Transitional dressing made easy! Take a cue from Kendall Jenner and Olivia Culpo and beat the unpredictable fall weather with lightweight layers

  • Kendall, 21, and Olivia, 25, have recently stepped out in fall-friendly layering combos, as have Katie Holmes, 38, and Ruth Wilson, 35
  • FEMAIL reveals the four lightweight pairings to don this fall

The transition period from summer to fall makes getting dressed very tricky. Mornings start off cool and then warm up by afternoon.

To solve this fashion dilemna, take some sartorial inspiration from stars Olivia Culpo, 25, Kendall Jenner, 21, Katie Holmes, 38, and Ruth Wilson, 35, who have all mastered the art of stylish layering.

FEMAIL breaks down their clever combos and reveals how to get the look.

1. OFF-THE-SHOULDER TOP + FITTED TURTLENECK 

'It' girl: Olivia Culpo, 25, stepped out this week looking poised and polished in an off-the-shoulder top layered over a white turtleneck

'It' girl: Olivia Culpo, 25, stepped out this week looking poised and polished in an off-the-shoulder top layered over a white turtleneck

Leave it to style star Olivia Culpo to find a way to make summer's favorite top fall appropriate.  

The 25-year-old former beauty queen stepped out in New York City this week sporting a cream off the shoulder top layered with a short-sleeved turtleneck. 

She completed the cool combo with an A-line skirt, heels and an oversized tote by Scandinavian brand HVRMNNSN.

SHOP IT NOW 

Stylish duo:Self-Portrait top, $305, modaoperandi.com + Lands End turtleneck, $29.50, landsend.com
Stylish duo: Boohoo top, $7, boohoo.com + Topshop turtleneck, $50, topshop.com

Stylish duo: Left: Self-Portrait top, $305, modaoperandi.com + Lands End turtleneck, $29.50, landsend.com. Right: Boohoo top, $7, boohoo.com + Topshop turtleneck, $50, topshop.com

Unexpected layers: Andrea Bogosian top, $533, farfetch.com + Michael Kors turtleneck, $795, net-a-porter.com
Unexpected layers: Yigal Azrouel top, $419, intermixonline.com + Uniqlo turtleneck, $14.90, uniqlo.com

Unexpected layers: Left: Andrea Bogosian top, $533, farfetch.com + Michael Kors turtleneck, $795, net-a-porter.com. Right: Yigal Azrouel top, $419, intermixonline.com + Uniqlo turtleneck, $14.90, uniqlo.com

2. CAUSAL BOMBER + STRUCTURED BUTTON UP

Model behavior: Kendall Jenner, 21, hit the streets of New York City in a tailored button down with a Fiorucci bomber jacket layered on top

Model behavior: Kendall Jenner, 21, hit the streets of New York City in a tailored button down with a Fiorucci bomber jacket layered on top

While a crisp button down is usually worn with tailored suits and pencil skirts, Kendall Jenner gave the workwear staple some edge.

The 21-year-old layered her striped top with a sporty blue bomber jacket by Fiorucci and tucked it into high-waisted jeans. 

This unexpected pairing is perfect for chilly mornings, and as the day warms up, simply remove the jacket and drape it over your shoulders for a sleek off-duty look.

SHOP IT NOW 

Cool combo: H&M bomber, $39.99, hm.com + Palmer//Harding shirt, $338, matchesfashion.com
Cool combo: Topshop bomber, $75, topshop.com + J.Crew shirt, $69.50, jcrew.com

Cool combo: Left: H&M bomber, $39.99, hm.com + Palmer//Harding shirt, $338, matchesfashion.com. Right: Topshop bomber, $75, topshop.com + J.Crew shirt, $69.50, jcrew.com

Perfect pairing: Carven bomber, $690, farfetch.com + Nicholas K shirt, $315, intermixonline.com
Perfect pairing: Boohoo bomber, $13, boohoo.com + Tibi shirt, $395, net-a-porter.com

Perfect pairing: Left: Carven bomber, $690, farfetch.com + Nicholas K shirt, $315, intermixonline.com. Right: Boohoo bomber, $13, boohoo.com + Tibi shirt, $395, net-a-porter.com

3. TIGHT T-SHIRT + BILLOWY TOP

Style star: Ruth Wilson, 35, cut a stylish figure in a Johanna Ortiz look that featured a fitted striped tee layered over a billowy white shirt

Style star: Ruth Wilson, 35, cut a stylish figure in a Johanna Ortiz look that featured a fitted striped tee layered over a billowy white shirt

The Affair actress Ruth Wilson cut a stylish figure in a head-to-toe Johanna Ortiz ensemble at a recent red carpet event.

The cool modern look featured a fitted striped tee layered over a white shirt with billowy sleeves. 

The 35-year-old paired the daring yet polished tops with a flouncy metallic skirt, bow belt and strappy heels

SHOP IT NOW 

Pile them on: Topshop t-shirt, $35, topshop.com + Caroline Constas top, $395, intermixonline.com
Pile them on: Zara t-shirt, $15.90, zara.com + Milly top, $335, farfetch.com

Pile them on: Left: Topshop t-shirt, $35, topshop.com + Caroline Constas top, $395, intermixonline.com. Right: Zara t-shirt, $15.90, zara.com + Milly top, $335, farfetch.com

Sleek and chic: Derek Lam 10 Crosby t-shirt, $395, farfetch.com + Frame Denim top, $245, modaoperandi.com
Sleek and chic: H&M t-shirt, $9.99, hm.com + Solace London top, $38, net-a-porter.com

Sleek and chic: Left: Derek Lam 10 Crosby t-shirt, $395, farfetch.com + Frame Denim top, $245, modaoperandi.com. Right: H&M t-shirt, $9.99,hm.com + Solace London top, $38, net-a-porter.com

4. TAILORED BLAZER + TRENDY JUMPSUIT 

Off-duty style: Katie Holmes, 38, looked sleek and sophisticated in an Etienne Marcel denim jumpsuit with a tweed blazer layered over it 

Off-duty style: Katie Holmes, 38, looked sleek and sophisticated in an Etienne Marcel denim jumpsuit with a tweed blazer layered over it 

Katie Holmes looked stylishly pulled together as she stepped out in New York City last week.

The 38-year-old made her Etienne Marcel utility-style jumpsuit look sleek by simply topping it with a tweed blazer.

The tailored outerlayer will not only have you looking sophisticated, it will keep you warm when temperatures drop.

SHOP IT NOW 

Tailored to perfection: Anine Bing blazer, $349, aninebing.com + IRO jumpsuit, $465, net-a-porter.com
Tailored to perfection: Tibi blazer, $881, matchesfashion.com + MICHAEL Michael Kors jumpsuit, $175, net-a-porter.com

Tailored to perfection: Left: Anine Bing blazer, $349, aninebing.com + IRO jumpsuit, $465, net-a-porter.com. Right: Tibi blazer, $881, matchesfashion.com + MICHAEL Michael Kors jumpsuit, $175, net-a-porter.com

Chic sets: Rebecca Vallance blazer, $725, shoptiques.com + L'Agence jumpsuit, $525, intermixonline.com
Chic sets: Veronica Beard blazer, $595, net-a-porter.com + Boohoo jumpsuit, $18, boohoo.com

Chic sets: Left: Rebecca Vallance blazer, $725, shoptiques.com + L'Agence jumpsuit, $525, intermixonline.com. Right: Veronica Beard blazer, $595, net-a-porter.com + Boohoo jumpsuit, $18, boohoo.com

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