What I’m Wearing: 1. Screaming Mimi’s Thrifted Dress 2. H&M Blouse 3. H&M Necklace 4. Steve Madden “Caryssa” Pumps, Black Tights 5. RayBan Sunglasses /Juicy Leather Jacket (c/o) / Coach Clutch (c/o)
How To Recreate It:
1. I started with my vintage summer dress that I have really only worn when it’s warm outside.
2. I started out by layering with my black and white polka dotted blouse to show how you can mix dark and light palettes together.
3. Next I tied the top at the waist in place of a belt and my favorite statement necklace.
4. I chose solid black tights and suede black pumps to add some contrast to the over-all summery ensemble.
5. The finishing touches? A sleek black leather jacket, classic black RayBans and my favorite tan clutch.
Now I have the perfect outfit mix of light and dark palettes in the middle of a cold, blustery winter. :) xoxo
25 comments
Estrella
Thanks for the tips!! I’ve never been able to winterize a summer dress. I’ll give it another try!
katty
love love love the paperdoll!
Melanie
So pretty! I really like the winterized version of this dress–this is giving me lots of inspiration for some of my summery gear.
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Farmgirl Fashionista
Fabulous winter dress makeover!! I love this post concept…really great way to “hold our hands” and make it easy to do in our own wardrobes! =)
Jaclyn
I love the “paperdoll” posts! Your layering is perfect and the look came out so cute!
Novi
Brilliant! I think I will give it a try when the temperature gets a bit milder. It is too cold to wear these ensembles now :-( in my country. But, seriously I have never thought about winterizing my summer dress. Thanks for the lovely article!!
courtnee
I love the way you put this together! Mixing the black and white polks dots with the floral dress is genius!
Gracey
I usually winterize my summer dresses with a cardigan (just yesterday, in fact), but I love that you’ve done a blouse here. I wouldn’t have thought of that, but this is something I definitely want to try. I really love these paperdoll posts – they’re fantastic!!
Brittany D'Lynne
So fun! This is a great tutorial, and such a fun format!
Emerald
I love love love your paper dolls posts. So creative and fabulous!!!
wardrobe experience
i love this dotted blouse on this spotted flower dress. so adorable.
it’s still so cold in germay. i have to pair my summerdresses with warming long knit cardis and boots to not getting frozen …
Marie-Eve
Love the way you style that dress. Love the paperdolls post.
Angela Floyd
Another great look! I love the mix print to winerize! It looks amazing!
Jessica (The Style Front)
These paper doll posts are so cute. Love the tied blouse in place of a belt, you’re sooo smart!
Angie
Afine tutorial! I go check my closet for a summer dress!
SWF_Terra
Bravo! I love watching the outfit transform. By the 4th photo you can really see it become winterized.
Lindsay
I love this! I am totally going to share this with my friends! (Uh, and do it myself, obviously)
Meg
okay. IN LOVE with this outfit! I will admit I had my doubts at first with the initial images and then with each picture the look unfolded beautifully and THEN the leather jacket!…heaven.
Miss Jessie Girl
Feeling so inspired right now! Great tutorial!
Patty
A light microfiber turtleneck underneath also works.
Agent_Torpor
The tights and pumps are so boring. How about some patterned tights and some knee high boots instead?
Keryn
Great! I love winterising summer gear. Do you mind if I link to your article in my blog. I am writing a similiar article as I suggest my wares may also be winter-ised:)
Keryn
keryn
Hello Christine,
I have now finished the article on my blog about using your advice on a skirt, and linked to your article. Enjoyed your article very much.
Keryn
anne
Gorgeous! And what fun to watch the transformation.
Sofismart
Great transformation!! inspirational!! love it!!
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