Summer-Fall Cardigans

A lightweight cardigan is the perfect item to help transition your wardrobe from summer to fall, when it's too warm to wear winter clothes but too cool to wear your summery tank tops and shorts. Buy a cardigan in a non-bulky fabric like jersey or tencel, since those can be scrunched up and stored in your bag. When it cools off in the evenings, you can throw it over your summer clothes for a warmer but still seasonally appropriate look. I'm a big fan of this slouchy, gray grandpa cardigan from Urban Outfitters.



Here are a few ideas for how to wear it.

Over a pretty dress with flats


With a tank top, jeans, and gladiator sandals


Over a tank, colorful skirt, and cute hat


Belted over shorts


With a cami and jeans


Over a high-waisted skirt and heels


With a t-shirt and skirt