As summer drifts into fall, shopping can be a bit difficult.

You don’t know whether to buy for summer because the days are still warm or buy for fall because nights are getting chilly. The solution is to buy transitional pieces. You’ll want to look for light jackets, thin casual wear with more coverage, rich colors that work for both seasons and layers to take on or off when the weather heats up or cools down. As usual, you can trust the best boutiques in San Diego for must-have transition pieces.

Discover the top ten boutiques for transition trends.

Hunt & Gather – University Heights
This vintage and rebuilt vintage shop always has a variety of style options for all weather patterns. With buying techniques that ignore the season and focus on high style, this boutique will always have something to warm you up or cool you down.

Robina – La Jolla
This legendary establishment of La Jolla has light cowl neck blouses, zipper leggings and denim for days that are necessary for a gal’s transition shopping.

Material– North Park
Material offers a variety of lines that are national, local, green, artistic, fashionable and moderate in price. Their tops and skirts will be great transition pieces for fall.

Let’s Go – La Jolla
With labels like Lamb, William Rast and Betsey Johnson, Let’s Go is always spot-on with men and women’s high-end fashion needs.

Gracie– Rancho Santa Fe
A women’s boutique that focuses on high coverage pieces in light fabrics is the perfect shop for summer to fall looks.

Unsteady – Downtown
Unsteady is for the San Diego man looking to pick up light jackets, heavier short sleeve tops and street style ready for sun and wind.

Capricorn– Bird Rock
Indulge your style addiction at this coastal boutique in quaint Bird Rock. Their selection of adorable dresses will work beautifully for summer or fall, and their shrunken blazer is the perfect cover up. Plus their men’s section, although small, deserves a look over.

Rex – Ocean Beach
Local ladies must stop into Rex to pick up a yummy shirtdress, 3/4 length blouses, a safari dress or a cropped jacket to get you through September and beyond.

Villa Moda – Downtown
Villa Moda is a hot boutique in the heart of Gaslamp that caters to the woman of all moods and temperatures. Specializing in contemporary women’s clothing ranging from casual tees and jeans to formal evening dresses, you will not find another boutique with these kinds of choices.

Christie’s Boutique – Mission Hills
The new face of Christie’s Boutique offers fashion forward and elegant sweaters to throw over your summer dresses, thin trousers, skinny jeans, dresses in rich colors and short wool skirts perfect for a girl’s current fashion goals.

Discover more of the best San Diego boutiques in our shopping directory, and keep up to speed on style trends in our shopping blog. For more fashion advice or a wardrobe consultation with a personal stylist, visit vanessavaliente.com.