Reader Question - Transitioning Sundresses into Fall & Winter

Hello fellow Naptown resident! Love your blog. I have an a-line sundress I bought at the beginning of summer, and didn't get as much wear out of it as I wanted. I'm trying to find a way I can wear it into fall, but I'm not sure how to. I'm thinking of tights and maybe a sweater? But I don't want to do something too predictable and wonder if you might have any other exciting ways to wear it. I am not normally a dress gal, so it's hard for me to know how to pimp it up for the cooler weather. Thanks for any suggestions you might have. -Aimee

Well, hello, Aimee - love it when local readers drop me a line. You can definitely take sundresses from summer to winter just by layering under and over them. Since I love to layer I am all about taking "summer" pieces and making them work year-round.

First, as you said you can layer a sweater over the sundress, but don't forget this is a great time to add in a pattern or some type of embellishment like embrioidery. Also, by belting the cardigan over the dress it will help emphasize the a-line shilouette. Lastly, before the temps get too cold you can rock a fun combo of knee socks and boots to keep your legs warm.

Corset Bust Dress - 15 Dollar Store, $15
Floral-Embroidered Cardigan - Old Navy, $24.99
Knee Socks - Juicy Couture/Zappos.com, $40
Belt - Fossil/Zappos.com, $44
Kahsha Tall Cuffed Boots - Target, $35.99
Striped Knee-High Socks - Charlotte Russe, $4.99

Secondly, you can layer a slim sweater under the dress and add some tights and boots to keep rockin' the dress.

Gathered Bust Floral Chiffon Dress - 15 Dollar Store, $15
Rib-Knit Turtleneck - Old Navy, $19.50
Cage Sphere Chain - Forever 21, $6.80
Two Buckle Riding Boot - Shilouettes, $79 (sign up for their emails and receive a promo code to save 15% off
Tights - Old Navy, $5

Thirdly, you can layer a long sleeve tee under the dress along with some leggings and flats. Add a scarf for an extra pop of color and texture.

Paisley Print Sundress - 15 Dollar Store, $15
Brown Leggings - Target, $6
Waffle Knit Tee - Old Navy, $14.50
Ruched Gauze Scarf - Old Navy, $12.50
Odell Ballet Flats - Target, $12.99

Other cool things to layer over sundresses is a motorcycle or bomber jacket, oversized blazer, or hoodie sweater/sweatshirt.

Another key thing to keep in mind when layering cotton skirts with cotton tights and leggings is the that the skirt part can ride up on the tights/leggings as you walk and static cling can be an issue. A good way to get around this is by wearing a slip or pair of pettipants between the tights/leggings and the sundress.

Classic Non-Cling Pettipants - Amazon.com, $5.49
Classic Half Slip in 18" & 24" Length - Antistatic Non-Cling Fabric - Amazon.com, $4.99 & $5.99