How to Wear Bright Colors in Fall

Fall outfit idea featuring a turquoise shift dress and khaki utility dress.

LadyinViolet wears a Cabanalife blue shift dress and khaki utility vest.

The Best ankle boots for fall are the Vince Camuto Katleen peep toe booties.

Outdoor Weekend outfit idea in a shift dress and ankle boots.

Cabanalife Sun protection dress paired with the Kendra Scott Rae Necklace.

Houston Fashion Blogger, Lady in Violet shares how to wear bright colors in fall.

Houston Fashion Blogger shares fall outfit idea in a shift dress and booties.

Blogger outfit - turquoise striped shift dress and khaki utility vest

casual weekend outfit ideas for fall

Lady in Violet shares fall outfit ideas including what to wear with utility vest.

It’s almost October which in Texas means it’s time to go back outside. 🙂 I can’t wait to start enjoying brunch and happy hours outside with friends. A glass of vino, a patio, maybe a little live music – perfection!

I was really excited to find Cabanalife and their dresses which provide sun protection. I never thought about my clothing as sun protection, but theirs has UPF 50 which is the highest protection rating for fabric. They have the cutest little shift dresses just in time for our outdoor season. Houston has so many outdoor events and festivals in October because the weather is usually in the 70s, and I never think to put on sunscreen. I lather it on for the pool or beach, but outdoor wine sipping – not so much. It’s kind of cool to think this cute little dress is helping out.

Their collection has tons of bright colors, so I also wanted to share a few of my favorite ways to wear bright colors in the fall. Don’t think you have to put away all your spring and summer brights just because of fall. I wear many of my cute summer dresses well into October! My top tip is to add a cute pair of ankle boots. These peep toe booties are a great transitional piece and work well with the warm Texas fall.

A second tip is to pair with neutral or fall colors. This khaki color really helps soften the bright turquoise up a bit. You could also pair this turquoise with a camel or cognac brown to really transition straight into fall. I also like to add in complimentary fall colors like this dark purple purse.

Last, layer on lightweight outerwear. Utility vests are a hot fall item, and they pair perfectly with shift dresses. I love how they add a little bit of dimension and shape to the look. If your weather is a little cooler, this dress would also pair perfectly with a denim or brown leather jacket.

So keep those bright colors out, and try some of these tips to see if they work for you. Thanks for stopping by today!!