43 Ways to Bring Your Summer Dress Into Fall, So No Look Gets Left Behind

Our summer dresses have gotten us through the past few months, and we couldn't bear to leave them in the dust just yet. Our breezy house dresses [1] made for great selfies; our nap dresses [2] made for great, well, naps. And really, it's pretty simple to transition these dresses into the cooler months, as long as you use the right accessories and add enough layers. Even though this fall looks plenty different when it comes to street style [3], if creating outfits is part of who you are [4], you'll still want to dress up for yourself — and of course to shield yourself from the cooler breeze.

So bring on the sweaters [5] and start thinking of ways to fashion your button-down on top of your slips. And maybe stow away your slides and basket bag — just for now! You'll be able to come back to these staples later, and we're sure you'll want to (especially if you bought any of these pieces during lockdown [6]). The silver lining is that you can still take your summer dresses outside when you pull from any of the 43 ideas we've gathered. Go ahead and find the look that speaks to your personal style, and give your dress the autumnal twist it deserves before saying goodbye for the colder months.

Wear a Thick Knit Over Your Lightweight Slip and Add Dark Sunglasses

Wear Pants Underneath and Finish With Heels

Add Layers to Your White Dress With a Silk Scarf and a Black Hat

Cinch Your Waist With a Dark Belt to Break Up the Floral Print

Wear Printed Tights to Cover Up Underneath a Leg Slit

Work in a Head Scarf With a Darker-Toned Print

Wear a Thick, Cropped Jacket That Doesn't Take Too Much Away From the Dress

Downplay the Breeziness With a Longer Jacket Instead of a Light Cardigan

Try Mixing in a Hint of Chocolate Suede

If Your Denim Dress Is Short, Just Wear a Thick Coloured Sock With Your Sandals

Tie a Long-Sleeved Button-Down Over It

Pull Out Your Tights and Combat Boots

Put on an Oversize Blazer and Pearls

Swap Your Slides For Cowboy Boots

Throw on Your Trusty Denim Jacket

Pick Sporty Colorblock Sneakers With a Black Ribbed Sock — and Grab a Sweater

Minimize the Bare Leg With a Thigh-High Boot

Ground Out Your Cutout Dress With a Touch of Snakeskin

Mix Prints by Adding Layers That Come to Varying Heights

Add Sophisticated Slingbacks

Belt a Blazer Around Your LBD and Choose Lace-Up Leather Boots

Add Croc-Effect Stiletto Boots and Plenty of Gold Jewellery

Wear Chunky Black Boots

Layer a Turtleneck Underneath

Try a Dark Chunky Loafer to Ground Out the Look

Cinch It With a Waist Bag and Try Out a New Pair of Brogues

Wear a Puffer Coat and Cognac Accessories

Throw on a Parka and Reach For a Bag With More Structure

Debut Your Bag in an Autumnal Tone

Accent Your Whole Ensemble With Edgy Black Accessories

Go For Something Closed-Toe With a Leather Bootie

Wear Thick Socks and Cow-Print Loafers

Go For a Dark Waist Bag Instead of Your Standard Basket Tote

Add a Long, Fuzzy Cardigan

Throw a T-Shirt Under Your Slip Dress and Cap It Off With Chunky Sneakers

Stick to All-Black Tones and Layer With a Textured Long-Sleeve

Allow Your Knit Sweater to Double as a Shawl

Throw on a Raglan and a Long Bohemian Pendant

Throw on a Thick Turtleneck and Strappy Black Flats

Wear Biker Shorts Underneath, Plus a Chunky Knit Trainer

Wear Some Opulent Gold Jewellery and a Mule to Play Up the Glamour

Utilise the Sash as a Scarf Instead of Letting It Hang Loose

Give Your Prairie Dress a Vintage, Victorian Twist With Brown Boots

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