42 Affordable Summer-to-Fall Items to Buy When You're Bored

We know that shopping isn't the only cure for boredom. There are plenty of productive things you can do with your free time, but if you are in need of some new wardrobe boosters, shopping can indeed be one of them. We may not be able to clean your apartment for you or read a book to you, but we can certainly help you shop.
To be honest, talking about "transitional dressing" can be a bit boring in itself. It's much more exciting to talk about shopping for the four seasons than it is those awkward in-between times, like the one we're about to be in. The thing is, those awkward in-between times can be rather long, and figuring out what to wear during them can be rather hard. So if you're interested in preparing yourself for that in advance (sounds productive to us!), keep scrolling to shop a whopping 42 fashion items to see you through both summer and fall. Bonus: Everything is under $200, much of it under $100.
The autumnal colors in this breezy midi dress make it the perfect transitional piece.
We advise snapping this up ASAP—the Madewell x Christy Dawn collaboration is selling fast.
This print is too good to leave come summer's end.
These flannel accents add a cozy, fall-friendly touch to everyone's favorite white sneakers.
This perfect tank has quickly become a favorite among the Who What Wear team.
We have a hunch these flattering jeans will sell out quickly.
If you haven't experienced the wonder of these jeans, find out why you should here.
Can we all just agree that vests are a trend that needs to happen already?
Wear this over a solid-colored swimsuit now and with jeans come fall.
There are so many ways to style this skirt, including with the matching blazer.
Put multiple trends in one shoe, and this perfect sandal is what you get.
We love the way a bodysuit looks when paired with a silky slip skirt (or jeans, of course).
This can easily be layered under a jacket or over a turtleneck when it finally cools down out there.
Does it even matter what else you're wearing when these are in your ears?
The perfect thing to have on hand for those windy beach nights.
Vintage-inspired frame bags are a buzzy trend to invest in before fall hits.
The color of these pants is surprisingly versatile, and they're surprisingly affordable.
Additional sizes available here.
Who knew this skirt would look so cool with combat boots? (If that's not your style, try kitten heels.)
Anyone else buying this immediately? (PS: It also comes in pink and pistachio.)
Urban Outfitters is our source for every sunglass trend on the cheap.
Next up, 41 stylish Amazon items to buy when you're bored.

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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