Tropical print in a fall color scheme makes for a perfect transitional outfit.
Ahhh, September in Kansas City: where checking the forecast is totally necessary because anything can happen, but you can hedge your bets it’s going to feel like summer until at least the end of the month. I’m definitely in a fall frame of mind but need lightweight pieces to keep from sweating through my clothing. This transitional tropical dress is the absolute jam because it’s super breezy like summer but painted in fall-esque colors. Can you wear it in June? Yep. Can you wear it in October? Yep again. Today I’m wearing it with a pair of slouchy faux suede boots to amp up that fall factor, but last week I wore it to the office with brown leather sandals and it worked just as well.
I also layered on a utility jacket because I loved the way it looked; a nice easy layering job to inch into fall. However, I ditched the utility jacket when I wore it out for date night later because holy hell, Kansas was a sweatbox that day. Come true fall, I’ll layer a turtleneck and leggings underneath, or top it with a heftier leather jacket. This cool transitional tropical dress is going to carry me through Thanksgiving, just you watch.
(Psst, keep scrolling below for my Shopbop sale picks!)
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Kansas City Fashion Week kicked off this past Sunday with a brunch + garden party. This week is packed with shows: I’m hitting up Thursday and Saturday night. We’re back at Union Station, Rachel Roy is closing out KCFW (and dressing yours truly for Saturday night), and it’s going to be a blast! I’ll have real-time updates over on Instagram stories, if you want to follow along!
The Fall Shopbop End-of-Season Sale.
The Shopbop gods have blessed us with another big sale! If you’re a Shopbop customer (or you have the Shopbop app), you can start shopping right now. (Accounts are free to set up, btw.) Starting tomorrow, the public can shop the sale, which lasts until Saturday, September 29th. Get 20% off orders under $500 and 25% off orders $500+ with code: STOCKUP18 at checkout.
Here are some much-loved faves I have in the heavy rotation. You’ve seen the rings here and here, the jeans here, the blush pumps , and the Le Specs sunnies here and here.
These are items that I’m stalking for the sale. Definitely going to grab this leopard bomber and these dope mustard wide-leg trousers.
Accessories + shoes I’m all about:
Linking up with The Fashion Canvas + Walking in Memphis in High Heels, I Do DeClaire, Straight A Style + On the Daily Express, Rosy Outlook + Seeking Sunshine, Pumps and Push Ups, and The Pleated Poppy.
The tropical dress is very cute and looks great with the boots!
Thank you, doll!
You’ve gotta love a piece that makes those seasonal transitions well – and this works pretty perfectly with those fall boots.
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
Right? Makes this dress such a great purchase!
This is SUCH a great transitional look babe!!
xx Leah / http://www.leahbehr.com
Thanks so much, Leah!
Such a lovely and beautiful dress on you Ashley. I like the boots a lot.
https://www.missymayification.co.uk
Thanks, babe- I am loving how flattering it is!
Tropical totally terrific! I just love the color combo and print of this! You look fantastic!
Thanks, Andrea- loving dressing for a new season!
This dress is gorgeous! I love the colours.
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
Thanks, Gemma!
THEEEEE most perfect way to transition from summer to fall. I love the colors, print, OTK boots…seriously everything is PERF!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
Thanks, Shauna- I am loving the way these boots add a fall spin to just about anything!
YASSSS!! This dress is so fab, I love the fall colors! Styled so perfectly, a perfect transitional look!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Thanks, sista! Happy Hump Day!
This is such a spot on fall look, Ashley!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thank you so much, Jodie! I am definitely in a fall mood right now!
I just love these tall boots! So classy but stylish!
I am suuuuch a fan of these boots, too!
I love that it didn’t take much to make a summery tropical dress feel so ready for fall! Great color palette.
Chic on the Cheap
Yes- the color scheme in this print made it really easy!
Loving those boots! great look!
kelseybang.com
4allthingsdisney.com
Thank you! 🙂
Those boots and that dress are amazing !! Great look 🙂
Thanks so much, Tammy!
OMG those boots are the coolest ones babe!!
xx
Mónica Sors
MES VOYAGES À PARIS
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Aren’t they gorgeous?! 🙂
OMG You look Stunning:) I love it
Kisses:*
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Thank you!
I like the original print of the dress! Very much your style 😉
ANOUK
It’s a super fun print, right? Had to have it!
Oh this is such a fab look and I love every pieces! Beautifully styled!
Edwige | http://www.hypnozglam.com
Thank you, Edwige! Happy Hump Day, babe!
Such a great transitional look! I love the print on that dress & it looks so good with the boots!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
These boots are seriously my new JAMS!
What a great dress! You’re so right–the colors are perfectly fall but the print is a bit summery. I love how you styled it here!
Thanks so much, Shea- I think this dress will work into mid-October if I layer it right!
Love this color
You look amazing 💟
https://bellacomocamella.blogspot.com/
Isn’t the print super fun? 🙂
I love your dress!
Kisses darling
Bellezza pour femme – fashion blog di Marzia Amaranto
Thank you, Marzia!
Perfect fall outfit, love every piece of this look. and you matched all these different pieces perfectly together. You look absolutely gorgeous queen
Best wishes Ashon
https://ashonfashionary.com/my-husband-styled-me/
Thank you so much, babe!
Very cute dress. Love that kind of print. Make me thinking about summer :))
XX
http://www.elblogdebarbaracrespo.com/2018/09/multicolored-crochet-shorts/
Thanks, babe!
What a pretty dress! I’m definitely shopping the Shopbop sale 🙂
It’s suuuuch a good sale- I scored some yummy fall goodies!
What a beautiful outfit so trendy!
bisous
http://www.gallech.com/
Thanks, Rita!
Oooh gorgeous dress on you and love your sale picks!!
xx Tyler
http://www.girlmeetsgold.com
Thank you so much!
so cute and stylish love it!
https://www.hendlerit.com/
Thank you!
I love your outfits. They are teaching me about style. Keep up the good work!
I am so happy; you are too kind, my friend!
I’ve been all over the Shopbop sale today! It’s amazing!
Raindrops of Sapphire
Seriously SO good, right? I scored some amazing pieces!
This is such a cute Fall look, love that dress.
xo
Pinksole
Thanks, Rachelle! 🙂
The shopbop sale is my favorite! In love with your boots!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
It’s SUCH a killer sale, right? 🙂
Wow! You look very stylish!
http://www.recklessdiary.ru
Thanks, Anya! 🙂
Those are the perfect suede boots! Can’t wait for fall weather!!
xx Van | FOREVERVANNY
Yesss- I am actually really excited about fall right now!
Love the idea of transforming a summer look into autumn! And I love the thigh high boots 🙂
– Marina W
http://waitmarinawho.blogspot.com/2018/09/autumn-tag-movie.html
Gotta love a good pair of tall boots! 🙂
Gorg! I love the nontraditional colors of this palm print, which makes it really work well for the fall with the brown tones. Love those boots, too!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
If you’d have told me about a “fall-themed tropical print” before this dress, I’m not sure I would’ve understood- now I TOTALLY get it! 🙂
The print on that dress is beautiful! It’s styled perfectly with the boots and that jacket. I want to wear this for spring! haha
SHANNON VALLE life + style blog
Thank you so much, Shannon!
Love the patterns on that dress, so beautiful 😀
You look wonderful girl !
With love and sunshine,
Patricia & Miguel
http://www.freeoversea.com
Thanks, guys! Hope you are well!
YOUR LOOK IS SO INSPIRING!!
KISSES
MARINA
https://www.SWEETLAVANDA.IT
Thank you, Marina!
Oh that boots is rocking!
Nice outfit.
Ann
https://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com/
Thank you, Ann!
Perfect look, love the dress and those suede boots are over the top!
Fashion and Cookies – fashion and beauty blog
These suede boots are my new favorites!
Love the print dress so much and you looks so cool!!
http://www.ismurfshion.com
Thank you!
Love this amazing print! These boots are perfect with this dress too.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Thanks so much, Kathrine!
What a cute dress! I like it with the boots and I love the print – I’ve seen a lot of that print around, I have a dress with the same print but on a green backdrop instead of a white one. It’s so fun to wear, goes with so many other colours!
Hope you are having a good week 🙂
Away From The Blue Blog
It’s such a great print for transitioning seasons because it works so well in both! Thanks so much, Mica!
LOVE the idea of a tropical dress for fall, because let’s face it – it’s still mega hot outside! Just throw on a jacket and boots <3
Green Fashionista
Right- while the weather in KC is cooperating this week, who knows what’ll happen next? And I know your Floridians are in the heat for a lot longer! 🙂
Oh I love how you fall-ified this dress with the OTK boots and jacket! And the Shopbop sale is the best!! Those plaid ankle boots are SO YOU!!
Gina || On the Daily Express
Ahhh, aren’t those plaid boots DOPE?! I might not be able to resist ’em! 🙂
Your clothing seems to be very refreshing. I loved your boots ♥
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I love the tropical print dress. It’s so cute and the shape has a little bit of the 80s in it. Those boots are fabulous and I can see why you love wearing this!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
Such a pretty dress on you, lady! I really love the print!
xo,
Angela
The print of the dress is amazing! It screams Fall 😀
The boots were a good touch.
http://www.desiringsme.com/pluses-minuses-02/
The print of the dress is amazing! It screams Fall 😀
The boots were a good touch.!
http://www.desiringsme.com/pluses-minuses-02/