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How to Layer a Shirtdress in Fall and Winter

For the past few weeks, Fall and I have been having a great time together, sipping our salted caramel mochas and wearing cute sweaters under our lightweight jackets. Then out of nowhere, Winter decided to show up unannounced and uninvited yesterday morning, with her frost and her wind and her “Don’t leave the house without your gloves, fool!” Bitch.

So, grudgingly, I pulled out my tights and got to layering. Since I’m working with a limited wardrobe here, I thought about how I could take this one shirtdress and layer it for varying degrees of chilliness. So here’s one printed shirt dress styled for cool, cooler, and cold temps.

For cool weather, I kept it simple and just added a pretty necklace and ankle booties. 

For chillier days (like today),  I’d keep the dress, booties, and necklace, but I’d add a warm sweater and tights. 

Finally, when it’s downright frigid, add a blazer and a chunky knit cowl scarf. Maybe even try a pair of fleece-lined tights! (I plan to get some this year–any recommendations?)

Corduroy blazer: Loft (similar) / navy sweater: J.Crew Factory / print shirtdress: Ann Taylor Factory (similar) / tights: Target / taupe booties: Target (similar) / necklace: Target (similar) / cowl scarf: Etsy (similar)

And when all else fails, put on your dinosaur pajamas and stay inside! (Jona wanted in on the picture taking action.) 

How do you layer a dress when it’s cold out? 

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