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Hi!

I just moved to California from Oregon and this fall it has been really warm which is definitely not what I’m used to. I love all of the fall outfits you all post, but wearing a sweater and boots in 80-90 degree weather is not feasible (trust me, I’ve tried). Any ideas on how I can embrace fall fashion in a warmer climate?

Love,

Sweater lover

Our Response

Dear Sweater lover,

As I sit here writing this response in my freezing apartment (it’s so cold right now that I have the heat on!), I can’t help but want to trade places with you, at least as far as weather is concerned! However, I do get where you’re coming from — it can certainly feel like you’re missing out when there’s a whole season’s-worth of clothes that you can’t wear because of the weather.

Luckily, there are ways to work around this problem that won’t make you feel as though you’re melting in the heat. All you have to do is to get a little creative with fabric and silhouette combinations.

So, without further ado, keep scrolling to see my ideas for how to dress for Fall in warmer climates:

Outfit #1

Products: Sweater – J.Crew Factory, Sunglasses – Nordstrom Rack, Lipstick – Macy’s, Shorts – Zara, Ankle Boots – Amazon.com, Earrings – Rebecca Minkoff, Ring – Sole Society, Bracelet – Henri Bendel, Bag – Century 21

The goal with this look is to give you the feeling of wearing fall staples without actually wearing them.

For example, a short-sleeved or sleeveless sweater, like the one shown here, can give you the look of a “real” long-sleeved one, without you having to worry about becoming too hot.