Just Put A Cape On It.

As the crisp Autumn weather rolls in with its cool breeze and carpet of rust-hued leaves, t-shirts and shorts fall by the wayside as we reach for something a bit more substantial.

Fall is a time of transition, and thus, is often also a time of sartorial confusion. When looking to stay warm on your stroll to work or voyage across campus, try a poncho or cape. They're practical, able to cut the chill of outdoors but also be removed to reveal a lighter layer underneath when indoors. Here are a few of my faves from across the web.

Nordstrom, $148. Anthropologie, $188. Nasty Gal, $108.

Anthropologie, $188. Nordstrom, $575. Anthropologie, $298.


Because let's be real:
There's no reason for you not to take style cues from American Girl doll Samantha this season. No reason at all.