I hate to say it but it’s getting to be that time of year when retailers are taking away their summer goodies and bringing out the fall essentials. When I walk through clothing stores I can’t believe how fast the market changes and actually how fast time has flown. Anyway, as the smart shopper that I am (or the smart shopper I like to think that I am), I try to keep my eyes peeled for pieces that can be used in many seasonal wardrobes. Clothing like this is a huge plus for those of us in college or fresh out of college who are still shopping on a budget.

I spotted this Fashionisto, a fellow college blogger, in the Financial District down by the South Street Seaport. Although the weather has been unbearably humid again, this Fashionisto looked extra sharp in his long green pants. Sporting the forest green hue is pretty bossy in the heat but he made the look casual and breezy pairing it with a light cotton V-neck. Color blocking can be challenging, but this Fashionisto pulled it off by using subtler hues. Additionally he is wearing suede caramel brown shoes, that off-set the dark colors of his digs in a complementary way.

The pants are a great piece to hold onto for the transition into fall. This look could easily be transformed for something worn in chillier weather by wearing a chunky knit sweater or a lighter fabric hoodie.

If you’re looking to get a similar pair of green pants, check out this pair from Daniele Alessandrini. If green isn’t your color maybe these electric blue Levi’s will do the trick (another great trans-seasonal color). Find one of your favorite colored plain V-necks that would not clash with your new pants and try a pair of TOMS Suede Cordones on for size.

Hint: Make the look even more versatile and use the pants as a more formal piece in your wardrobe. Try finding a dark belt, a subtly patterned button down and a colored knit tie and you’ve got a unique outfit for nightwear.