It's safe to say I'm not a pants girl. With short legs and the thighs of a former dancer, I typically dread shopping for fall/winter bottoms. Since New York is still welcoming some transitional weather, I'm taking advantage of every last opportunity to make use of my summer wardrobe. Versatile pieces like this striped number are sure to stick around for a while.

The weather has officially hit that transitional period of arctic mornings and unpredictable afternoons. As much as I love fall temperatures, getting dressed now means struggling to battle the early chill without sweating bullets later in the day. I typically count on various layers to take on the seasonal transition, but that doesn't stop at outerwear. Taking on a versatile, adaptable look for autumn is as easy as a pair of over-the-knee socks.