What to Wear When Mornings Are Cold and Afternoons Are Warm

Early fall often creates the hardest kind of dressing: cold at the start of the day, comfortable by lunch and cool again in the evening. The solution is to build an outfit that still works after one or two layers come off.

Choose a base that can stand alone

A simple knit should look complete without the jacket. A relaxed V-neck such as the Maëva™ Relaxed V-Neck Knit Sweater can work alone during the warmer part of the day.

Use a cardigan as the removable middle layer

The Adélie™ Heart-Button Knit Cardigan can be worn closed in the morning and removed or opened as temperatures rise.

Keep the lower half consistent

Tailored or wide-leg trousers work across temperature changes without needing adjustment. Browse women's trousers for options that pair with both knits and jackets.

Add outerwear only where it earns its place

A lighter jacket is easier to carry later than a heavy winter coat. Patterned quilted options such as the Florine™ Floral Contrast Quilted Jacket can also become the main visual element of a simple outfit.

Carry warmth in an accessory

For days with larger temperature swings, the Thaïs™ Oversized Triangle Wool Shawl gives you another removable layer without changing the core outfit.