When the days get shorter and colder in the winter, your wardrobe options shrink dramatically. There is a greater variety of clothing options during the warmer spring, summer, and fall months, but in the colder winter months, you are severely constrained. For many women, the loss of their go-to summer dresses is particularly painful because they are worn all year long.
Ways to Wear Dresses in Winter
It's inefficient to keep most of your clothes unworn for an entire season. Rather than storing your summer dresses away until next April, try giving them a new look now. Dresses can be combined in numerous ways to create trendy and warm winter ensembles.
1. With Tights
Wearing a summer dress over tights is a great way to transition it into the colder months. Tights' textured surface provides a touch of dimension and interest to your ensemble.
2. Wearing the Proper Outerwear
Dresses and classic winter coats make for a unique, on-trend outfit that defies the norms of the season. Dresses for the summer can be worn with a wide range of coats and jackets, from pea coats and trench coats to leather jackets and knit cardigans.
Wear a classic trench coat over a form-fitting midi sweater dress and finish the look with heels for a polished, business-appropriate look. Try a short, flowy summer dress with a warm pea coat, and balance out the volume of the coat with tights and block-heeled boots. Feminine and city chic: a cropped leather jacket worn over a summer dress and open-toed stilettos. Warm up by layering a long knit cardigan over a fitted dress. To keep this look cute and cosy, wear knee-high boots with exposed boot socks.
3. Under a Sweater
Like dresses are a summer must-have for design and comfort, sweaters are the archetypal cute and warm winter wardrobe staple. If you have a lot of dresses and sweaters, it's safe to assume you have a keen eye for style. Put these items together for a winter look instead of storing them away for the year.
Put on a sweater over a dress and you'll have a look that's sophisticated and cosy at the same time. Dress up a midi or maxi dress by pairing it with a cropped sweater and heels. Layer a longer, drapey sweater over a short summer dress and accessorise with tights and lace-up boots.
Wearing a sweater that stands out from the rest will help you maintain a well-rounded look. Do not layer a sweater with a thick knit over a flowy, textured dress unless you want to look like a marshmallow. Either your sweater or your dress needs to be thinner if you want to avoid lumps when you move around.
4. With the Accessories
You can make your summer dresses more suitable for the winter by accessorising them with sweaters, scarves, and boots.
To keep the cold out and look chic while doing so, layer a solid, thick knit scarf over a patterned dress and simple black tights. If you want to add a soft, feminine touch to your outfit, try wearing high boot socks embellished with lace or buttons under a short dress. Under a flowy dress and an oversized coat, cinch a wide belt around your waist to draw attention to your curves.
5. High Boots
Wearing a fitted dress over a pair of black tights and finishing the look with a pair of lace-up boots or booties in the same shade will give you a sleek, put-together appearance. Heeled booties or booties are a great way to give your look a little boost. Try layering a short dress with thigh-high boots for a bold wintertime ensemble that's perfect for the city.
6. Under the Denim
Denim jackets are the perfect cold-weather accompaniment to short skirts because of their timeless texture. As an alternative to bulky outerwear like coats and cardigans, these lightweight jackets will keep you warm when the temperature drops while still looking great layered over a summer dress.
For a casual look, pair a short, flowy dress with a large trucker denim jacket. If you want to look sleeker, try wearing a cropped denim jacket over a form-fitting dress. To avoid looking overwhelmed, wear a denim jacket under a dress with a bold or busy pattern.
7 - Sweater with a Turtleneck
Wearing a dress during the colder months requires several layers to keep you warm. By layering it under or on top of something warmer, a summer dress can be transformed from a seasonal necessity to a year-round essential. Dresses can be worn over other clothing for warmth, but it can be tricky to achieve a warm, elegant, and sleek look when layering.
For a cute and whimsical look that will keep you warm in the winter, try layering a sleeveless summer dress over a turtleneck. It's best to steer clear of turtlenecks made from bulky knits if you plan on wearing a dress. Thinner fabric turtlenecks will give you a better end result. Put on a variation of this look.
