essential. They key here is to make sure each essential is good quality, versatile which is important for fall transition outfits, durable and a great price point because you will want to have them in your wardrobe for years to come.

5 Staples for Summer to Fall Transition Outfits

1. The classic combat boot

I’ve had my Doc Martens for a few years and don’t know how I ever lived without them. They’re that perfect classic style with a cool-girl vibe to them and can take wear and tear like no other boot, quality boots are a must and these top the list. I have another blog post featuring them I will link below but just know they’re hyped up for a reason.

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2. The denim jacket

I inherited my dad’s vintage Levis jacket years ago and it’s gotten more wear than I ever thought possible. The fit is loose but structured making layering very easy, just see below. There’s something about fall that makes wearing denim that much better. It’s rustic, country, and outdoorsy. I find the mens Levi’s jackets are more oversized and relaxed which creates a preferred look over a cropped or tighter fitting jacket.

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3. The classic long coat

I love the thickness and casual material of this coat, it’s thin enough that I don’t get too hot on warmer fall days and it allows for plenty of layering underneath. This one is a few seasons old but I’ll link a few current options for you. If I could only live with one piece for summer to fall transition outfits it would be this classic long coat.

4. Neutral Trousers

Fall obviously calls for neutrals, but a good pair of neutral trousers goes miles. This way, you can pair them with accent colours on top and still feel season appropriate and balanced.

I like to wear mine with sneakers for a daytime look that is put together but not too fancy, add a boot and you’ve got yourself a great office outfit.

5. Medium wash denim

I tend to go slightly darker in denim for fall and find a medium wash, straight leg classic style is the most versatile option. I’ve been rotating these three styles of denim from Everlane and love how each pair get better with wear, I never get sick of styling them endless ways, and the fit is a classic cut making them very comfortable.

I hope you gathered some inspiration from this summer to fall transition outfits post, let me know in the comments below what your 5 summer to fall transition outfits staple pieces are.

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Summer to Fall Transition Outfits

What Are Wardrobe Staples