Are you struggling in the mornings to select an outfit appropriate for the current shifting weather patterns?
Getting dressed in the mornings during this transitional weather seasons is at best ‘a challenge’ and at worst thoroughly frustrating, especially if you don’t have a few basic layering items included in your wardrobe. I have found myself dipping between my summer and autumn clothing daily recently, and then sometimes finding I still made the wrong choice later in the day. Although we have had some pretty wet weather in recent weeks, the temperature is neither summer dress nor warm trouser weather for the complete day, so getting dressed in the morning has really turned into a bit of guesswork. Read on for some wardrobe suggestions….
Layering is the secret to our autumn comfort
My suggestions for coping over the next few weeks is to dress with several thinner layers rather than on thicker one. Layering gives you the opportunity to ensure your comfort, especially if you are going to be out and about for much of the day. You can peel off or add layers as the humidity or temperature rises or falls. Oh and don’t forget your umbrella!!
Suggested combinations to consider that work well are:
— Long summer maxi dress - add a denim jacket and trainers. (Left: our glamerous model is ‘rocking’ the look this week. Both dress and jacket from Beautifully Different Brackley.)
— Summer short sleeved dress, jumpsuit or top – pop a corresponding colour fitted long sleeved plain T-shirt underneath, having a few of these in your wardrobe will give you weeks more wear from many of your summer garments.
— For many summer dresses – add a pair of leggings, obviously tights work too but I personally find leggings more comfortable, and they look super young and funky with trainers or sandals. I would choose tights for a more polished or professional look when required, and many dresses also work well with knee high or ankle boots for a warmer solution.
— Pack a poncho -There is nothing as useful as a plain colour poncho – excellent for an evening in a pub garden, or just to keep you cosy when the days temperature drops. It’s better than a cardigan as it makes you feel cosy like you have a blanket around you, and they look super stylish as you can wear your necklace or scarf over the top plus wear it all day long indoors if required. This makes them way more versatile than a coat for comfort whilst travelling too.
— Thin Scarves are great in autumn to add to almost any outfit – adding and taking off a scarf can make a dramatic difference to your personal warmth and have the bonus of being able to be tied in so many different ways. Adding a scarf also suggests an unspoken level of intentional stylish dressing.
If you are having difficulty with your clothing around the changing seasons and would like an informal chat and/or some advice on what basics would be useful in your wardrobe, then do pop in for a discussion or book a personal shopping experience and we will be happy to offer suggestions to increase your options without you needing to buy a whole new wardrobe for this transitional weather season.
