Fashion + Beauty
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
5 Ways to Winterize Your Summer Wardrobe
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It's that time of year
when even some of the most stylish women don't know what to
wear—and most of us haven't yet made that annoying seasonal
closet switch. Not to worry: we asked
Allure's fashion
director Michael Carl to make it easy—and teach us how to keep on
rocking those summer favorites we just can't deal with stowing
away:
- Mini dresses are new again with some thick black tights and a
pair of platform ankle booties.
- A boyfriend blazer is the most versatile and
comfy basic to pick up right now. Wear it over the aforementioned
dress or just a tee—and you'll look polished for work or, with
the sleeves nudged up and a great cuff, chic for evening.
- Our favorite tank or tee looks new again with a
shearling vest layered over it (there are plenty of faux
options this season, too). Just pair with skinny jeans and sky-high
boots.
- Prepare a pair of rolled up shorts for the temperature dip by
pairing them with some big ribbed, nubby tights.
Black and charcoal work best.
- No sleeves? No Problem. Wear any flimsy dress or top from
summer with a thin-knit, long cardigan in black,
putty or charcoal grey.
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Posted by E. Boost Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:12am PDT
Cardigans and Leggings are such a big help. I usually wear my summer dresses with those.
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Posted by Theresa Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:34pm PDT
(shrug) here in arizona, almost every day is summer. There's no seasons, well, unless hot and hotter counts.
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Posted by half pint Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:48am PDT
I live in Michigan, and that is not winter wear
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Posted by me Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:42am PDT
I'm laughing because I do everything on this list except the shorts and tights....idk why but it just doesn't look good me on me so I stay away from it!
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Posted by Post-Modern Jen Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:32pm PDT
Anitra is right- shorts and tights are never right, unless, you're a trendy, young highschool/college student or you're just having some fun with your wardrobe at home. The rest of the ideas are great.
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Posted by Fiffie Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:28am PDT
i use to wear shorts and tights....around the house! never outside!
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