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Here’s How To Wear a Summer Dress in the Winter (Without Freezing Your Butt Off!)

How To Stay Stylish AND Stay Warm

Don’t you hate it when the cold weather creeps in and you have to shun half of your wardrobe?

Whether you banish it to the back of your closet or hide it away in tubs, it can really feel like a part of you is missing all winter.

Thankfully, there are a lot of style hacks to wear your warm-weather clothes when the temperatures drop too low.

So don’t say goodbye to your summer clothes just yet—I’m going to explore one option in this post using a colorful sleeveless dress as an example!

Let’s dive in!

Winter Wardrobe Woes

First off, what do you define as summer clothes? Is it a silhouette, a print, or maybe even a color?

Some clothing elements are easier to transition into winter than others. I think all colors should be for year-round wear, but I will admit it can be tricky

At a basic level, all colors should be fair play year-round.

It can be tricky wearing certain patterns like gingham and floral, which usually have an attachment with spring and summer.

But the big boss to beat is slinky cuts and mini-styles. While not impossible (as I’m about the show you) it does take a lot of creativity to pull off.

What’s My Season?!

My outfit has a couple of summer characteristics like the bright orange hue, the bold pattern, and the fact that the dress is sleeveless!

Believe it or not, I thrifted this dress and cardigan within weeks of each other last fall. I thought I’d have to wait until later in the season to wear either of them when I realized they would look incredible put together – plus adding the cozy cardigan helped to winterize my dress.

To continue adding warmth to my outfit, I also wore a pair of tights. If I wasn’t wearing an orange cardigan, I’d probably wear some crazy colored tights. But I went with skin tone to keep the outfit from being overwhelming.

I’m not sure if you’d say my accessories are subtle as I’m wearing a DIY Barbie shoe necklace and silver Mary Janes. But I thought they were just the right details to brighten up a dreary winter day!

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WHAT I’M WEARING
All thrifted | DIY necklace (get the tutorial here) | Old Walmart tights

More Cool Style Tips For Staying Warm

When it comes to layering your summer clothes for winter, the sky is the limit. A few more ideas might be –

• Try a turtleneck underneath a sleeveless dress
• Wear leggings instead of tights
• Try tall boots with your summer dresses
• Accessorize with a chunky scarf

What is your favorite styling hack for wearing summer clothes in the winter? Let me know in the comments!

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January 22, 2024
How I Wore My Thrifted Plaid Pants

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What Do You Wear in November?

November is that weird time when we’re living post-Halloween, expectant of a big turkey dinner (if you’re in the US) and half the world is already decorating for Christmas.

What do you wear for such an in-between time? Is it too soon for an ugly Christmas Sweater? Is it too late to wear black and orange?

Enter: plaid pants.

Plaid pants are my solution for having something vaguely festive, still a little spooky, and definitely only in style if you’re Avril Lavigne in 2004.

My red plaid pants were thrifted during an epic thrift excursion with some of my family last year.

I’ve had them on my thrifting wishlist for many years and was excited to find them. I’ve since worn them with graphic tees, sweaters, sweatshirts, and every top in between.

I styled them up recently for an outing with a friend and liked the outfit so much that I wanted to snap a photo (or like 40) and break the look down for you. Let’s dig in!

How I Wore My Thrifted Plaid Pants

My outfit actually started off as a simple jeans and an X-Files graphic tee combo. But I was feeling drawn to this unworn red blazer in my closet (this is its inaugural wear on the blog, please say hi 👋)

Once I added such a big pop of color, it only seemed right to keep adding more. So I added my red thrifted plaid pants and red ballet flats.. and then a red headband because, why not?!

My friend that I met up with is very used to my “interesting” outfit choices so it felt like an OK time to experiment! We ended up at a thrift store where I even got a few compliments from strangers. Winning!

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Thrifted plaid pants + blazer + graphic tee, $10 total | thredUP/thrifted Baggu tote, $20 (shop similar totes on thredUP) | Claire’s headband, $10 (shop exact headband) | Old Walmart ballet flats, $10

The Truth About My Thrifted Plaid Pants

What do you think of this outfit? How should I restyle these plaid pants for the holiday season? I’d love to do a mini lookbook blog post using them!

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November 17, 2022
Fashion Trends That Rock + Tips For Buying Jumpsuits

Jumpin’, Jumpin’

I’m usually the last person to jump on board with fashion trends but when I find one that I like – jumpsuits, for example – I hold on and don’t let go. Luckily it looks like jumpsuits are going to be in another year!

I used my Try.com membership (Update: Try.com has gone out of business!) to test out some jumpsuits from ASOS like the one I wore for Thanksgiving and New Years Eve. The number one complaint I have with them – and you’ve vented about, too – is the length in the torso is never long enough. So far, the three I’ve posted about have all made the cut for my 5’7″ frame. There were others in my package that didn’t fair as well, including one jumpsuit that didn’t even have a zipper to get into. #poordesign

Keep scrolling for my tried and true tips for finding a good one!

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? WHAT I’M WEARING ?
ASOS jumpsuit, on loan (buy exact jumpsuit) | Thrifted beret, .50 cents (buy similar hat) | Redbird Vintage Box purse, gift (buy similar purse) | Thrifted/gifted shoes (buy similar shoes) | DIY earrings (tutorial here) | Wet’n Wild lipstick in Mauve Outta Here (buy exact lipstick)

Tips for Buying Jumpsuits

From my years of thrifting and buying rompers/jumpsuits, I’ve come up with a few tricks to finding the perfect fit.

• Search out garments with an oversized cut. Lots of my vintage rompers are generously sized!

• Size up. You can always get it tailored to your body later.

• Choose an item with adjustable straps like my thrifted denim overalls. That way you get a custom fit without spending a lot!

• Always, always, always try on. I would never blindly buy jumpsuits or rompers like this from online but thankfully Try.com helped me out. (This isn’t sponsored, I’m just really grateful for their service.) I try to stick with shopping in person but utilizing this service really opens up a lot of options for me! ASOS is a good site to try from, as well, since they copy their in-house designs in straight, plus, petite, tall, and maternity sizes. There’s literally something for everyone!

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My greatest bit of advice is not to give up. If I’ve learned anything working at a clothing store, it’s that we never give up when a customer comes in with a clothing problem. There is always a solution if you use a little creativity!

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January 3, 2019
2 Ways To Wear a Jumpsuit on Thanksgiving

Holiday Helper

An outfit repeaters secret weapon around the holidays are special clothes that can be reworn for all the different gatherings you’re likely going to. Even better if you can move around in it, eat in it, and sleep in it! (I’ll be doing plenty of that!)

This playful striped number jumped out at me on the ASOS website and I knew it’d be perfect to style for Thanksgiving and beyond.

My first outfit incorporates a few vintage accessories and block heels to look good at a fancy feast. While I’m waiting for my invite, scroll on down to see how I dressed down this jumpsuit!

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
ASOS jumpsuit, paid w/ gift card (shop exact jumpsuit) | Outlet store high heels, $10 (shop similar high heels) | Vintage/thrifted purse and earrings, $2 total (shop similar purse, shop similar earrings) | Colourpop lippie stix in LBB (shop similar lipstick)

Family Friendly

For look number two, I kept things casual by pairing my ASOS jumpsuit with flats, a basic cardigan, and a statement necklace that perfectly filled in the neckline. I can see myself wearing this for some holiday shopping.. if I can move after I eat turkey with the fixin’s.

👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
ASOS jumpsuit, paid w/ gift card (shop exact jumpsuit) | Old Walmart cardigan, $1 (shop similar cardigan) | Walmart flats, $6 (shop similar shoes) | Old necklace, gifted (shop similar necklace) | Colourpop lipstick in LBB (shop similar lipstick)

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If you love this jumpsuit as much as I do, here’s some similar items I’m currently coveting from the ASOS website:

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November 21, 2018
Thrifting Fall Trends: Plaid and Monochromatic

Thrifting Fall Fashion Trends

Everything old really is new again! Like these thrifted clothes that probably thought they’d never be cool again but I managed to smash them together to recreate a big trend this fall: monochromatic dressing! You might remember me talking about it in my 3 Fall Fashion Trends post.

While most of us probably participate in this trend daily without realizing it in our head-to-toe black ensembles, I thought it was fun to take some creative liberty and pair together vintage clothes that are all a bright color. Plus you can never go wrong with some plaid and corduroy in the fall!

What color would you dare to wear all over?

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Thrifted dress and plaid top, $2 total (shop similar dress, shop similar top) | Walmart tights and old ballet flats, $15 total (shop similar tights, shop similar shoes)

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November 6, 2018
Taylor Swift Would Approve Of This Outfit

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Cat-titude

Taylor Swift is personally responsible for my growing collection of feline fashion so I couldn’t say no to this purrfect tee when Fifth Sun reached out for a collaboration! I styled it ala the cat lady herself with vintage touches like a polka dot skirt and red lipstick.

The tee is nearly as soft as a cat, without pesky claws to do any damage and the fit is spot on (I’m wearing a womens small, for reference). Best of all it arrived exactly as it was pictured on the website.. if not cuter in person. 😻

I recently featured another Fifth Sun t-shirt in a post about MTV and you can definitely expect more from them in the future! They have the coolest selection of graphic tees for any pop culture buff or fandom you belong to. I’ve got my eye on some Ferris Bueller merch next! What catches your eye on the Fifth Sun website?

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Fifth Sun t-shirt, c/o (shop exact shirt) | Thrifted skirt and cardigan, $5 total (shop similar skirt, shop similar cardigan) | Walmart flats, $6 (shop similar shoes) | Maybelline lipstick in Scarlet Flame (shop exact lipstick)

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September 20, 2018
Celebrating The End of Summer in Colorful Stripes

Sweet Truth

I’m always a sucker for a hit of nostalgia which is why I thrifted this colorful sprinkled dress last month. It reminded me of vintage dishware but for the purpose of this post, I dressed to resemble Fruit Stripe gum of yesteryear! Who else remembers that stuff?!

Scroll down to read how I modernized this retro find!

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Thrifted dress, cardigan, sunglasses, $3 total (shop similar dress, shop similar cardigan, shop similar sunglasses) | Outlet store shoes, $10 (shop similar shoes) | Wet’n Wild lipstick in Red (shop exact lipstick) | Vintage/gifted bag

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Heart Eyes

This 1980s dress didn’t need a lot of help since the whimsical pattern is quite timeless, as is the fact that it has pockets. I just added a few accessories to update it like these super fun red heart sunglasses, a red patent leather belt, and my favorite yellow striped cardigan.

Summertime Sweetness

My main fashion philosophy is mixing vintage finds with modern trends and I think this outfit demonstrates that perfectly!

Aside from the contemporary accessories I mentioned, I also wanted to stay true to the decade of this dress with this sweet strawberry tote bag that was gifted to me by my late great grandma. She wasn’t a fashion person but I’d have to think she’d be happy to see her bag still getting use after 30 years. Clearly she made a good investment!

Vintage Vote

In the spirit of summer, let’s have some fun in the comments. Let me know how you’d wear this vintage dress! If you’re not sure, why not just Pin this post to use as inspiration for later?

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August 13, 2018
My Sister Styles an Outfit For Me

If anybody asks, my sister made me wear this!

Sister Act

There’s a time honored tradition on my blog where a family member gets to style my outfit. First it was my mom, then it was my brother, and now you get to see what my older sister thinks I should wear!

My sister and I are closest in age than any of my siblings (just 3 years different) and thus the best of friends. Our styles growing up were starkly different as demonstrated by how we dressed our Barbies but only got more distinct from there. She dresses in a very matchy-matchy way while I’m a mismatched type of person.

Nowadays we tend to wear similar pieces but hardly in the same manner. For the purpose of this post, I asked her what’d she pair with my newly thrifted beige skirt and this is what she came up with!

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Thrifted lace top & earrings, $1 total (shop similar top, shop similar earrings) | thredUP skirt and flats, paid w/ store credit (shop similar skirt, shop similar shoes) | Old Monroe & Main purse, gift (shop similar purse) | Wet’n Wild lipstick in Mauve Outta Here (shop exact lipstick) | Necklace gifted from my sister

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Style Swap

My sister wasn’t overly thrilled having to create an outfit for me because my closet overwhelmed her. (It’s either because she’s 5’0″ or because I have a lot of clothes.😂)

Her put-together style lead her to create a very neat look with coordinating pieces that match to the closest detail. The pink of the earrings matches the skirt, as do the gold tones seen in my shoes & accessories. Even the bruise on my right knee went perfectly with my purse!

Family Fun

I think this outfit is very pretty, if not exactly something I’d wear everyday. I almost forgot I had this lace shirt so I’m glad she found it and put it to good use!

How’d my sister do? Are any of your envying her creation or should she stick to being a behind-the-scenes supporter of my blog? Tell me your thoughts in the comments!

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August 6, 2018
How I Took Outfit Inspiration From An Unusual ’80s Movie

I predict you’re going to love this outfit post.

Good Vibes

Cyndi Lauper was my first (and forever) ’80s icon and her style is none more perfect than in the 1988 comedy Vibes. In it she plays a beautician with psychic abilities and gets dragged into a mysterious exploration in the mountains of Ecuador with Jeff Goldblum.

In honor of the movie turning 30 years old this month, I came up with a look to pay tribute to Cyndi’s character Sylvia and all the weird, wacky, and wonderful clothes she wears.

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Swap.com dress, paid w/ store credit (shop similar dress) | Thrifted jacket & purse, $7 total (shop similar jacket, shop similar purse) | Outlet store flats, $10 (shop similar shoes) | L’Oreal lipstick in Saucy Mauve (shop exact lipstick) | DIY earrings

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Envisioning The Perfect Outfit

My vision for this outfit was something loosely inspired by the movie but with my own spin on it. Cyndi sports a lot of statement denim in the movie so wearing a jean jacket was a no-brainer. To dress things up, I went with a sequin slip dress that’s similar to one Cyndi wore at a fancy party.

Surprisingly, the only vintage I’m wearing is my newly thrifted white purse!

Be Adventurous With Your Style

I may not have run off with Jeff Goldblum to solve a mystery in Ecuador, but I did try to be adventurous with my style choices. The juxtaposition of a dressy & casual piece is so unusual and I love it!

Good Vibes

I can’t recommend Vibes enough if you’re looking for a cult classic comedy to chill with on a Saturday night. It’s the perfect amount of cheap laughs, 1980s fashion, and Jeff Goldblum’s face.

But don’t be like me and spend 4 years trying to thrift it on VHS. Just buy the DVD on Amazon and enjoy!

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July 31, 2018
Summer Style Tips To Help You Look Great & Stay Cool

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Take note of these summer style tricks you should keep in your pocket!

Summer Style

School may be out but it’s never too late to learn a little something – especially when it has to do with fashion!

Summer is great season to get dressed for but you have to think more wisely of what you wear to avoid getting too hot, but somehow still look good. It may sound like a lot but I’m here to help you out! Keep reading for all my summer fashion tips.

Light Bright

Choosing what colors to wear is a personal choice but it’s worth noting that lighter colors help deflect the sun (like my yellow dress) and darker colors absorb the sun and will make you warmer.

The fabric of my dress is also incredibly thin so there’s very little possibility that it’d make me hot. If you’re going to wear darker colors, go for lighter materials like cotton, rayon, and linen.

Sun & Fun

Chances are your days are filled with endless activities so it makes sense to downsize your purse or go without one at all so your hands are free for more summer fun.

Tampax is giving you one less thing to stress about packing in your purse with their new Tampax Pocket Radiant tampons that are small enough to fit in any clutch or summer-sized pocket.

This new product features Tampax’s superior width-wise expansion and LeakGuard Braid™ protection system, a purple pocket size applicator, and a unique re-sealable wrapper. Best of all, they can be conveniently found at Walmart or Walmart.com!

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👗 WHAT I’M WEARING 💄
Thrifted dress, $1.50 (shop similar dress) | Outlet store shoes & clutch, $10 (shop similar shoes, shop similar clutch) | Old Walmart earrings, $1 (shop similar earrings) | Colourpop lipstick in Heart On (shop exact lipstick) | Dollar Tree flowers, $1

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Less is More

Now is a great time to utilize cute accessories instead of more clothes. Nobody wants to be weighed down in lots of layers when it’s sweltering hot outside.

A great way to cut out the bulk while retaining your style is sticking with small accessories like a fun necklace or statement earrings, like what I’m wearing. Bonus: my earrings reflect in the sun and are like a party on my ears!

A Not So Bummer Summer

If you follow these tips (plus add SPF!) then you’ll be having a better summer in no time at all!

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June 15, 2018