MIDLIFE MOXIE

Dressing the In-Between: Fall Transition Outfits That Actually Work

Hot days, cool nights, and zero clue what to wear? Jen & Gail share the no-stress transition formula: one-piece swaps, fabric upgrades, color grounding, and the exact shoes/boots + accessories that make your outfits feel like fall without overheating.

It's 85° at 2pm and 48° at 8pm—welcome to fall in the South. Today we cover:

  • 3-season MVPs: short-sleeve sweaters, shells, sweater vests

  • The "one-half rule" for instant autumn vibes

  • Fabrics that read fall (cotton knits, denim, tweed, suede) vs. summer (linen, seersucker, raffia)

  • Color strategy: grounding brights with olive, cocoa, navy, burgundy, camel

  • Footwear: loafers, slingbacks, peep toes, hosiery, and how to start boots

  • Shorts in fall: proportions, tights, and tonal tricks

  • Micro-shifts: deeper lip, weightier jewelry, richer bag = instant seasonal update