Last week we had 80-degree weather in DC so I shed layers and wore open-toed clogs. Yesterday morning I walked the pups in 40 degrees and bundled in layers from head to toe. This time of the year can leave our bodies in a state of confusion.
I used to have a summer and winter wardrobe where I would rotate heavy sweaters with sleeveless tops. Now I live in layers of TranquiliT year-round and have a small section in the back of my closet for my seasonal faux fur and faux leather jackets. No more rotating needed as nothing else is season-dependent.
During our fall Tranquility du Jour Live session, I shared tips on creating your own transitional style to help lengthen the wearability of your favorite pieces.
Here are a few of the ways I make my wardrobe year-round:
- Add tights, boots, and an organic fleece infinity scarf to a summer dress {see above with the shift dress}
- Add a turtleneck under your summer dress {see above with the slip dress, ruffle dress and 2in1 maxi dress}
- Add a chunky sweater over your sleeveless maxi dress
- Add tights, boots, and an organic fleece infinity scarf to a short skirt
- Add tights, boots, and an organic fleece infinity scarf to a pair of shorts
- Add a long sleeve top over your slip dress
- Add heavy tights with your peep toe shoes and wear them into winter
- Grab your beanie, arm warmers, and scarf or capelet when leaving the house for the day
Year-round I keep arm warmers in my bag since I’m sensitive to overly air-conditioned environments. In fall and winter, I keep arm warmers and a beanie in my bag and am seldom without a scarf around my neck. The fleece scarf is so cozy, and comforting—it feels like a security blanket.
Sure it can be fun to update a wardrobe from time to time, but I’ve found that dressing in the monochromatic layers of a capsule wardrobe makes my mornings {and travel} much easier. More layers in winter, less in summer. All black. Add pops of flair with shoes, coats, and red lips. Voilà, shifting seasons made easy via transitional style! Bisous. x
