Summer is quickly coming to a close, fall is right around the corner and we are entering a transitional phase weather wise. What to wear during this in-between time of the year is always a challenge. I recently went on another closet purge so I can get a clear head and figure out what I really need to round out my wardrobe—and to make room for more clothes. This French Connection dress was a keeper for sure. I picked it up this past spring and was planning on wearing it this summer with gladiator flats but somehow I never got around to buying a pair. But what is nice about this dress is that it can also be worn with tights and a jacket. Here I wore it sans tights but with some black suede fall booties which I purchased at Zara and wrote about in this post. I also wore these booties to NYFW with faux black leather leggings and a sleeveless black Alice & Olivia dress—a look I hope to recreate and post for you guys when it is not 90 degrees out and I am not drenched in sweat. So what transitional pieces are you considering? Have you started your fall shopping yet? And when was the last time you did a closet purge?
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Rachelle
September 16, 2015I haven’t really started Fall shopping but I did do a purge a few weeks ago. You look so chic, love that dress.
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Jackie Harrison
September 16, 2015Great outfit love the top you look fabulous
Shybiker
September 16, 2015What a wonderfully stylish dress! I’d love to see it with tights. You have exceptional taste.
Marie
September 16, 2015That dress looks so great out you. It looks so good with the booties!!
K / House of KTS
September 16, 2015I am so loving those boots girl. I am such a boot girl and I also love wearing the texture suede in shoes.. it’s just something luxe about it. You look amazing.
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tracy
September 16, 2015I love that top and booties. It has been kind of fall like here the last few days and I have been so happy about it. Unfortunately today begins a warm up. I would be so happy with fall weather year round.
Shireen L. Platt
September 16, 2015What a gorgeous dress, Ali and the boots looks great with it! Autumn is fully here, it’s been raining a lot and the temperature has went down considerably. I don’t mind it though, anything better than the freaking heatwave. Haha!
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Missy May
September 16, 2015You look so beautiful, Alicia. The dress is classy.
I haven’t really shopped for Fall. I’ve some pieces in my closet I haven’t worn, so will make use of them. But if something catches my eye, you know how we do. Ha!! 🙂
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Akaleistar
September 17, 2015What a beautiful look! Love the booties 🙂
Bing
September 17, 2015I have a dress that kinda sorta look like that,now Im inspired to bring it out and have it photographed with me on it of course,haha.
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Danielle
September 17, 2015I like this look very much! The dress will certainly look perfect with tights and a jacket! Love those booties!
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misslovelyattitude
September 17, 2015this top looks beautiful 🙂
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Shannon
September 17, 2015Such a great look! Obsessed with those booties! Zara never fails.
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Mitzie Mee
September 17, 2015This time of the year is probably one of the most difficult times to dress for. I go with a jacket, and I’m too hot. Without a jacket, I’ll freeze. I really like your dress and the suede booties are perfect companions:)
Dressed2dNines
September 18, 2015Love the booties and your top! Striking look today girl 🙂
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Kim of A Very Sweet Blog
September 18, 2015I love doing closet purges! I change out my closet twice a year and always go through everything. Haven’t started yet, because its still hot and my home is going through remodeling. I love your dress and those booties look fab with it Allie.
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Kathleen
September 18, 2015Love your boots! Perfect transitional outfit.
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Glamoury Armory
September 18, 2015Beautiful look Allie, those boots are amazing, I need a pair. I am starting my fall shopping!! yay!
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Denysia
September 20, 2015I love the dress! Hopefully this hot weather will leave soon! It’s been so hot since July, that I don’t want to leave the house!