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How to Transition Your Wardrobe Between Seasons

How to Transition Your Wardrobe Between Seasons

You do not need a completely new wardrobe each season. Smart layering lets you wear most pieces year-round.

The layering approach

  • Wear summer dresses over turtlenecks in fall
  • Add tights and boots to extend skirts into winter
  • Layer tees under sweaters and blazers
  • Swap sandals for boots as the weather cools

The key pieces

Cardigans, light jackets, and scarves are the transition workhorses that extend everything else.

The payoff

With a few layers, a spring dress works in fall, and summer tops work under winter knits.

Transitioning is about layering, not replacing — it saves money and closet space.