When I was a teenager I always anticipated the August edition of Seventeen magazine because it was full of stylish fall clothes and accessories. In similar fashion, it’s time to shift our focus here at Dressed for My Day to preparing our wardrobes for cooler days ahead. Yes, we’re having record heat here in Cincinnati today, so in real life I’m still wearing linen dresses and shorts. But let’s start focusing here on how to transition into fall stylishly and comfortably with these easy, breezy cotton pants.
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In Wednesday’s upcoming YouTube video I’ll be sharing some closet essentials for early fall. (Check out the Dressed for My Day with Kay Harms YouTube channel and subscribe if you haven’t already!) Transitioning into early fall – think September and early October – is all about having lightweight pieces that layer beautifully and comfortably for the shifting temperatures.
BONUS: There’s a Kay’s Look for Less at the bottom of this post!
Transition Into Fall Stylishly & Comfortably with Everlane
Today I’m sharing two pairs of super comfortable TENCEL™ Lyocell pants and different ways to style them for soon and later. Actually, you could certainly wear these sporty pull-on pants now if you’re ready to incorporate them into you lineup. The first outfit is mostly from Everlane.
First I’m showing the Everlane tapered pant in butterlite, which is simply what they call their ultra soft 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell fabric. It has that stone washed texture that feels silky soft on the skin, and it’s lightweight and cool, too. I used their size guide to select a size L for my measurements and they fit true to size for a generous fit. Mine are in graphite, but the tapered pants also come in black and kalamata olive green.
I’m wearing the tapered pants with Everlane’s cozy-rib tee in black. Using the Everlane size chart, it also runs true to size; I’m wearing a large for a great fit. The cozy-rib tee has lots of stretch and feels so comfortable and soft. It’s a 70% organic cotton blend, and is available in several other nice neutrals and a black and white stripe. I think it’s a little more elevated than a basic tee.
I created a very monochromatic “wear later look” here by topping the black cozy-rib tee with an Everlane black single button blazer in their dream fabric. This comfortable blazer has a very casual vibe, but elevates any basic outfit. This combination would look great with a white tee swapped in as well.
In the first photo I wore my Naot Whetu sandals for a “wear now look.” But for our early fall outfit I swapped in my black loafers. You could also wear sneakers nicely here for a little juxtaposition. This all black, textured look definitely looks a little heavy for right now. But when the first cool breezes start to blow in the next season, I’m going to be glad I have these basics in my closet. Obviously I can swap them in and out with other items like a white tee, a denim jacket and those sneakers, too.
Transition Into Fall Stylishly & Comfortably with Faherty
I’ve created some very similar looks with Faherty. I wish I had ordered these Arlie pants in one of their other colors, such as the thyme, navy or even safari. But these faded black Arlies actually look very similar to the Everlane pants above. The 55% TENCEL™ Lyocell, 22% linen, 21% organic cotton and 2% elastane blend pants are extremely comfortable. I did size up to a Large in these. The mediums fit and look like they do on the model on the website, but the large feels better.
For this first look I wore the Arlies with my retro sneakers from ME+EM. I topped the pants with a simple white sunwashed crewneck tee, also from Faherty. Then I completed the look with the Faherty Inlet knit blazer in light oatmeal melange. I’m wearing a medium in the tee and the blazer for a very comfortable true to size fit.
Having simple tees, wearable pants and elevated layering pieces in your closet is a great way to transition into fall comfortable and stylishly. The Faherty Inlet knit blazer is also available in grey and navy.
I like to keep wearing some of my sandals like my Naots into the early fall, but it’s also a good time to start incorporating loafers and sneakers into your outfits. Above you saw me wear this outfit with my sneakers, but below I swapped in my Sam Edelman Loraine bit loafers.
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I’ve worn Everlane for a few years now and consistently like the quality of their clothes. Faherty is new to me, but I loved the pieces I purchased in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale that I decided to order these directly from the brand. Both are responsible, sustainable brands. But the prices are a little on the higher side. So I also put together a style board for today’s looks with separates I found at Kohl’s.
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Some days when I hear of the things going on in our world I become shrouded in fear. Try as I may, it’s hard to shake the feelings of anxiety that blanket me when I start to focus on the events of the day, whether they are hardships faced by those near and dear to me or problems much wider in scope. It’s easy to fall into a sort of depression over it all.
But that’s when I have to force myself to think on the Lord’s character, His ways and His promises. And I must call on Him in those sinking times. It’s a choice, you know. It doesn’t always come naturally to seek God’s comfort, wisdom and hope in such times. But when I do I am always rewarded with a lift in spirits and renewed hope.
“Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it, the Lord is His name, ‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ ~ Jeremiah 33:2-3
Thank you for your post today. Yes, it’s hard not to get carried away with fear with all that is being thrown at us in the news.
But God!!! Be blessed today.
The black ribbed T looks better on you than in the model in the Everlane catalog! Hate to think fall is around the corner. Summer in New England is too short a season!
Agree!
The September issue of Seventeen magazine – brings back memories!
I am also prone to fear and anxiety. As I got older, I realized all the things I feared never happened while other awful things happened, I could not predict. I was ruining the present day for something that would never happen. Also, with the Lord’s help, I was able to get through the hard times and so I know He will help me in the future. The verse I love is “He has not given us the spirit of fear, but of POWER and of LOVE and of sound mind.”
Kay, I love your devotional at the end of your posts-do insightful and often timely. Would you consider making them shareable?
Thank you.
I don’t really know how to do that. I can talk with my website designer but I’m just not sure how to do it. I’m glad you enjoy them.
Debbie – you could take a screenshot with your phone and then share the devotional.
I also loved today’s thought on worry. It hit the spot today!😀I also love your fall style formula today for autumn: comfy pants, t-shirt, and outer piece. I feel good with my blazer choices. Where I get hung up is choosing cardigan sweaters. I debate about what length I should be wearing g. I used to wear long cardigans but now feel they might be making me look outdated. Could you do a blog or video on stylish cardigans?
Yes! I’m actually sharing a little about cardigans in tomorrow’s YouTube video. But long story short, the shorter, cropped length cardigans are more on trend right now. There are certainly time you’ll want a longer one, depending on the outfit or the situation. But the shorter ones are very on trend. Basically, still the grandfather style cardigans with just a few buttons and often a v-neckline. I’m seeing relaxed fit and slimmer fit.
Thanks Kay! My birthday is the very last day of August and it seems when the clock strikes midnight to Sept 1, we are pulling out the sweaters, pumpkins and fall colors. I love your transitional ideas and appreciate your sharing the less expensive alternatives. Also thank you always for giving us some spiritual encouragement!
Kay, if you had a 1″ real gold coin on a thin chain, would you wear it, with these casual outfits, or save it for something either dressy or a little less casual?
I would definitely wear it with these. Fine jewelry is really “in” right now, meaning that it’s stylish to wear it for everyday looks, too.
Oh, I remember the excitement of the new Seventeen magazine for fall, too, and planning the all-important outfit for the first day of school! That’s one thing I don’t think changes from generation to generation. Another thing that doesn’t change is that life is challenging and I don’t know what people do who don’t have faith in God or the wisdom of the Bible for help. Like the Tencel pants – they look so comfortable but stylish!
I love the Everlane Dream one-button blazer in navy and the Faherty Arlie pants in navy. Both are a great quality. The blazer could be used with dress pants or jeans. I’m going to order the Arlie pants in more colors because they have a fabulous drape and the material is so soft. The Arlie pants dress up or down very easily. I know I will get a lot use from both items. Thanks, Kay, for introducing me to some quality brands I hadn’t considered before.
Wonderful to hear. I’m so pleased that they were to your liking. Thanks for letting me know.
So happy to see all of the gray, it is my favorite neutral. And thank you for sharing various price points as well. I love your style!