Making Your Summer Wardrobe Accessible for Fall

We’re approaching that time of year where throwing on a tank top and shorts just won’t cut it.

That’s right, it’s time to retire those short sleeve tees and strappy sandals for oversized sweaters and furry boots. This is the time of year when people start folding up their summer clothes to make room for the new fall and winter styles.

But with the economy in the dumps not all of us can afford a complete new fall/winter wardrobe. And anyway, who wants to let go of all those summer faves? Here are a few ways of incorporating those key summer pieces into your new fall/winter wardrobe.

Tank Top Take Two

            Why toss away that favorite summer tank when you could turn it into a high fashion outfit perfect for a cool winter day? This versatile white lace tank top is the perfect centerpiece for an outfit to wear to the beach in the summer, or for going to the city in December.

Paired with drawstring high waisted shorts, and brown and white cowboy flats. This is a casual, summery take on the piece. On the flipside, the winter outfit is accessorized with deeper colors such as the black jeans with a long grey button-down cardigan and booties that will certainly keep you warm and fashionable on those cold winters days. (Lace tank top: http://tinyurl.com/3n34e48)

Skirt’s Second Glance

            Next we’ll focus on another piece of key summer apparel: the skirt. Skirts are flowy, fun and perfectly acceptable for all occasions.

For summer this high waisted blue skirt is paired with a red flowy tank top and strappy brown sandals. Perfect for a warm summer day. But how can that be transferred into your wardrobe for the more chilly days?

Simply add a little coverage and protection from the harsh temperatures by wearing thick black tights and a large knit sweater. This fashionable piece is often categorized as solely summer apparel, but by using your winter and fall garments to your advantage, skirts can be used for any season. (Skirt: http://tinyurl.com/3dcw6dc)

Scarves Again

            Summer scarves are one of my favorite summer accessories. They can spice up any outfit and always add a pop of color and excitement into your outfit. Scarves can be summer appropriate by pairing them with a typical summer tank, such as the floral one used in the picture, comfy jean shorts, and playful sandals.

They can also be made winter chic by bundling up with a cozy fur vest, long sleeve tee, dark jeans, and high boots. You want to make sure to always abide by the seasonal laws when crossing apparel between wardrobes. During the summer you use bright, fun colors, compared to the winters where you play up all your dark colors such as black, brown, and grey. (Scarf: http://tinyurl.com/3jukups)

            Although the warm summer days will soon be replaced with winter chills you do not have to toss all those summer favorites. You can still incorporate your summer apparel into your winter/fall wardrobe by accessorizing the summer pieces with winter apparel. This will help you save money and hold onto all those summer memories.