Katalina’s Journal: What to Wear in Scottsdale This Fall
Fall in Scottsdale Is Its Own Kind of Season
Fall fashion in Scottsdale is a little different.
While the rest of the country starts pulling out heavy coats and boots, Arizona is still giving us sunshine, warm afternoons and plenty of days that feel suspiciously like summer.
But that doesn't mean we're skipping fall fashion.
At Katalina's Closet in Scottsdale, Arizona, we're just doing fall our way.
Think lightweight sweaters, beautiful tanks, easy layers, dresses, matching sets and gorgeous fall colors — without dressing like it's 45 degrees outside when it's definitely not. 😂
For this edition of Katalina's Journal, we're talking about what to wear in Scottsdale this fall and how to get that cozy fall feeling while still dressing for Arizona weather.
1. Bring in Fall Colors Before Heavy Fabrics
One of the easiest ways to transition your Scottsdale wardrobe into fall is through color.
You don't need a chunky turtleneck to make an outfit feel seasonal.
We're loving:
Chocolate brown
Camel
Cream and ivory
Wine and burgundy
Olive
Denim blue
Soft blush
Take the silhouettes you already love for warm weather and bring them into fall through richer colors and textures.
A chocolate tank with wide-leg pants can feel completely different from the same outfit in bright summer colors.
That's Arizona fall fashion.
2. Lightweight Sweaters Are Your Best Friend
Yes, we're wearing sweaters in Scottsdale.
No, we're not pretending it's freezing outside.
The key is choosing lightweight sweaters and cardigans that you can actually layer.
Wear a tank underneath during the warmer part of the day and add your sweater when you're inside air conditioning or temperatures cool down at night.
A lightweight knit also looks amazing with denim, flowy pants or thrown over your shoulders with a dress.
You get the fall look without regretting your outfit by lunchtime.
3. Build Your Outfit Around a Great Tank
This is where our Nikibiki obsession makes a lot of sense.
A great fitted tank or cami gives you the perfect base for Scottsdale weather.
Wear it alone when it's warm.
Add a cardigan when you need one.
Pair it with denim.
Wear it with wide-leg pants.
Layer it under an oversized sweater.
One little top suddenly becomes part of half your closet.
That's exactly the kind of piece we want.
4. Made in Italy Fashion Works Beautifully in Arizona
One of the reasons we've fallen so hard for Made in Italy clothing is how effortless so many of the pieces feel.
Flowy pants, lightweight tops, relaxed silhouettes and beautiful fabrics make Italian fashion a natural fit for Scottsdale.
You can create an outfit that looks elevated without piling on layers.
Try wide-leg Italian pants with a fitted tank.
Pair an easy Made in Italy top with denim.
Or wear a relaxed Italian knit once temperatures start cooling down.
Comfortable and gorgeous will always win around here.
5. Don't Put Away the Dresses
One major advantage of fall in Scottsdale?
Dress season isn't over.
A great dress can carry you well beyond summer.
The trick is simply changing how you style it.
Swap summer accessories for richer fall colors.
Add a lightweight cardigan.
Change the shoes.
Add a beautiful handbag and jewelry.
Suddenly the dress you've been wearing all summer feels completely different.
6. Matching Sets Are Made for Scottsdale
We love matching sets everywhere, but they make especially good sense in Arizona.
They're easy.
They're comfortable.
They look put together.
And you can separate the pieces to create entirely different outfits.
Wear the full set to brunch.
Pair the top with denim later.
Wear the pants with a fitted tank.
Throw a cardigan over it when the evening cools down.
We love clothes that work harder than we do. 😂
7. Let Your Accessories Bring the Fall
When the weather isn't cooperating with your fall-fashion fantasy, accessories can do a lot of the work.
This is where you can bring in beautiful leather, richer colors and texture.
Add a great handbag to a simple outfit.
Layer on jewelry.
Switch your summer bag for something in chocolate, black, tan or another deeper fall shade.
Sometimes that's all an outfit needs.
And yes, we're always going to be partial to a beautiful Hammitt handbag.
What Do You Wear for a Night Out in Scottsdale in the Fall?
This is where Scottsdale gets fun.
For dinner, drinks or a night out, start with something that works in the warmer afternoon and add a layer you can bring along.
Try a fitted top with wide-leg pants and a beautiful bag.
A dress with a lightweight cardigan.
Denim with a Made in Italy top.
Or a matching set dressed up with jewelry.
The goal is effortless, not overdone.
California Style Meets Arizona
Opening Katalina's Closet in Scottsdale gave us a chance to bring a little bit of the Katalina's coastal California aesthetic to Arizona.
The climates may be completely different, but our philosophy hasn't changed.
We want clothing that feels good.
We want pieces you can actually wear.
We love beautiful fabrics, unexpected details and outfits that don't require an instruction manual.
And most importantly, we want you to walk out feeling like yourself — just maybe with a really great new outfit.
Visit Katalina's Closet in Scottsdale, Arizona
If you're looking for a women's boutique in Scottsdale with something a little different, come discover Katalina's Closet.
You'll find a curated selection of women's clothing, Made in Italy fashion, sweaters, tanks, dresses, matching sets, accessories and gifts selected with the same Katalina's style you'll find at our Capitola boutique.
And if you're not nearby, you can always shop Katalina's Boutique online and discover our latest New Arrivals from anywhere.
California started our story.
Arizona is becoming part of it.
And we're pretty excited to see where it goes next.
Until next time,
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