How to Wear Your Summer Dresses into Fall and Winter

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping and the denim and boots are coming out—it must be fall! Don’t rush to put away your summer dresses just yet though. There are plenty of easy ways to style your favorites so you can still wear them through fall and winter. We’ve included our tips below, along with examples from some fashionable Instagrammers of how to make it work IRL.

LAYER LIKE YOU’VE NEVER LAYERED BEFORE

Have a sleeveless dress you’re not ready to lose somewhere in the back of your closet? Not a problem! Wear a sweater or long sleeve button-up under your dress so you can wear it out in cooler temperatures.

 

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LEGGINGS & TIGHTS ARE YOUR BEST FRIENDS

Just pull on some leggings or tights and—huzzah—your summer dress now works as a fall or winter dress. Black tights are a solid choice, but have some fun with colorful options too!

 

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DON’T BE TARDY TO THE CARDY PARTY

Cardigans are one of the many reasons we look forward to fall. They’re so cozy, yet so useful. Cold in the office? Cardigan. Need to transition your favorite denim skirt into fall? Cardigan.

 

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GET YOURSELF SOME SHEER SOCKS

We’re not suggesting you should be modeling uncle Joe’s go-to look he’s been sporting for years. We’re talking stylish and cute sheer socks you can wear to add some sass to your favorite summer open-toes.

 

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SLIP INTO SOME BOOTS

If you just can’t with the socks and sandals, get out your fall boots and pair them with leggings and your summer dresses. Don’t forget the layer note mentioned above.

 

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PUT A LITTLE PLAID ON IT

Our quick & easy tip for wearing summer clothes into fall? Add any plaid to any outfit and bam—you’ve got fall style.

 

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Looking for more fall fashion? Check out these 7 Must-Have Fall Sweaters from ASOS.

Melody Rose Rowan

Melody Rose Rowan is the CEO + hostess with the mostess at @CuteStays. When she isn’t blogging about style and interior design for her blog MustacheMelrose.com, Melody can be found renovating @MaxineTheAirstream with her husband, Scott, or playing with her two rescue dog-sons, Jake and Finn. Say hi at @mustachemelrose!