A cool front calls for lightweight sweaters over shorts.
When summer starts winding down and evenings dip into the 60s, it’s time to grab those lightweight sweaters and use them to build transitional outfits. This Free People sweater is my go-to right now because it’s cozy without being stifling, thanks to a soft knit and a split back. (Pssst: it comes in several super cute colors and is under $75.) I grabbed my trusty One Teaspoon Bandits and a pair of ankle boots to round out this look. Fall on top, summer on bottom.
What I love? This outfit goes a variety of casual places: a weekend brunch/lunch date, an evening patio session with the girls, or a laid back date night. I’ll be taking this Free People sweater with me to Vegas this weekend; it’ll provide a cozy layer for chilly plane rides and cool desert nights.
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You can wear this Free People sweater as an off-the-shoulder number (as I’ve done here; just size up when purchasing) or as a cowl neck– it totally works either way. Come fall + winter, I’ll be layering this with leather jackets and leggings. But right now while summer still hanging on, it vibes nicely with shorts. Have a great weekend!
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Perfect transitional out babe! I love long sleeves & shorts together! The back detail on that sweater is so cute! Wishing you a fun weekend in Vegas!
xMC
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Free People is my fave & so loving this transitional sweater and how you styled it!!
Marta
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loving this bit by bit transition to fall fashion!
Have a great weekend!
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What a perfect transition piece for fall, and loving the back detail!
Chelsea
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I feel like this sweater is stalking me LOL. I keep seeing it and wanting it. It might be time to finally bite the bullet and purchase one!
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Loving this look! Free People is amazing lately. So cute and chic! Hope you have a fabulous time in Vegas!
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I love this transition outfit. I can’t wait to see your Fall outfits.
Beautetude
Really cute and simple outfit!
XO
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You look amazing dear!
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I love that sweater. It looks totally cute with the shorts. xo ~ Megan The Fashionista Momma
I love pairing sweaters over shorts! Such a cool, casual outfit and super comfy too! Love the styling babe!
xoxo Rina
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Love the casual but chic styling, thanks for the idea!
Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Rosanna x
Great post and outfit! I love combining sweaters with shorts! 🙂
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This is such a stunningly chic look. I really love the sweater. <3
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Beautiful!!!!
Chiara
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I have had my eye on this sweater forever and now I want it even more! Love how you styled it with the distressed shorts!
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One Teaspoon shorts have always appealed to me, but I think I may be too tall. I don’t want everything hanging out D: they look amazing on you with that one shouldered sweater though girl! 🙂
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I really love the sweater and shorts combo – we never, ever have the right kind of weather to wear it here in Dublin (Ireland), but I think it’s SO cute.
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Soooo cute and comfy! And girl…you ALWAYS have the best shoes! Loving those ankle booties!
Hope you have a great weekend!
xo, Lily
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This is such a great transitional outfit!
Great transitional look! I love this Free People sweater and those boots are so cute!
Julia x
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Love the sweater — such a rad look with those denim shorts!
I hope your day is as beautiful as you are!
xoxo, Vanessa
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I have a friend that styles like this and I love it.
So stylish.
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Very cool outfit 🙂
I have similar shorts. Love the top!
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I wish you wore a dark red lipstick with this outfit and that’s all I will say! You look fantastic girl!
Kisses,
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One of my favorite casual looks! Love these shorts!
xo, Jane
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I ‘m in love with this Free People sweater!! It looks great with the denim cut offs and booties for a transitional look!
Rachael
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Ashley, this sweater is everything! I love the split back detail and the way it flows in the back. And it is so adorable with cut off denim shorts and booties. I need to copy this outfit for sure!
Thanks so much for linking up with me On the Edge of the Week! I hope to see you again next week. Have a marvelous weekend!
Shelbee
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This is gorgeous, so effortless but stylish, I’d definitely wear this myself (although I’d have to have jeans in place of the shorts due to the lack of sun in Scotland haha)
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I love a sweater and shorts combo! My husband laughs at me but I think it’s so cute! That sweater looks so comfy!
Have a great weekend Ashley!
XoXo,
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Loving that sweater! It’s the perfect slouchy fit and the back makes it so fun. Cute cute! Have fun in Vegas this weekend!
Such a perfect transition piece for fall, and loving the back detail too!
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Amazing look! I love this sweater and the boots
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You surely good great in shorts always. Nice relaxed outfit!
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I’m loving the way you’ve worn and styled this sweater, girl! I love that the neckline is versatile and I honestly wouldn’t have known that was the case with this one had you not showcased it here! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have the most amazing weekend ahead!
XO,
Jalisa
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Love those shorts on you! Your legs look AH-mazing! <333
Blessings,
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No one does comfy chic better than you! Gorgeous xx
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Ahhhh such a nice outfit, you look so chic! You rock it!!!
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You look so cool hun , love your boots!
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You look so sexy babe
kisses
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You look great dear!
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That is such a gorgeous sweater! I love the open back detail. Gemma x
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I love this outfit! It’s so perfect for the transition from summer to fall 🙂
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Free People’s sweaters are so cozy! Love this one on you. So perfect for every season!
xo
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Simple, yet so stylish – you look amazing!
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This is a great transitional outfit! I love the way you styled this sweater and the split back is so pretty!
xo, Esther
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I love this sweater it looks so cozy!!
Xo, Kelsey
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So easy wear this combo 🙂
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Love the top, it’s full of the latest trends with the off the shoulder, open back, high low hem style.