The first official day of fall has come and gone and there is no sign on the East Coast that summer temps are going away anytime soon. I’m not complaining. I want to keep the summer vibe going as long as possible. In honor of our Indian summer, I put together this list to help you stay stylish and cool through the Indian summer. Though an appropriate alternative introduction to this list might be, “four Items that you wore in the 90s you wish you saved because they are in again.” Gotta love it.
Denim/Chambray or Button Front Skirts
Three cheers for the return of the denim skirt. It’s such a nice alternative to cutoff denim shorts and ripped jeans in this transitional whether. This time around most of the denim skirts I’ve seen come with step hems. I have the AG denim skirt linked below. It runs a little small so be sure to order one size up. The Madewell denim skirt is really stretchy so I would recommend sizing down on this one. Button front and tie front skirts are just as cute and versatile. I loved wearing a button front skirt back in my college days.
An oldie but a goodie. You can’t see the detail from this picture but I assure you this is a button front skirt and I wore it ALL the time.
Body Suits
The key to wearing a body suit is pairing it with a high waist wide leg pant or maxi skirt. Look for bodysuits in dark colors, ribbed cotton, stripes, ruffles, or strappy detail to draw the eye up and away from the waistline. Throw a denim, leather, or suede jacket on over it for cool mornings and evenings or this vest for a layered look appropriate for a warm fall day.
Tie Front Shirts
A tie front shirt is a great option to wear with skirts or skinny jeans. It adds a little oomph (and sometimes sex appeal) depending on how the shirt is tied and how much midriff is revealed. The tie front spices up a plain old cotton or button front shirt for daytime. I love a tie front blouse with palazzo pants for lunch with a girlfriend. Ha, Ha.
lariat necklace c/o stella & dot
Maxi Skirt or Wide Leg Pants
They are back but, of course, with an update: peek-a-boo thigh-high slits add interest and movement to maxi skirts and wide leg pants. Pair them with a tie front tee for a casual daytime look or a bodysuit for a date night.
Photography by Anna Meyer Photo
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