Transform Your
Sweet Summer Style Into Fabulous Fall Fashion By Amanda Furbeck, Lehigh Valley Family Stylista
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t can be so hard to let go of summer, especially when it means abandoning summer style to fall fashion. I hate to pack away my favorite summer items, knowing that I might not feel like wearing them again next year when the fashions change. And since fall weather in the Lehigh Valley can be so varied, it is tough to know what to wear when. It’s too soon for winter sweaters, but too late for tiny tanks and light-hearted flip-flops. But I hang on as long as I possibly can, mixing the seasons with select wardrobe twists in order to eke out a few more weeks of wear from those summertime favorites. If you’re like me, you’re probably going to “need” a few fash-
ion staples to bring in the fall and winter seasons. Keep your eyes open for a thigh-length sleeveless coat, a light-weight turtleneck or two, and an elbow-length, light-weight cardigan, in black or neutral, to pull everything together. You also might want to consider anything that comes in black leather, especially knee high boots and a shrunken or fitted jacket. For accessories, think chunky gold chains, bright colored clutches, and over-sized handbags. And whatever you do, don’t forget the tights! Stylish shorts. You know that great-fitting pair of stylish shorts you just love? They don’t have to be relegated to the bottom of your closet just yet. Mix them up with a pair of