As we *finally* usher in a new year, that shift provides us with a great time to pause and reflect on our wardrobes and even the relationship we have with our clothing. When it comes to fashion, many of us are striving to waste less and actually utilize those items that tend to gather dust in our closets and drawers. A prominent solution to this rut is to find creative ways to wear your items whenever versus stowing them away for large portions of the year. Case in point: Embracing a more seasonless wardrobe—it’s a spectrum, not an either-or situation—allows you to not only optimize purchase decisions, but lets you better utilize your entire wardrobe.
In order to do so, a little creativity is required, and it’s all in the styling. The way to transition warm-weather items into fall and winter involves one of our favorite words in fashion: layering. The tank or tee you don all summer now becomes a layering staple, perfect for taking up residence beneath jackets. Gauzy white collared shirts can now add intrigue to a sweater, and shirt dresses hide (mostly) under blazers. The second important aspect to keep in mind is balance, or better yet, contrast. Lighter summer-y pieces need material with some weight to them—leather, heavy blazers, chunky knits, etc. Pants are not as easy to layer per se as shirts would be, so heavier fabrics on your top half and feet allow your outfit to make sense even on the coldest of days. Below, we’ve rounded up six foolproof ways to give your summer favorites a longer lifespan.
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