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■ 07 October 2011 | 4:57 PM

When is it time to put away that Summer wardrobe?

From the mall to the work place, if we were to look around we would not know if it was Summer or Fall outside as a result of our peer's attire.  Some of us are still baring backs while others stride in tall, flat leather boots-so, this makes me ponder, when is it time to put away the Summer wardrobe?  Should we be dressing as though it is July or October?  Well, I say both!  Considering the fact that we live in the mid-Atlantic and it takes a while longer for the cold weather to make its appearance, we can easily incorporate those summer flowy dresses with our leather boots and jackets which are necessitates for this time of year. 

 

What do I recommend?  Take that fave summer dress and pair it with a long cardigan, cinch your waist with a thin leather belt and if you love leggings/stockings as much as I, then throw on a pair of those as well.  Don't have a cardigan?  A light weight jacket will do the trick as well.

Manipulating your wardrobe in this manner allows you to not only get more use of those threads (which means saving you $) but it also promotes comfort in regards to being able to take off that outer garment when you get too warm and being warm enough in the classroom/office while the AC is still set to sixty degrees.

 

Below is a photo of “s3r3nity” from www.chictopia.com. I think that she did a marvelous job taking that “I love this dress for the Summer” and making it an acceptable Fall piece.

What is your thoughts on Summer to Fall clothing transition? Is there a date that we should follow or a comfort level? Speak out and be heard!

Here is an additional look from www.shopbop.com lookbook!  I love how the skirt is pair with the long sleeve sweater and lace up boot.  Perfect for this in between season time!

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