But
fashion is moving in a new direction, one that doesn't require you
to turn your closet completely over every time we enter a new season.
"I think there are a lot more transitional pieces that work all
year round," says Regina Haymes, market director for Marie Claire
magazine. "Silks and chiffons, traditionally saved for summer
and spring shows, are now being shown for fall and being layered with
tights, boots, sweaters and jackets."
She says you can take your favorite silk or satin sundress, pair it
with a chunky cardigan and tights, or layer a thin-gauge turtleneck
underneath it, and take your favorite summer fashion into the winter.
Layering is a trend the runway has revived for the past few seasons,
she says. It allows for options instead of having to buy things that
are heavy or only in your closet for the winter.
Laura McGrew, owner of Tomboy Design Studio in Kansas City, Mo., says
making clothes last through the whole year is as simple as mixing
and matching.
"In the fall and winter, people wear darker colors, and you can
take some of those darker items and mix them with brighter colors
and pastels to update your look without buying an entire new outfit,"
she says.
Another trick is buying items that can be worn year-round, like a
mid-length skirt or denim Capri pants. McGrew says you can pair these
items with strappy shoes or boots to reflect the seasons. Leggings
are also an easy accessory to take skirts and shorts through cooler
days.
Reserving the fun and flirty for the summer is no longer necessary.
Items like gaucho pants, the polo dress and the color white can be
worn every season.
"There are fewer rules in fashion," Haymes says. "It's
about having pieces you really love to wear."
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TRY A POLO DRESS
Spring
A polo dress is breezy and fun paired with leggings and ballet flats
for spring.
Summer
On those sunny days, wear your dress with flip-flops and keep it moving.
Winter
When it's cold out, layer a thermal underneath and sport your polo
dress over jeans.
Fall
Or on those days when it's not too cold but far from hot, wear your
polo dress with your favorite hoodie, a pair of tights and some flavorful
boots.
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ALL-SEASON WEAR
A few key pieces for a year-round wardrobe:
Leggings and tights - Good for taking your favorite dresses, skirts
and shorts through the cooler seasons.
Denim - A pair of fitted jeans that can be cuffed up or down is easy
to pair with pieces from all seasons, whether it is a dress, a cardigan,
boots or flats.
Layering tees - Long-sleeved thermals and T-shirts make it easy to
take your favorite summer and spring wear into the winter and fall.
Cardigans and hoodies - If you want to add warmth to your favorite
summer shirts, go with these lightweight pieces.
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