For most of us, keeping up with the constantly changing fashion trends of each season can be hard. What about that perfect shift skirt you bought midsummer? Do you have to pack it away come October? We say no! By choosing the right items, and being artful with layering, you can make the items you love stay with you for longer.

Dressing up the summer dress.

It’s sad enough packing away your flip-flops, let alone all those colorful summer dresses. But with the right accessories, you can transition your favorites right into fall.

Here are a few suggestions:

• Cover capped sleeves in a long, neutral cardigan for added warmth.
• If you’re feeling brave, pair a dress with black tights. Look for ones that land at your ankles, and finish the look with a conservative pair of flats.
• Slip on a pair of boots and your dress is instantly more fall. Light-toned leather in browns and grays are best.

Pairing the sleeveless sheath.

Fall’s runway is filled with the sleeveless sheath: long vests in playful knit fabrics and faux fur. This can be a great transitional piece:

• In warmer weather, pair with a short-sleeve top from your summer wardrobe. Perhaps a peach or a jewel tone blue.
• Come winter, pair with a colorful turtleneck to bring added warmth to your core.
  

Fall’s big splurge.

OK, sometimes you have to have the new big thing. This season, it’s the tailored dress. In general, there’s been a return to tailoring and sophistication in fashion, and the tailored dress embodies these things. Think: not too flowy, perfectly tailored, and embracing your curves.

If you happen to find that perfectly tailored dress, or already have one at home, it’s something you can wear well into the winter and beyond. Plus, it’s a classic style that will always come back, so it’s worth investing in.

Plaid pops up again.

Anyone who lived through the ‘90’s remembers plaid. And perhaps you’ve kept some relics from the era? If so, now’s the time to air them out! Wash them in Tide with Febreze Freshness to freshen them up for wear. Fall’s look is a bit neater than grunge, so think of tucking in or layering with a bright shell underneath.

With these tips at your disposal, you can face fall refreshed without breaking the bank!

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