I'm a season behind in wearing the Popover in Leaf Print, but since the colors in the print go well with teal, navy, tan, grey, black, and red, I think it can still work as a transition top.
When an 'inspiration outfit' catches my eye, I try not to get hung up on matching each item in the original outfit, instead I focus more on the color palette. It's a good way to revisit what I already have in my closet versus buying new pieces.