Outfit Details: Gwyn Dress, Chanel Belt, Miu Miu Flats (sold out, similar here and here), Janessa Leone Hat, Jacques Marie Mage Sunglasses

Labor Day may be around the corner, but in Charleston, early September still gives plenty of reasons to dress for the sun. Stripes feel crisp again, and the woven bag stays by the door. A brown loafer or an olive belt gives a cotton day dress a bit more shape. The fabrics and silhouettes haven’t really changed, the pieces I’m reaching for are still light and easy. It’s the details that are doing the work.

Outfit Details: Gwyn Dress, Chanel Belt, Miu Miu Flats (sold out, similar here and here), Janessa Leone Hat, Jacques Marie Mage Sunglasses | Prada Tank (sold out, similar here), Merlette Skirt, Call It By Your Name Loafers (sold out, similar here)

There’s a fine balance right now between dressing for the forecast and dressing for what the calendar says. I’m done with the resort-forward version of summer, but I’m not reaching for a sweater yet either. So the accessories carry it: a belt at the waist, a loafer instead of a sandal, a print that reads a little more composed. The same breathable pieces, just pulled into September.