5 Summer Trends to Take Right into Fall

When it comes to fashion, there is no hard and fast rule that the trend of one season shouldn't transcend into another. Many trendy summer clothes and accessories look cool right into fall. Let's check out some of the cool summer fashion wears that our experts at SheKnows have picked up that will still look great on you in fall.

• Bright bags: Brightly colored bags have a distinctly summery feel, but there is no reason they can't be carried in fall. Whether bright red, pink or black, you can tote them right up to September and still look cool.

• Nautical Stripes: What can be more summery than nautical stripes the look both stylish and lighthearted? From shoes and dresses to swimsuits and tank tops, everything looks cool in nautical stripes. And these can be taken right into the fall with or without modifications. A fitted blazer over a striped tank worn with wide leg trousers and flags looks great on anyone. So does a striped dress with tights and a cropped denim jacket

• Flirty Florals: What makes a girl look feminine and fashionable in summer? The answer is floral prints. Brightly colored flirty floral prints on everything from skirts and sundresses to sandals and tote bags are guaranteed to bring out the sparkle on a girl's face. Floral prints can be adapted very well with fall clothes. A floral blouse worn with high waisted pants and stacked heels makes a girl trendy in fall. So does wearing a floral tunic over skinny black pants, clinched at the waist with a thin, braided belt.

• Animal Print: Fashion items with animal prints have found favor with everyone from celebrities to the girl next door as a cool summer wear. The good news for those who have collected lots of them is that this is one of the easiest summer trends to take into fall because it's neutral by nature and goes well with any fall clothes.

• Mega Metallics: Nothing can help you make a fashion statement more effectively than metal accessories. Metal cuffs, bracelets, multi-chain necklaces, dangling earrings and skinny belts are cool anytime of the year. But they especially complement summer clothes, and project an air of happiness. This is the reason many celebrities choose to sparkle in them every summer. But because they also go very well with fall clothes, they are also great for fall.