From summer to autumn: 6 transitional looks to get your footwear right
September has its own rules.
In the morning it can be chilly, at noon it can still be hot, and at night you might need a jacket again. Putting away all your sandals and taking out your winter boots right away is usually just as impractical as trying to keep dressing exactly the same way as in August.
Transitional footwear makes that transition much easier.
Sneakers, loafers, ballet flats, flat shoes, and the first ankle boots work especially well during these weeks because they can accompany lightweight garments and, little by little, coexist with jeans, knitwear, and jackets.
The Xti women's footwear collection brings together exactly the sneakers, ankle boots, shoes, boots, sandals, and flat designs that allow you to adapt your footwear to the change of season.
Here are six easy formulas for going from summer to autumn without any complications.
Look 1: summer dress + retro sneakers + jacket
Don't put your dresses away just yet.
One of the most useful resources in September is to keep your light summer garments and start introducing elements typical of autumn.
Combine a midi dress with some Xti retro sneakers and add a denim jacket, a blazer, or a light jacket when it cools down.
Sneakers tone down the summery feel of the dress and allow you to wear it for several more weeks.
If the dress has a print, use neutral sneakers. If it is solid-colored, you can do the opposite and choose a sneaker with color or special finishes.
Look 2: tailored pants + t-shirt + loafers
Loafers are probably one of the best transitional shoes.
They are closed, but they don't have the visual weight of a boot. They work with summer clothes and also with the first layers of autumn.
For the office, combine tailored pants, a basic t-shirt, and women's loafers. Add a blazer if the temperature drops.
As September progresses, replace the t-shirt with a shirt or a thin sweater and add socks.
The same shoe can accompany you throughout the entire transition.
Look 3: straight jeans + ballet flats + blazer
Ballet flats are another great option when it's not yet cold enough to wear boots.
With straight jeans, a t-shirt, and a blazer, they create a simple look that works for the office, lunch dates, or weekend plans.
You can use black models to achieve a classic result or incorporate brown, burgundy, metallic, or some special detail to give the outfit more personality.
When it starts to get chilly, add thin socks or replace the t-shirt with a knit top.
You can also wear this formula with dress pants if you are looking for a more polished result.
Look 4: midi skirt + sneaker-flats + thin sweater
Sneaker-flats are especially interesting for the transitional period because they combine the visual lightness of a ballet flat with the urban character of a sneaker.
Wear them with a midi skirt and a t-shirt during the first days of September. When it starts to get chilly, swap the t-shirt for a thin sweater.
They also work with wide-leg pants and dresses.
It's a simple way to incorporate one of the most current silhouettes without building an overly trendy look.
Look 5: jeans + ankle boots + light shirt
There is a moment in September when you don't need a coat yet, but you start to appreciate slightly more closed footwear.
That's where ankle boots come in.
Combine them with straight jeans, a white or printed shirt, and a light jacket. If it's still hot, you can skip the third layer and let the ankle boot be the only clearly autumnal element.
Camel, brown, beige, and black tones are especially easy to use because they go with practically everything in a transitional wardrobe.
You can also try a cowboy or rustic-style boot to add more personality to very basic garments.
Look 6: midi dress + biker boots
One of the most interesting autumn combinations consists of mixing feminine garments with more rugged-style footwear.
Take advantage of a midi dress you've worn during the summer and pair it with biker boots.
Add an oversized blazer, a jacket, or a sweater over your shoulders, and you'll have a completely different look without needing to buy new clothes for September.
The contrast between the fluid dress and the sturdy boot works precisely because each element belongs to a different language.
When the real cold arrives, you can keep the same formula by adding tights and a coat.
Which colors work best during the transitional period
You don't need to completely change your closet palette on September 1st.
White, beige, and denim can continue to accompany you for weeks.
The transition begins when you gradually incorporate deeper tones: brown, camel, burgundy, gray, khaki green, navy blue, and black.
A simple way to do this is precisely through your footwear.
You can continue to wear white pants with brown loafers, a light dress with camel ankle boots, or denim with burgundy sneakers.
This way, the ensemble starts to look autumnal without being too heavy.
Which footwear to store and which to keep on hand
Don't be in a hurry to do a complete closet change.
Keep sneakers, ballet flats, loafers, and flat shoes accessible. These are the pairs that best solve the weeks when the temperature is constantly changing.
You can also keep some closed sandals or models that don't have an overly beachy look during the first warm days.
And start taking out ankle boots, especially lightweight, rustic, cowboy, or biker styles.
Tall boots and very warm footwear can wait until the temperatures really call for them.
The key to the transitional period is mixing seasons
You don't need to debut a completely new wardrobe when August ends.
Some of the best combinations for September are born precisely from mixing garments from both seasons: summer dress with ankle boots, light pants with loafers, midi skirt with sneakers, or denim with ballet flats.
Footwear is the element that allows you to change the interpretation of the outfit.
Explore the Xti women's footwear and find sneakers, shoes, loafers, and ankle boots with which to adapt your looks to the change of season.
