The cold weather is finally here, but that doesn’t mean that you have to pack away your summer clothes. With some expert styling and a little layering, those summer items can help create cozy winter outfits, like the one this Fashionista is wearing.
From afar this Fashionista appears to be wearing a pretty basic fall/winter outfit: a black and white striped skirt with a turtleneck tucked into it. A closer look at this Fashionista’s outfit reveals that her skirt is actually a dress. She took her sleeveless striped dress and layered a plum turtleneck over it, tucking the turtleneck into a sleek belt that accentuates her waistline and gives that sweater-tucked-into-skirt look she was going for.
To winterize her summer dress even more, this Fashionista added a pair of over-the-knee socks and some black heeled booties to keep her feet and legs warm. She also carries a classic Dooney & Bourke handbag with a yellow furball keychain to add some flair and personality to it. Lastly, she finished this look off with a little arm candy: a gold watch, a gold bow bangle, and a couple of gold rings.
As the temperature continues to fall and more warmth from clothing is a necessity, I suggest swapping the over-the-knee socks and booties for a pair of warm tights and over-the-knee boots, as well as adding a long dress coat that comes to about the length of the skirt to keep the proportions of the outfit right. A dress coat also keeps the outfit classy and not too casual so you can go from work, internship, or class to a nice dinner out with friends.
So before you say goodbye to your favorite summer items, I advise you to experiment with them. See if you can incorporate some of those items into your everyday winter wardrobe.
