Fashion Friday: How to Style Linen Overalls

August is already almost over (how?!), and it's time to start thinking about fall fashion and how to transition. I recently bought a pair of olive green linen overalls on clearance at TJ Maxx and think it's a great summer-to-fall transition piece.

I took a quick look at my closet, which currently has all of my summer clothes out in addition to a few sweaters for layering and unexpected cold days, and found four easy, but different ways to style linen overalls. After all, unless a clothing item is for a special occasion, you should maximize your outfit options to make your purchase worth it and to simply be sustainable in your shopping.

Trendy transitions: with an off-the-shoulder top and sandals

This outfit is perfect for a mild or cool late summer or early fall day where you won't want to be all covered up yet. The off-the-shoulder top and sandals add some casual summer vibes and give you some breathing room and let you soak up some sun if you want. They're also trendy. The hems of the pants can be rolled up more if desired depending on weather and preference. This is an easy late summer look I can't wait to throw on. It has a nice balance of comfy and casual, but the off-the-shoulder top elevates it a bit.

Casual and cool: with a T-shirt and sneakers

Any T-shirt could be substituted for my coral and white striped ringer tee, but this one goes with the overalls perfectly because of the olive trim on the neck and sleeves. The coral and white stripes and white sneakers add a vibrant pop of color and contrast.

Light and easy: with a long sleeve top and sneakers

For when it starts to get a bit cool, light and thin long sleeve tops and sweaters can be paired with these linen overalls. It's a very simple look but still looks and feels like you're put together and put thought into your outfit. I would probably wear these with some sneakers, but ankle boots or combat boots could spice things up a bit.

Comfy and cozy: with a sweater and sneakers

They're called overalls, but there's nothing stopping you from wearing them under tops as well. When it's a crisp fall day that's perfect for sweaters, you could throw on a big, comfy sweater like this one over the overalls instead of under. The straps may show but don't look bad. Like with the last outfit, there are a variety of footwear options. White sneakers like these Vans add a sharp contrast to the outfit and keep it very casual, but combat boots or flats could add a different vibe.