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The Summer to Fall Wardrobe Swap I Do Every Year | Fall Capsule Wardrobe Essentials
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items Every September there's a moment when the air shifts and my summer clothes suddenly feel wrong, and that's when I do my wardrobe swap. First I edit: anything that's worn out, doesn't fit, or didn't get worn goes to donation, not storage. Then everyth...
If I could only buy one fall piece, it would be a classic trench. It covers the in-between weeks when it's too cool for a denim jacket but too early for a coat. This one is my splurge pick, the kind of trench you wear for years.
Abercrombie A&F Carrie Long Trench Coat
A good crew sweater is the first thing that comes back out of storage in my house. This one has that soft, textured knit that looks polished with jeans or tucked into a skirt. It's an easy partner-brand pick that layers right under the trench.
Abercrombie A&F Madeline Crew Sweater
A soft scarf is one of the first fall additions I make, because it changes a summer outfit instantly. Throw it over a white tee and denim and you're dressed for October. This is my splurge pick.
Abercrombie Soft Scarf
A classic cable knit is the sweater I reach for most from October on. It's cozy enough for a football Saturday and polished enough for dinner out. If your swap shows a gap in sweaters, start here.
Lucky Brand Cable Knit Crew Sweater
The light cardigan is one of the pieces that never goes into storage. It's what makes white tees and tanks work through September and October. Throw it over your shoulders on cool mornings and tie it at your waist by afternoon.
Lucky Brand Cloud Soft Cardigan
Ankle boots are the first shoes I bring forward in the swap. A bootie like this works with jeans, midi skirts and dresses, so it carries the whole season. My splurge boot pick.
Lucky Brand Basel Bootie
The budget sweater pick for that oversized, cozy fall look. Pair it with leggings on weekends or tuck the front into jeans. A lot of reviews for a lot less money.
PRETTYGARDEN Oversized Cable Knit Sweater
The budget outerwear pick: a long double-breasted coat for when fall turns properly cold. It layers over every sweater on this list. Wear it open over a crew neck or buttoned up with a scarf.
chouyatou Double-Breasted Long Coat
A soft wrap scarf for a fraction of the price, with thousands of glowing reviews. It's the easiest way to make last summer's outfits work in fall. Keep one in your bag for chilly evenings.
maamgic Soft Wrap Scarf
A plaid scarf is my favorite way to add pattern to a fall capsule without buying a whole new outfit. It instantly makes a plain sweater and jeans look styled. Budget-friendly and great for gifting too.
Long Plaid Scarf
The budget ankle boot. A block heel makes it easy to walk in all day, and it pairs with everything in a fall capsule. If your swap shows your old boots are worn out, this is an easy replacement.
DREAM PAIRS Block Heel Ankle Boots
Labeled fabric bins with lids are how my summer clothes stay wrinkle-free until next year. Everything gets cleaned first, then folded in by category. Label the front so you know exactly where your sandals and linen are come May.
StorageWorks Fabric Storage Bins with Lids
If your closet is short on shelf space, under-bed bins are the answer. Summer clothes slide right under the bed and come back out in spring without taking up a single shelf. Great for small spaces.
Vailando Under-Bed Storage Bins, 2-Pack
A visible, organized closet is what makes the gap assessment easy, because you can see exactly what you have. This expandable system is my splurge pick for a closet that finally works. Hang, shelve and spot your gaps at a glance.
Amazon Basics Expandable Closet Organizer
The budget closet fix: a hanging organizer with shelves for sweaters. Folded knits stay stretch-free and easy to see. It slips onto your rod in minutes, no tools needed.
YOUDENOVA 6-Shelf Hanging Closet Organizer