Welcome Allison Teng, 26, of Curvy Girl Chic, who is joining us as our resident plus-size style blogger. She was featured in the March issue of PEOPLE StyleWatch and contributes her thoughts on finding the perfect outfit to the site each week. This week, she gives great tips on how to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall — at the same time! (And if her items are sold out, we’ve linked to similar styles below — happy shopping!)
Courtesy Allison Teng
Transitioning from summer into fall can be tricky, but it’s such a fun challenge. I set out to create an outfit that felt cozier and slightly more buttoned up, but with a breezy nod to the last few days of the season. A key piece here is my abstract-print Gap moto jacket. Moto jackets look amazing on everybody, no matter your size. I think it’s the confident attitude they carry. Also, the asymmetrical zip is such a cool detail, and you don’t have to zip it all the way up for it to look right — great for curvier and bustier girls. I’ve heard curvy girls say that a shorter jacket length can be a little intimidating, but an easy way around that, I’ve found, is to stick to a monochromatic color scheme. Wearing shades of the same color can be really streamlining and lengthening — a great trick when you want to play with proportion. It also makes for a polished look that feels very fall.
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My Gap skirt is a little poofy under the moto jacket, but again, because I stuck to the same color family throughout, it doesn’t bulk me up or make me look wide. Even the star print on the skirt is monochromatic, which helped me get away with mixing prints. I stuck to a simple, form-fitting Bobeau tee (t-shirts always make for a great layering base), and navy Enzo Angiolini heels with a subtle snake print, both helping to continue that lengthening effect. My Phillip Lim for Target bag was an easy way to add a pop of color to the darker look without disrupting the sleek line I have going.
Because I stuck to the one color, I was able to experiment with a lot of shapes and prints here, and add interest in different ways. Give this strategy a try for fall. It’s so easy, I promise!
What are your tricks for transitioning clothes between seasons? Sound off below!
