08 Aug Wear Now, Wear Later

We all have those all-time favorite pieces in our closets that get worn constantly through a season and never seem to get old. It’s always hard to say goodbye to them when it’s time to rotate the closet as a new season begins. Well, what if you didn’t have to say a heartfelt “see you later” to your go-to summer dress as fall starts? With just a few simple styling swaps, you suddenly breathe new life into your old favorites and can find new ways to wear them across various seasons.

Styling this little black dress for summer is simple. Throw a lightweight layer over the top, like this kimono, to instantly brighten up the look and keep you cool for a beachy summer getaway. Adding pops of color through your accessories, seen here with chunky stacks of turquoise and gold jewelry, is the perfect way to tie the look together and give it that easy, breezy, boho look that summer just begs for. Top it off with a pair of summer block heels and you’re ready to go!

Take this same LBD into fall with a few layers and accessory replacements. For a chic, cool-girl workwear look, layer a white button-down over the dress, then add a blazer over the top for a look that gives you some warmth in the cooler temperatures while keeping you incredibly stylish. Wrap a neutral belt around the blazer to accentuate your shape and create a waistline despite all the layers. Add a little sparkle with a fun statement stud earring and swap your summer heels for tall pointy toe boots.

*Stylist tip: Leave the bottom few buttons unbuttoned for a slightly more laid-back and undone look that is still professional enough for the office and beyond!

To bring this look into winter, trade your fall layers for a vibrant coat over your little black dress. Let the statement of the coat speak for itself and become the centerpiece of your outfit. Tie a neutral patterned scarf around your neck for that extra layer of warmth on those cold days and pair with a statement gold earring. A chic black handbag is the perfect accessory to tie a look together in a sophisticated bow, and the same tall black boots from the fall look can be brought into this one as well.

Not only do these styling tips allow you to wear your favorites year-round, but they also give you more mileage out of your purchases. The more ways you find to style an item, the more bang you’re getting for your buck. With your style increasing and cost per wear decreasing, it’s a win-win situation! Not to mention, it’s the perfect hack for justifying those slightly out-of-reach purchases (wink wink)!

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