Fall and early winter are wonderful times. For many of us, this is the best time of the year. The sun is still out most of the time, but we aren’t drowning in sweat. We can wear sleeves and boots and don’t have to worry yet about our outfits being ruined by rain or snow. We can be fashionable without having to cover it up with a bulky coat or worrying about melanoma.

At the same time, these transitional seasons (fall and spring) can be tricky. The weather is unpredictable. A storm could erupt at any moment. It’s freezing cold in the morning but sometimes blazing hot in the afternoon and then teeth chatteringly cold again in the evenings. Trying to find a way to look good and feel good is a challenge. Here are some tips to help you get through it….

1. Pay attention to measurements

Being able to buy super pretty womens sweaters for winter weather is one of the best things about this season. But beware! You want to leave enough room to slip on at least a thin shirt underneath. This way you don’t have to sweat through the fabric if the temperature rises. You can take the sweater off for a while and keep it nice. Don’t go too big or the sweater will be bulky! You want about an inch (maybe an inch and a half if you don’t want it to be clingy) of breathing room in your sweaters.

2. Carry Reinforcements

Long sleeved tops are great but they aren’t always warm enough. Still, you only get to wear that awesome fall jacket for a few weeks a year. What do you do? Carry an extra layer of warmth with you that you can put on and take off as you need it. I’m a big fan of the Chilly Jilly Wrap because I can bunch it up and put it in my bag when I’m not wearing it. It keeps me warm without forcing me to carry or wear a bulky sweater or coat.

3. Thigh High Boots

Knee high boots are soooo…okay all the time, really. But this season, according to the Huffington Post, the thigh high boots are a must have. At first I was skeptical but when I looked at the pictures I could see how these boots could be handy. The extra boot fabric allows me to continue wearing the shorter skirts and dresses that I love during the summer without worrying that I’m going to freeze my legs off if the weather takes a sharp turn for the colder. It turns out these serve a practical and a fashionable purpose.

4. Hats Never Go Out of Style

A cute beanie cap folds up and easily stuffs into the corner of a purse or backpack. There are, of course, other hats that are cute and practical. The newsboy’s cap is making another comeback this year. I like hats with bills and brims to keep rain off of my face when showers spontaneously start to fall. And, as Glamour says, “DON’T forget a super cute hat.”

Do you have any fashion tips for fall and winter that you want to share? What are your must-haves for this season?

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