https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:12:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293835 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:32:35 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2293835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those work! I like the black &amp; brown mix of #2 best.<br /> For winter layering, I’ve heard of wearing 2 pairs of tights together, and fleece-lined tights feel as warm to me as leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293833 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:16:29 +0000 Dee 2293833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Runcarla,&nbsp;</b>yes, you’re right, a sleeveless collared blouse works beautifully under a sweater for winter use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293770 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 04:25:35 +0000 Carla 2293770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good style workshop resulting in outfits worth repeating. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>The only summer items I repurpose, are some sleeveless button downs I might wear under a sweater. &nbsp;I don’t normally layer shirts under sweaters, but when I do, I find it easier to wear the sleeveless versions vs wrangling long sleeves under a sweater.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293769 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 04:13:36 +0000 marija 2293769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever and winter practical! You look fab, cool and you are extending your wardrobe. The shoes are perfect for the cold! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293703 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:25:28 +0000 Dee 2293703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all your replies, it seems like look #4 is the favourite, I don’t usually buy dresses for the winter season, so I thought I’d try this experiment.</p> <p><b>Roberta,</b> these&nbsp;lightweight dresses that you wear over jeans would be knee length or shorter and act more like a tunic top I’m guessing.<br /><b>Suz, Lyn67, Jessikams, bella,&nbsp;</b>yes, the fabric of the dress certainly plays an important role on whether this strategy works or not. A light weight fabric would feel confusing mixing it with heavy fabric items. This dress is a substantial cotton and the A line does helps the dress from clingy to the tights.<br /><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>you guessed correctly, the taupe boots do indeed match my hair.&nbsp;<br /><b>CarolS</b>, yep, linen definitely wont work, and I get the idea of joyfully reuniting with your summer wardrobe after a long winter.<br /><b>Jamie,&nbsp;</b>&nbsp;more layers makes wearing this possible.<br /><b>Helena,&nbsp;</b>dark colours do help that’s for sure.<br /><b>Sisi, &nbsp;</b>yep&nbsp;wool will certainly be warmer than cotton.<br /><b>Joy,&nbsp;</b>Sorry your attempt didn’t work out, I guess not all dress styles would work doing this.<br /><b>The Cat</b>, I think I should be warm enough, I’ve got lots of layers going on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293698 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:16:53 +0000 rachylou 2293698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great! I don’t winterise summer things anymore because of my closet situation. I do seasonal switch outs now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293665 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:29:47 +0000 The Cat 2293665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your versions all look really great. But I wonder if such a thin dress/skirt will be warm enough for your winter, even with warm tights.</p> <p>I wear similar versions for spring and fall, but in freezing winter temperatures I need warmer dresses/skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293622 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:25:22 +0000 Anonymous 2293622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All my summer dresses have toppers for air conditioning that also extend their season into spring and fall. &nbsp;Winter, I have tried dress S skirt by wearing a pull over swearer over it but that idea was not received well on the Forum. &nbsp;It could be that all my dresses are pull on sheath types due to back zippers being a problem . &nbsp;They usually have no waist. &nbsp;For winter I have some sweater dresses and a very casual sweat shirt dress with hood. &nbsp;I have an assortment of skirts that can be worn with sweaters and tights and boots in cold weather. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293621 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:21:15 +0000 bella 2293621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very successful effort! I like doing this, but like Suz, I am particular about fabric weight, too and currently, I don't have anything in my wardrobe that can cross over from summer into winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293613 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:28:06 +0000 Sisi 2293613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice outfits! I particularly like #2.&nbsp;I tried to winterize Summer clothing&nbsp; at the beginning of my YLF adventure and I miserably failed. No matter how I layer, a cotton dress is always too cold for me in Winter. I prefer to slip on a pair of warm woolen pants. Quick and easy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293603 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:48:37 +0000 lyn67 2293603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love how you aesthetically winterised a genuine summer dress-but for me it would depend on the fabric -to say so-and it seems your dress is thick enough for not&nbsp; charge/static or cling to the thights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293602 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:38:12 +0000 RobinF 2293602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These all look great! I especially like the versions with a sweater so that the dress looks like a skirt - fun and different. </p> <p>I don't generally wear dresses in the winter. I do wear some tops year round but then it's as a base under a sweater so doesn't require anything different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293601 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:36:52 +0000 Helena 2293601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I think the deeper colour palette of the dress makes it easier to winterize. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293564 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:50:42 +0000 Jaime 2293564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I definitely use this strategy in the winter - mostly for warmth (the more layers the better!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293549 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:35:55 +0000 kkards 2293549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice done. Another vote for #4 as my favorite </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293546 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:26:10 +0000 Anonymous 2293546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty! Very creative outfits. I like the addition of the scarf, belts and jewelry. Awesome vest and booties </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293544 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:12:07 +0000 CarolS 2293544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great examples of how to get more use out of a 'seasonal' piece. I particularly like the beige/tan sweater version, but every one of them works to my eye.</p> <p>I don't tend to do this, My summer wardrobe is full of linen, lightweight cotton, and sleeveless tops -- I look forward to pulling pieces of it out for a winter vacation but until then, I live in happy anticipation of revelling in those pieces again when the weather is warm and the days long and sunny..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293543 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:05:52 +0000 Jessikams 2293543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Suz, I usually don’t do this because I’m picky about fabric weights and “feel” in different seasons. But these outfits look really good, and the top of the dress gives you some extra warmth too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293539 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:47:44 +0000 Angie 2293539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #4 best too! Nicely done :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Do the dark taupe boots match your hair? I think they do! Fab strategy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293538 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:45:42 +0000 Sloper 2293538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever!&nbsp; #4 is my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293534 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:07:15 +0000 Suz 2293534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great! I especially like the version with the vest.&nbsp;</p> <p>I rarely do this because I have a bit of a thing about fabric weights and don't like to "match" lightweight fabrics with heavier ones. And most off my summer items are lighter weight and most winter items are heavier weight. Having said that, a jersey knit would be the exception -- or an all season wool. This works because -- with the dress being A-line and looser in the bottom, it won't stick to the tights the way a tube skirt might, for example.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have a gored tech jersey skirt (with a top that makes it a two piece dress). The skirt works across every season in my current climate, with bare legs or tights depending on the weather, and different footwear and tops/ toppers. Or underlayers. In the really cool weather I put Uniglo heattech undies on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293525 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:43:48 +0000 Roberta 2293525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very resourceful! Thinking of a dress as a skirt is a good idea when the top is lightweight enough to easily pull a sweater over it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wear a couple of my long-sleeve-but-light-fabric dresses over jeans in the winter. With a Cuddle Duds tank underneath for another layer of warmth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293520 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:58:52 +0000 Anonymous 2293520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those work!<br /> I normally don't, cause tights are a hassle, but I do have a rust dress that could be a good candidate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293518 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:48:03 +0000 kellygirl 2293518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great! I especially like the last version with the vest! I do think about winterizing some things but usually am too lazy to try. Thankfully I live in a mild climate and many of my clothes span a few seasons. I think it’s a great idea though! You nailed it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293517 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:45:28 +0000 AndiB 2293517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially love 4! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293515 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:27:42 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2293515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job at extending its wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winterizing-a-summer-dress-1#post-2293514 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:46:01 +0000 Dee 2293514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, here is my attempt at getting more mileage out of one of my summer dresses by adapting it more for winter wear.<br /> I chose this midi-length t-shirt flared dress because I thought it would work well with layers over top of it. The dress now functions more like a skirt for winter.</p> <p>Photo #1 - How I'd typically wear this short sleeved Gap dress in summer</p> <p>Photos # 2: Layered a black cable knit sweater over dress, added black tights with taupe booties, then a complimentary scarf and a brown/ratan belt.</p> <p>Photo # 3: Tried layering a thick Uniqlo taupe turtle neck over dress and a black belt. Added a long black layerd necklace. </p> <p>Photo# 4: Layered a thinner black Uniqlo U turtle neck and added an olive ON vest for a more casual look.</p> <p>I think I'm fairly satisfied with these dress options and hopefully they'll be warm enough to brave the winters here in Canada.</p> <p>Do you bother to adapt summer clothes for winter? </p>