The Summer-to-Fall Capsule Wardrobe, According to 2 Experts

The period between the end of summer and the beginning of fall may be brief, but it still requires a thoughtful approach to style. One day might call for a minidress with elevated flip-flops, and the next could require a lightweight jacket, trousers, and closed-toe flats. Mastering transitional dressing is the key to navigating these changing temperatures seamlessly.

After more than six years of working in fashion, I’ve learned the trick isn’t necessarily having more clothes. It’s knowing which pieces can carry you through the temperature shift, many of which you can borrow from your summer and fall wardrobes. To get a fresh perspective on what that looks like this season, I tapped two insiders: Mandy Lee, fashion and trend analyst and TJ Maxx and Marshalls trend expert, and Erin Walsh, celebrity stylist and TJ Maxx and Marshalls style expert. While I don’t want to give away everything they shared just yet, one thing I will divulge is that you should prepare for one big shift—saying goodbye to quiet luxury and a minimalist way of dressing.