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5 Ways to Make Your Summer Clothes Work for Fall (PHOTOS)

by Kylie McConville on September 20, 2012 at 5:18 PM

clothesRaise your hand if you wish you could go out and buy a whole new wardrobe each time the seasons change. If your hand is firmly flyin' in the air like mine, let's talk it out. A brand spankin' new closet is, unfortunately, not in the cards for me. I'll splurge for a few fall staples -- new boots, a few new sweaters -- but other than that, this season is all about working with what I've got. And what I've got is a closet full of summer clothes.

All wishing aside, I'll admit I live in a place called Reality and it just don't happen like that here. So it's back to the drawing board: How to make a summer wardrobe work for fall ... and honestly, the solution to my style woes is pretty damn simple. So easy, in fact, that I've got five secrets that'll make the summer-to-fall transition such a cinch you'll be jumping in amazement. Ready to see? Take a look ...

How do you make the change of the seasons work for you?



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Match a Maxi Dress With a Sweater

September and early October are easily two of my favorite months for wearing maxi dresses (Go Make Noise Slub Knit Maxi Dress from Urban Outfitters, $59.00). A fix for the cooler weather? A stand-out sweater (Longline Crochet Sweater from Forever21, $17.80). If your maxi is patterned, stick to a neutral top or vice versa.

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  • Zuri
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    Zuri

    October 7, 2012 at 9:40 PM
    Ummmm.... you DO realize that most people keep their summer clothes and then wear them NEXT SUMMER, right? You don't have to buy a whole new wardrobe every 3 months! My 'fall shopping' is 'let's dig out this sweater-dress that I've had since fourth grade from the back of the closet'.
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