Anyone working on their fall wardrobes yet?

I know it's a bit too early to talk about fall, but I'm realizing that if I purchase warm weather only items, I will only get a little over two months of wear on them before we transition to fall! I still have a very sparse wardrobe and a new style shift, so I'm looking to purchase items (mainly tops) that are "seasonless" from now until September. Here's my breakdown:

Items I'm swapping out/storing for next year:
- any top that has sleeves (excludes sweaters and my black fitted top)
- vests

Items I'm keeping
- all sleeveless tops (for layering under toppers)
- tube skirts
- LBD + cobalt dress

Items I'm adding from storage
- sweaters
- sweater dress

Items I need to purchase
- replacement for my waxed denim skinnies (is thus still on trend?)
- better jeans
- tunic length toppers
- more sleeveless tops
- sweaters

Items I'm donating
- the "peplum" tunic.

As you can see, I'm keeping almost all my summer purchases for the fall season, except for sleeved tops (annoying to wear with jackets) and vests. From now until September, I will purchase only sleeveless tops that will transition well in the remaining seasons. From October onwards, I'll focus on the toppers and jeans. I may hold off on sweaters until December (I'm still getting used to wearing them).

What about you? Are you thinking about your fall wardrobe yet? Any ideas where I can draw inspiration for fall?

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Alana in Canada

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Veteran

I am thinking about my fall/winter wardrobe--but I have no idea where you can go for inspiration, specifically. I am figuring out what my favourite proportions are, (this is my pinterest board of proportions I like and some I want to try) what my capsules will be and my colours. I am starting with my winter boots and coat(s).

I just read through the entire "Starting from Scratch" series on the Vivienne Files and I am processing that. I will start making lists of how many items of each category I will want for each capsule very soon.

always trying

So far no "trends" to embrace, nothing to inspire me to try. compared to spring when I had a rather long list, this fall season is looking very small. It will be too warm for much in the way of fall clothing until at least mid October here, so will see. Just for now the list of maybes are tall cognac boots, at least one sweater, black jeans, and one blue denim skinnies. If we have rain I may thing about a trench coat as the one I have is old,but we have had so little rain for so long it has not been out of the closet for a long while. Only trend I am embracing for now is sneakers, that for me is not new, as I have been wearing them forever, just will wear them for more than just the gym and doing agility with the dogs.

MsLuna

@Alana: I LOVE the Vivienne Files and I've been following her "Wardrobe from Scratch" series! I actually initially followed it for my fall wardrobe template but diverted back to what I know from my image consulting class instead. It made more sense to me. Keep us posted on your fall/winter wardrobe journey!

viva

KatieKat, I have been thinking about fall for the last month!!!! haha. I have been driving DH crazy. He is a total summer man -- the hotter the better, loves to sail and be on the water. Me? I like a week of summer on the beach, and then I am done. Bring on the crisp fall weather!

So yes, I am gleefully working on my wardrobe. I have very few items that are summer only, and right now I am generally culling and trying to see what I need /want for fall and winter. I've recently purchased a few things (NAS and elsewhere) -- including burgundy pony hair Okalas, brand-new on ebay last night for $30!!!

I am also waiting for Angie to do a fall trend review, which I know will raise some desires in me. Fortunately, I have a great pair of cognac knee-high boots from a few years ago that I still love. I imagine those might help to cover the brown trend.

Here are a few things I am thinking about - some are also on your list:
-- a new coat (will be my birthday gift, am imagining navy or charcoal)
-- waxed skinnies (which I have never had)
-- 1 tunic sweater (I just bought leather trim leggings)

My inspiration is all of you, so I have no other places to send you.

Susie

I've added several things for fall- waxed skinnies (high five, Viva!), 2 sweaters and black booties from NAS, black leather and suede shoes, and black/gold velveteen jeans. I have a second order coming from NAS with brown jeans and another sweater. I've ordered three pairs of boots elsewhere as well.

I am DONE buying anything else for summer and only want to think about fall clothes! I am actually in pretty good shape with things from last year but will certainly consider a trend or two.

Suz

Oh, yes, we are all planning like mad for fall around here. That's what NAS fever is all about! And the huge rash of closet edits here will in good time make room for new fall things. I just "retired" 20 items (from both seasons) yesterday to make room for some fresh things. Some that I ordered from the NAS to try, and I will also need a few more.

I want a new pair of taupe booties if I can find some I like. Cognac boots or booties would also be great. And maybe a cognac bag.

A new winter coat to add to my capsule would be fantastic; my coats are all three to four years old now and I would like another in the rotation to add variety.

A new topper of some kind is required -- a patterned jacket. I'll pick up something trendy at Zara.

I'm still working out my numbers and looking at what I have. Hard to know what the other purchases will be at this point.

It sounds as if your closet is already in pretty good shape for the change of seasons! Will footwear be easier for you in fall, do you think?

Alexandra

My inspiration comes from here and from my inspiration files (pictures downloaded from other websites and pages torn out of glossy magazines). I've been working on my fall/winter wardrobe based on the latest series on The Vivienne Files. I make a lot of my clothes so early planning is a necessity.

Helena

Not at that stage yet, still waiting for summer! But I usually wait for the fall InStyle to come out (mid-August I think) and then try to incorporate one or two trends into my classics. Looking forward to Angie's breakdown too, and to see what all you fabbers do for fall!

Thistle

I feel like I am in the minority! Nope, not even really on the radar, other than making sure I have a fall coat that will fit.

pastrygirl

I wasn't thinking about fall until NAS rolled around! Now I've switched over completely, and have no interest in adding anything to my summer wardrobe even though there are a few things still on my list.

I found two fantastic pairs of booties, slightly taller than ankle length. One black, one saddle brown. I'm hoping that the black pair will fit the lace-up moto-style boot hole that I was unable to fill last year. The brown pair will replace a pair of "nude" booties that killed my shins.

I also added two pairs of white jeans, because I love the look of white jeans in winter!

I'd love a dramatic, full skirt, but have yet to find the right one. Also, last year, I hardly wore skirts, so maybe I won't bother. I used to wear skirts 90% of the time because I thought I looked waaaaay better in them compared to pants/jeans, but I don't feel that way anymore.

Your plan sounds perfect for you! At first I was confused about why you didn't want any sleeves for autumn, but then I read about jacket layering issues.

Here in south Texas, it often stays hot through October, so I try not to dwell on autumn, even though it's my favourite season. With any luck I'll have moved up north in time to get a real fall! As far as the closet goes though, I am thinking about cooler weather by trying out some knee high boots (one of my pairs needs to be replaced) now, when they're all on sale. And I do have a couple autumnal jackets I'm considering at the moment. Aside from that though, I think my wardrobe is pretty well set.

texstyle

Yes, I've ordered a couple of fleece jackets to try from NAS (thanks to Kate's NAS post), and some oxfords, and I have some leather sneakers now with a second color on the way to try. I can't justify adding sweaters or long sleeves as I have several that rarely get worn.

I'm really pretty set otherwise, so the main things I'll look for will be lightweight tops in deep emerald or hunter green because those are a HEWI for me.

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