As the seasons begin to shift, I find myself standing in front of my closet wondering what to wear. I want something that feels like fall but with the temperatures still ever rising I need pieces that are lightweight. I know I’m not alone in this I think quandary which is why I’m sharing the AvA essentials I turn to during these seasonal transition days. Days are hot but nights are cooler up north.

I wear our cotton blouses all year long. The style is versatile, flattering, and seems to go with everything. My favorite cotton prints for this time of year are Regalia and White Fantasia. They just go anywhere and blend into the fall colorways effortlessly. You’ll find me wearing my blouses over a pair of pants or under a jacket.

A huge perk of our silk blouses are they are so easy to wear. Life has gotten a little quieter around us and because of that I find myself looking for a causal yet elevated look far more often. Plus the roomy fit makes them comfortable and flattering. I find the Ala Blouse to be the perfect look for a dinner out with friends.

The Kate Silk Blouse is a favorite for so many of my friends. It is a little fancier that the Ala Blouse and it gives every body shape this absolute wow factor. I suggest taking a peek at the blouse in our Angel's Trumpet print–one of our loveliest prints. You can also search for the style by looking up Kate.

The Gabriele Pants are a match made in heaven for any of our blouses. Made of an Italian stretch cotton in solid colors they are wildly comfortable and extremely versatile. I love the Khaki and the Black as we head out of summer. Although I have never adhered to the no white after Labor Day rule. (I like what looks good and do not worry about the rest. Sometimes rules are just there to be broken!)

I often wear the Gabriele Pants in Khaki with the Keaton Blouse or Rhea Jacket paired with a belt. I wear them as shirts or with a blouse underneath if I want to look a little more polished. The Millie Peplum Top adds sophistication to this layered Khaki look and I find it to be my absolute go-to travel look. I can get off the plane without looking like a wrinkled mess.

Our perennial favorite–wear these as dresses or as a duster over your favorite pants. My favorite prints for this season are the Regalia, White Fantasia and Narragansett in silk but you certainly can’t go wrong with any of our prints.