Easy Summer Outfits with Chocolate Brown and Blue Denim

It's that time of the year when it's still very much Summer but when we start longing for the crisp Fall air, the changing landscape colors, and the fashion adventure. Fall is the best season when it comes to fashion in my opinion. Contrarily to Summer when you have to spare the amount of clothing you wear and are limited with fabric choices, Fall offers total style freedom. No need to haul around a big coat, yet we can play with all kinds of materials and layers without feeling like we'll succomb to a heat stroke. Going from Summer to Fall is a great time to get back into trench jackets, update your color palette, and introduce texture to your outfits. Here are 5 easy tips to nail the Summer to Fall fashion transition:

Add a Classic Fall Color

We all recognize Fall's classic hues. They are mainly marigold yellow, burgundy red, burnt orange, olive green and brown. Adding any of these colors to your outfits instantly gives them a Fall mood.

One option is to pair blue jeans with a jacket in one of the Fall colors I mentioned above. To keep it transitional, I opted for off-white shoes.

Another way to straddle Summer and Fall in style is to again go for blue jeans, but this time with a blouse and accessories in berry tones such as this blouse and this oxblood leather handbag.

Wear Brown Boots

It doesn't matter what you wear, if you throw on some brown leather boots, you're sure to create a Fall vibe. For this elevated casual outfit, I went for a brown pleated skirt with a denim jacket and brown leather boots. The generous amount of brown, boots included, keeps this look in tune with the season.

Throw on a Trench or Leather Jacket

Just as the sky is blue, everyone needs a good trench coat and leather jacket. These are classic Fall staples and offer a lot of styling versatility. You can wear them more formally or casually, with just about anything in your wardrobe. For this office outfit, I paired wide-leg linen pants that I wore during the summer with a wide leather belt and a leather jacket. This is an easy way to keep your Summer favorites in rotation while making your way into Fall.

I followed the same formula here, pairing Summer's staple white jeans with a long khaki trench coat. Mixing Summer and Fall pieces is sure to deliver the perfect transitional outfit.

Have Fun Layering

Layering puts so much fun into dressing! It's really the part of it that lets you create unique outfits and stand out. When it comes to layering, there are really no hard and fast rules. It's all about being adventurous and going for what strikes your fancy. Here, I paired black-brown jeans with a longline printed top that I layered with a knit vest. Keeping to sleeveless layers keeps the outfit breathable in the transitional weather.

Play with Texture

If not during the Fall, when else will you get away with mixing textured knits, silk, leather, and suede all in one look? Fall's definitely the time to just reach for all your favorite materials and creatively assemble them into a look. Case in point: this outfit featuring a silk midi skirt, a cable-knit sweater, a leather moto jacket and suede knee-high boots. To keep everything flowing, try and keep the pieces in the same color family.

Can we all agree that barrel jeans are more versatile than we give them credit for? Yes, wide-leg jeans and straight-leg jeans are trend-proof staples, but a barrel silhouette offers a modern take on many classic denim outfit formulas. Here are some easy ways to rock this denim style during the warm season.

Barrel Jeans With A Colorful Blazer

Jeans and a blazer will always be a vibe! Pair dark wash barrel jeans with a bold, colorful blazer for a striking contrast that says edgy on the bottom, and business on top. For a playful and coordinated spin, also wear colorful shoes.

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Barrel Jeans With A Denim Shirt

When in doubt with denim, double down on it! A denim on denim outfit makes for an intentional streetstyle combination that works perfectly with casual and weekend feats. I went for an oversized denim shirt with these barrel jeans to play up the proportions and added a belt for balance. And a trick to give a Canadian tuxedo more visual interest is to opt for different denim washes.

Barrel Jeans With A French Blazer

To give barrel jeans a French-style allure, pair them with a haute-couture inspired piece such as a collarless French blazer. I was going for something between casual and classy chic and landed on this combo. To elevate it even more, I layered a silk shirt underneath the blazer, wore dressy heeled sandals, and opted for a structured leather bag. This look gives Chanel and Dior vibes, but in an everyday fashion and who doesn't love that?

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Barrel Jeans With A White Shirt

Everyone needs a white shirt! These are proven closet staples that pair with everything and make the perfect layering piece, regardless of the season. I have a stash of those in different silhouettes and lengths to blend with different outfit moods. For this elevated casual outfit, I paired a longline and tailored white shirt with barrel jeans and flatform sandals. The shirt details including the billowy sleeves, large buttons and clean collar really bring the medium wash barrel jeans up many notches.

Barrel Jeans With A Light Blouse

For a breezy weekend look, pair barrel jeans with an off-the-shoulder light top. This makes for a feminine and chic vibe that works perfectly for coffee meetups on Saturdays, Sunday brunch, or even date night.

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I hope this post inspires you to reach for barrel jeans more as you build your outfits! Which one of these looks do you vote for? Chime in in the comments below!