I quickly put together my dream fall fashion wish list, and it only made sense to do the same for my mom’s closet. While I’m ready for chunky sweaters and Birkenstock clogs, my mom lives in the now and is looking for essentials that can take her from summer to fall. So, as her dedicated personal shopper, I took her to her favorite one-stop shop: Amazon, to round up six transitional fall pieces that will get her through those 80- to 60-degree days. My picks included lightweight cardigans, bootcut jeans, and maxi dresses, and the best part is, they’re all under $50.
6 fashion essentials for the transition to autumn:
Blencott Silk V-neck Tank Top
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My love of layering comes from my mom, whose go-to piece for summer and fall for the past two years has been the Brencott Silk V-Neck Tank. When the weather cools down, she wears it under a thick cardigan or with a denim jacket. I wear the pink tank a lot, so I’m planning on buying a few other colors while it’s on sale for just $14. The tank comes in 19 colors and prints, including beige, orange, white, pink, and floral, in sizes from XS to 3XL. It features a deep V-neck in the front and back, a shirttail hem, and a wide sleeveless design that covers bra straps.
Signature by Levi Strauss Gold Bootcut Jeans
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I was browsing Amazon’s denim selection when my mom stopped me mid-scroll when I came across a pair of gold bootcut jeans from Levi Strauss & Co. They come in five washes, from light to black, and sizes from 2 to 28 with short or long inseams. The mid-rise jeans are made from a cotton-polyester blend with a little stretch for a slim fit through the leg, and the boot-hem style is perfect for fall.
Dreampair platform sneakers
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I was gifted a pair of platform sneakers from Dream Pairs, and my mom is obsessed with them, even taking mine for walks. So it only made sense to add a neutral-toned sneaker to this list to add to your fall capsule wardrobe. The shoes are available in sizes 5-12 and seven colors. They feature a woven upper and lightweight platform sole. They also have a jagged tread on the bottom for extra grip, a pull tab at the back for easy slip-on, and extra padding on the tongue and heel. Plus, they’re machine washable.
Below, find more transitional fashion pieces I’m dressing my mom for fall, all available on Amazon and priced under $50.
Hot Touch Oversized Button Down Shirt
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Grace Karin Long Sleeve Knit Cardigan
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Meloquity ribbed knit maxi dress
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