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How To Dress For The Unpredictable Fall Weather

Diana Lee |
November 26, 2014 | 8:59 p.m. PST

Staff Reporter

For the past few weeks, many of us have been wearing sweaters in the morning only to be sticky with sweat under the afternoon heat. Because we can't expect to pack a new outfit every day so that we can change into it later, here are a couple hassle-free ways to dress for the erratic temperatures.

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Leggings and Loose Top

It can get chilly early in the mornings, so it's recommended to wear leggings to keep your legs warm and a flowy top to balance it out. You can wear this when it's in the low 70s, but you might want to avoid it during the days with high 80s since tight pants can get a little too warm.

Leggings with loose top (@erinsal/Tumblr)
Leggings with loose top (@erinsal/Tumblr)

Mid-Sleeve Blouse with Colored Pants

A thin blouse will go a long way on a warm, but breezy kind of day. White and black blouses can easily be paired with most things, especially pants with dark colors like burgundy or forest-green.

Patterned blouse with colored pants (@keepcalm-andsanity/ Tumblr)
Patterned blouse with colored pants (@keepcalm-andsanity/ Tumblr)

Romper with Cardigan

Rompers are cute and comfortable. They're most popular during the summer, but they can also be paired with other clothing to give off an autumn vibe. Pull on a long, knit cardigan over a patterned romper and you have a perfect fall outfit.

Romper with cardigan (elegantunicrons/ Tumblr)
Romper with cardigan (elegantunicrons/ Tumblr)

Crop Top and Maxi Skirt

A fitted maxi skirt with a side slit and a loose crop top can be a casual, but put together look for a lunch outing. Try a retro patterned crop top over a pastel skirt.

Maxi skirt with high slit (@when-im-older/ Tumblr)
Maxi skirt with high slit (@when-im-older/ Tumblr)

Collared Shirt with High-waisted Shorts

Tuck in a loose collared shirt under high-waisted shorts with tights and ankle boots. This will keep you warm while showing off your style. Add some gold bangle bracelets, and you'll have made the best use of this outfit across all seasons.

Collared blouse and high-waisted shorts (@jenna-tals/ Tumblr)
Collared blouse and high-waisted shorts (@jenna-tals/ Tumblr)

Blazer and Colored Shorts

Blazers can make an entire wardrobe look different, whether paired with jeans or striped shorts. Casual shorts and a loose shirt with a black blazer over it will do the trick.

Blazer and shorts (@when-im-older/ Tumblr)
Blazer and shorts (@when-im-older/ Tumblr)

Pencil Skirt with Tank Top and Light Sweater

For the slightly more chilly days, throw on a thin or cutout sweater to hang slightly below the waistline of the fitted skirt. It will add an extra layer plus spiff up a solid-colored tank top. If you have some on hand, black high knee socks will complete the look.

Skirt and sweater combo (@when-im-older/ Tumblr)
Skirt and sweater combo (@when-im-older/ Tumblr)

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