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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at FIU chapter.

Getting dressed between seasons can be tough. All our favorite stores are stocking up on fall pieces and we just want to buy everything we see, but the weather doesn’t always cooperate. Many of us find ourselves craving cooler temperatures to begin to pull out all our favorite fall pieces stored in our closets, waiting for the weather to drop. But… what if I told you that fall style doesn’t have to wait until temperatures cool down. Even though the weather might not be cool yet, there are still ways that you can begin to transition into fall with pieces that won’t make you sweat all day long. So pull out your favorite fall pieces and transition into fall style with these simple tips. 

1. Warm colors and hues 

Begin by incorporating warm hues into your wardrobe, this could include pops of red, orange, yellow, or brown. You also want to make sure that you stay away from heavyweight and thick clothing given that the first few weeks into the beginning of fall season are usually warm. Pieces like brown wide-legged pants, a red t-shirt dress, and a corduroy mini skirt are some great choices that lean more towards the lighter side. You want to make sure that you stay warm if the weather is hot, but also that you’re dressing for the season. You can shop the pieces pictured below here: photo 1, photo 2

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2. Statement Shoes

What’s fall without boots? Pair up your favorite fall pieces with a pair of high heel booties or knee-high boots that are sure to make a statement. For a more casual and comfortable look, you can wear a pair of Doc Martens in either black or white, where the white will add a pop of color to the warm hues. You can also never go wrong with a pair of mules or slide shoes. A great way to pair mules or slide shoes would be with a lightweight knit sweater, a warm-toned cardigan, and a pair of high distressed jeans. 

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3. All in the Accessories

A great way to slowly transition into fall is to start incorporating accessories in fall color hues. Think gold, brown, red, burgundy, camel, olive… they’re are endless options! When it’s still warm out, you can begin by switching out your summer bag to a deep burgundy satchel or an olive handbag. Both warm tones that still add hints of color to an outfit. Another way of starting small is to begin pairing outfits with jewelry or a statement belt. Dainty jewelry is a great way to complete an outfit, as are belts. If you didn’t already know, most shops add a wide selection of jewelry during the fall season and most are staple pieces that you can mix and match with just about anything. And of course, you can’t forget about belts and hats. A signature belt paired with a pair of high rise black pants or distressed jeans is a great way to complete a look. What about hats? Each year during the fall season, the first thing that comes to our mind after boots is hats. Pair your favorite fall pieces with a wool hat or a barrette and you just put together a stylish Instagram-worthy look. 

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Gemma is currently a senior at Florida International University studying Social Work. She is passionate about helping others improve their quality of life and is a big self-improvement enthusiast. You can often find her reading personal development books, listening to podcasts, or on Pinterest creating boards on self-growth and self-care. She enjoys fashion, interior design, and writing. She believes in a life full of finding gratitude in the little things, human empowerment, and wholeheartedly loving what you do.