Seasonal Shift: The Maxi

{ Via: Johanna Ortiz at Moda Operandi }

As summer is drawing to a close, we begin to think about transitioning into fall. The good news is that we can do that slowly and stylishly. A fuss free and very much trending way to accomplish this is with the season's maxi dress. Make the maxi the foundation for your autumn wardrobe. Just add a lightweight sweater, a leather jacket (also trending), a wonderful wrap, and a beautiful boot. This edit will help you find something fabulous to wear now and all through fall's cooler weather.

Favorite Daughter Slip Dress

Though I don't wear them, I love a good slip dress. They are so versatile! This one is styled beautifully. For right now, wear the dress alone. By the end of next month, throw on a leather jacket.

 Anthropologie

Theory's Halter Maxi

Perfect for a Labor Day party. Love it as styled here, but red or Burberry accessories would also work well.

Shopbop

Blooming Botanical Ginger Dress

This is the second time I have included this fab floral in an edit. Consider this cotton and spandex dress a chic choice for now into autumn. Would love it with a wrap, as well.

Tuckernuck

Metallic Maxi
A little bit of shimmer can be calmed down with a neutral denim jacket. Also spectacular alone.

Boston Proper

Muse Silk Maxi Shirt Dress

As you know, natural silk breathes, making this dress workable for late summer. Actually silk is rather all seasons. This is why this dress looks good now with slides, and later with boots.

Banana Republic

Ulla Johnson's Isobel Maxi

Made from 100% cotton, this maxi offers maximum style with minimal weight. All of the details are so very chic.

Modaoperandi  or  Neiman Marcus

Rhoe Sada Satin Maxi

One of my favorites! Those sleeves and the slit are everything. And a dress that is flattering to the neck? Yes, please.

Neiman Marcus

Printed Silk Blend Maxi Skirt
You can only find this one online at Cos. It's a print that pops in shades of autumn. There's also a maxi dress in the same print. Well priced.

Cos

Colorblock One Shoulder Dress

One of my (and Tory's )favorites. The details are very special and flattering. Come October, add a leather jacket or wrap.

Tory Burch

Forever The Girl Maxi Dress

Sartorial Sophistication and fall florals. Very pretty and feminine with a touch of sex appeal. At under $200 the price is right, too. Best of all, it comes in standard, petite, and plus sizes.

Anthropologie

Staud Zelda Dress
Super cool and new for Fall. Featuring two trends in one, the maxi and knit dresses. The turtleneck is accented by open construction at the bodice. The high slit can be tempered with over the knee boots. 

Staud Clothing or Net-a-Porter

Proenza Schouler

Striped Jersey Maxi Dress

I have always loved jersey - the sheen to the fabric, the way it drapes. If you get the right size, it can be quite flattering. This zebra creation is so good when paired with red!

Nordstrom    or   Bloomingdale's

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Hot Days. Cool Nights: Layers To Love

 

The weather is still very warm, but before you know it, the evenings will be cool. We have had a few of these nights already in Chicago. It is the time of year when you need to have a light layer like a wrap, sweater, or jacket handy.  This edit will keep you warm while we transition from one season

 to another.

Cashmere Travel Wraps

A White and Warren best seller for over 20 years. It's a must have scarf that doubles as a cozy blanket. What a chic companion for plane travel and road trips. Available in fifteen fabulous shades.

White & Warren

Barefoot Dreams Ultra Light Poncho

If you have ever worn a Barefoot Dreams bathrobe, that is how this poncho will feel, It's available in seven stylish patterns and colors. At less than $60, you might pick up two, especially since they are marked down by over 50%

QVC

Blanc Noir Portola Cardigan

I'm not usually a hoodie type of girl, but this style is different. The length and drape of the fabric is so good. There's a kiss of cashmere in the blend. Wear this to the gym, walking the dog, or dropping the kiddos at school.

Nordstrom or Neiman Marcus

Reversible Quilted Jacket

Wear it with the quilted pattern one day, and the streamlined plain black look the next. A wonderful mix of form and fashion. 

Cos Stores

Classic Color Block Wrap

Classically chic. A fabulous angora blend wrap that you will wear over everything. It comes in four colorways. Featured here is "natural."

Frances Valentine

The Fielder Quilted Shirt Jacket

Pilcro's chic cotton shirt jacket and the look above, is a perfect example of how to layer over summer styles.

Anthropologie

Pomander Place Denim Jacket

There's nothing quite like a crisp white denim jacket. It's forever youthful and always a classic.

Tuckernuck

Turtleneck Poncho Sweater

Fun and fashionable in the best shade of green. It's made of acrylic, not wool, so it won't be too warm for cool summer evenings. You will love the 

sale price.

Anthropologie

Milk Topper

Lightweight, lovely, and actually made with milk fabric blend. Loving the asymmetrical hem and fringe trim. Available in 8 colors for under $75

Echo New York

Cristina Cashmere Cardigan

This versatile staple will go over everything in your wardrobe. It's luxurious lightweight, and on sale!

Club Monaco

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