Transitioning Your Summer Wardrobe into Fall

DON'T assume your zip-up hoodie goes with everything

When the weather turns brisk, avoid the easy cover-up solution: your ratty sweatshirt. Unless you're headed straight to the gym, opt for a more tailored jacket or hip shrunken blazer.

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DO borrow your guy's cardigan (or get one of your own)

Make your favorite sundress fit for fall by wearing it with a longer cardigan. Cinch both dress and cardi with a belt at the waist for a cool, fresh look.

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DO put away your beach-babe essentials

While some summer styles can continue to be worn, wearing beachy sandals year-round is a definite DON'T! Flat sandals or tights, people, never both! (When is it OK to wear tights with sandals? With--and only with--a heeled pair of sandals.)

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DO add cold-weather accessories

Pair black tights or a light scarf with any look to carry your summer wardrobe into fall. (DON'T, however, pair said scarf and tights with anything too clingy or loud.)

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DON'T go to extremes

If it's hot enough to wear shorts, you don't really need to be wearing a puffy jacket. (And if the weather does warrant a puffer, you need to swap out the shorts for a great--and much warmer--pair of jeans!)

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DO layer on the leather

A cool leather jacket over a bright, simple dress is always a DO--just make sure the jacket fits snuggly and the dress isn't too fussy.

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DO learn when (and what) to tuck

Don't force roomy jeans into super-narrow boots, unless you're into the swashbuckling look. Instead, stick to skinny styles that won't bunch up over your favorite pair of boots.

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DO ignore old-school style rules

Don't be afraid to rock white after Labor Day. Crisp white jeans can work year-round, especially when worn with a snappy blazer.

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DO get real raingear

Just because they are both made of rubber doesn't mean flip-flops can double as rain boots. This girl should've taken a cue from her identically cloaked pal and worn a pair of wellies instead.

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DO score a classic jacket

Rely on the timeless great trench to take you into fall: It will be your foolproof topper from now until the snow starts to fall.

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