Transform Your Summer Staples Into Fall Favorites

I'm all about shopping for the next season but sometimes you gotta use what you already have to make magic.

Style

Oct. 15, 2020 07:00AM EST

It's officially fall, ya'll!

Summer 2020 looked nothing like anything any of us could have ever imagined. Above all, I have learned to meet each day with a new rhythm because you never know what the universe might throw at you. The same can be said for fall – as much as I adore fall, it can be difficult to know what to wear and when.

As a fashion enthusiast, I find it thrilling to reinvent some of my favorite staples. I'm all about shopping for the next season but sometimes you gotta use what you already have to make magic. That's exactly what we we have done and we can't wait for you to see. Keep scrolling to see some heat we created by transforming a smock dress, coordinate set, slip dress and maxi skirt.

Smock Dress + Booties

Curated by Charlie Photography/xoNecole

No need to say goodbye to your smock dresses because they are easily transitional. This dress was one of my favorites this summer and I was determined to find ways to make it a fall favorite. Because this dress has long sleeves, it makes for an easy transformation.

Co-ord Set + Button Down + Thigh High Boots

Curated by Charlie Photography/xoNecole

Coordinate sets are my go-to staple year round. Why, you might ask? Because they are so versatile. Take this MIX BASIC RUCHED BIKER SET from The Mix Boutique – you can alter this one set in a million different ways. I opted for a classic, white button down, thigh high boots and a beret to serve up major fall in Paris vibes. With the temperatures on shuffle like my favorite playlist, you never know what the weather gods have in store. Dressing in layers is the key to mastering fall.

You could go a different route by breaking the set down and coupling each piece with other staples. For example, you could rock this crop top with some stylish sweats, a leather jacket and stilettos. You could also wear the biker shorts with an oversized flannel shirt and chunky sneakers.

Slip Dress + Turtleneck

Curated by Charlie Photography/xoNecole

Slip dresses were a hit this summer and this fall you can continue to rock them with ease as long as you pair them with a top that will keep you warm on the cooler days. In this new season, slip dresses can be the perfect date night alternative. From turtlenecks to soft sweaters to camo jackets, you can play around with different tops for effortless styling.

I couldn't wait to rock my Clove Chain Detail Square Toe Diamante Fishnet Court Kitten Heel from Ego Shoes but this look would be just as fly with a pair of Converse or a pair of Doc Martens.

Maxi Skirt + Sweatshirt

Curated by Charlie Photography/xoNecole

It's the color palette for meeeeee! This getup screams autumn-time-fine. Maxi skirts can be a saving grace because they are elegant, fashionable and can be styled for various occasions. I decided to make it my own with an artsy sweatshirt my ex left behind; shoutout to him! I love a good maxi skirt because it gives you the coverage needed for the drop in degrees.

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Featured image by Curated by Charlie Photography/xoNecole

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Transform Your Summer Staples Into Fall Favorites

I'm all about shopping for the next season but sometimes you gotta use what you already have to make magic.

Smock Dress + Booties

Co-ord Set + Button Down + Thigh High Boots

Slip Dress + Turtleneck

Maxi Skirt + Sweatshirt

Are you a member of our insiders squad? Join us in the xoTribe Members Community today!

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You've spoken previously on the importance of maintaining and putting friendship first in your relationship. And you kind of just touched on it again a little bit ago. What advice would you give to married couples who've lost the foundation of friendship in their marriage?

How important is it to showcase the positive and the realness of Black Love to your kids?

Thinking forward to another 20 years from now, when you look back at your marriage, what love legacy do you hope it leaves?

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How does your new studio album, ‘Woman’, directly correlate with the story that you're telling us in the docuseries?

How are both releases timely considering our current racial climate?

What do you define as the makings of a woman?

When do you feel the most "womanly" or the most beautiful as a woman?

What is the moment in your life when you believed that you were coming into your own as a woman?

There are a lot of conversations around gender and sex. What do you see is the difference between femininity and womanhood, if there is one at all?

For Black womanhood, what do you believe makes Black women the most powerful and most majestic?

How would you say that you've grown as a singer-songwriter since you first started in the music industry?

Being a Black woman in the industry is tough, especially when you're in the spotlight as an artist. How do you manage your mental health and how can the music industry do a better job at protecting Black women?

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What is a typical day in your life? If no day is quite the same, give me a rundown of a typical work week and what that might consist of?

What are your mornings like?

How do you wind down at night?

When you have a busy week, what’s the most hectic part of it?

Do you practice any types of self-care? What does that look like for you?

What advice do you have for busy women who feel like they don’t have time for self-care?

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Friends?

Love/Relationships?

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