Hill House Home The Francesca Dress — Chrysanthemum Chintz

This might be the perfect September dress. The navy and rust Chrysanthemum Chintz gives you all the richness of fall, but in a dress you can actually start wearing while the weather is still warm.

I love pieces like this for transitional dressing because you don't have to wait for the temperature to cooperate. Wear it now with ballet flats or loafers, then add a cardigan, suede bag and boots once cooler weather finally arrives.

Why I Love It

• Navy + rust floral feels instantly fall
• Perfect for that tricky summer-to-fall transition
• Easy to dress up or down
• Works with flats and loafers now, boots later
• Statement print means you don't need much else
• A dress you'll reach for well beyond September

Dear Lucy Edit

Fall color without the fall weather.

This is exactly how I want to dress in September. I'm ready for rich color and fall prints, but I'm not necessarily ready—or able—to put on a sweater and boots.

The Chrysanthemum Chintz does all the work here. I'd keep everything else simple: a great flat, brown bag and minimal jewelry.

Then when temperatures finally drop, add a cardigan and boots and keep wearing it.

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