How To Layer Your Summer Dresses for Fall
How To Layer Your Summer Dresses for Fall
This morning when I stepped out into the AM light, I was met with something unexpected, yet entirely welcome: Crisp air. 66 degrees is by no means frigid, but it got me excited for what lies ahead; those breezy, fresh days of early autumn and all the sweaters, boots, and jackets that come with them.
But just because the days are beginning to cool doesn’t mean I’m packing away my summer clothes just yet – in fact, one of my favorite outfit combinations is a soft and cozy sweater thrown over an airy summer dress. Contrast and warmth, perfection. But there’s more than one way to layer up for the seasonal transition …
Get the look: Shaggy Knit Pullover, Circle of Flowers Slip, Breton Heeled Boot, Osiris Necklace.
I love how the raw edge of this dress plays against a super soft pullover, with the raw hem peeking out just so. Open-back booties in oxblood can be worn now, and paired with socks as the temperature gets colder.
Get the look: Harry’s Babe Dress, Exploded Plaid Buttondown, Shark Hem Cotton Cardigan, Amazing Pointelle Thigh High, Truemay Lace Up Boot.
Cooler weather offers the perfect excuse to play with color and pattern. Top your airy crepe dresses with a menswear flannel and an oversize sweater to stay warm in the morning; if the weather gets hot, all you need to do is remove a layer. This is also the time of year to start experimenting with thigh-highs and cute ankle socks!
Get the look: Elise Pintuck Mini Dress, Fireworks Cardi, High Rise Roller Skinny, Pebble Madison Flat.
For reasons having to do with the polar vortex, this past winter, I began layering dresses over jeans and fell in love with the look. To keep things from throwing too far back (think: 1996) toss a simple slip-dress over dark jeans and top with a sweater jacket, slipping on low profile flats to complete the outfit.
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