Every autumn as school buses start rolling again and network television promises new programming to entertain us through the winter, many of us in Florida instinctively want to exchange our summer wardrobes for styles that speak to a new season. Enter Jess and Jane knit tops for essential updates for the season. Light and airy fabrics in a palette pulled straight from Fall Fashion runway heaven, Jess and Jane resort apparel presents softly textured knit tops in watercolor hues, muted stripes and vibrant abstract prints that pair well with solid bottoms in solid black, white, denim or neutral tones.

The key for us in Florida and other warm weather southern states, is to interpret fall fashion trends in fabrics that makes sense in our climate. Just when you think you cannot stand to put on that lemon meringue colored linen dress or the white lace-trimmed blouse with the pink shorts one more time, Anthony's has a multitude of answers to help you capture the feeling of a new season without feeling smothered in heavy fabrics. Fall ahead to a new season with a Jess and Jane mesh top over a camisole with bermudas, jeans or a great pair of leggings. In fact, pairing these great, lightweight tops with almost any bottom is an upbeat, uplifting update.

Anthony's has a tremendous selection of Jess and Jane knit tops, tunics and tees from which to choose, both in store and on-line - and it is this latest collection of lightweight fabrics that provide just the right Fall palette along with Florida-friendly styles. Just like the Laurel Scroll Top with sweeping abstract strokes of blue, turquoise and green against a neutral backdrop of gold and black - worn atop black leggings or pants it makes a striking statement.

Jess and Jane Laurel Scroll Top

Of course, Florida fashion means wearing white jeans or pants all year around, adding Jess & Jane's Crushed Diamond Knit Top or the Magenta Abstract Top along with silver accessories for a fresh addition to a wardrobe in need of an infusion of fall favorites.

Even casual evenings out for dinner and drinks can call for a bit of bling, and the Red Heart Rhinestone Tunic is the answer. A rush of red with a smattering of sparkle on a gently flowing tunic is ideal for happy hours, dinner dates or entertaining at home.

While much of the country prepares for falling leaves and later, falling snow, Floridians thrive in a seemingly endless summer. So while our hearts may be set fall colors, we still require light fabrics and comfortable silhouettes for the coming months. No raking leaves, not itchy wool socks, Jess and Jane is the answer for modern, casual additions for a Florida Fall resort wear wardrobe.

By: Lisa Cook 

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