From Summer Sun to Autumn Chill-Make a fashionable transition

As much as we would like to deny that another short summer coming to its end, the evidence that the shift in seasons is around the corner cannot be missed.  With leaves already browning, clouds sweeping in, and cooler winds blowing our summer away…many of you may be planning to switch out your summer wardrobe for your fall faves-- but don’t put those dresses and tanks away just yet! We have some helpful tips and tricks to making your wardrobe wearable for longer!

Living in Ohio comes with its ups and downs. One of the downs is dealing with unpredictable weather shifts, which means, you can never over layer. If the day starts off chilly and turns to blazing hot in the afternoon, you can always remove a layer or two to adjust to the temperature changes. Cozy sweaters, cardigans, scarves, and leggings, probably make up half of your wardrobe but that doesn’t mean you don’t love summer dresses, skirts, and tanks, too.

When it starts to get chilly out, and you’re reluctant to put away those summer staples, get creative with layering and you can stretch out the season for your favorite summer styles.  

Whether they are strapless, spaghetti strapped, or cap sleeved, dresses may seem like an exclusively summer style, but adding a layer to them gives you a fresh fall look. Throwing a sweater or cardigan on over your summer dress gives you more coverage in cooler weather without overheating you. If the sweater is longer, simply knotting it up in the center or on the side gives it an asymmetrical hem with more flattering proportions to wear with a dress. Adding a belt to the sweater accomplishes an hour glass shape.

Enough about arms…legs need some coverage as well! Leggings are the go-to item for fall and layering—perfect for those cozy oversized sweaters, but work fabulously under dresses too! Especially as it gets colder out, the fleece lined leggings are a must!

But what about those adorable graphic tanks we’ve loved all summer long, can they make the transition? This fall, flannels, denim and gingham button-ups are taking over the fashion world- slide one of these on over your graphic tanks and you’ll have a transitional and trendy look or throw on a cardigan to warm up this summer style.

Last but definitely not least, a transitional piece that needs no introduction…... The scarf! Scarves are a staple accessory for any season because they effortlessly assist in the seasonal transitions. They can change the look of any outfit and they also add a little warmth on those chilly fall afternoons.

So don't pack up all your summer styles yet- just add a layer, throw on a sweater, add some legging or spice it up with a scarf. The days of dresses and tank tops are not over yet!