Don't Put the Dresses Away

Summer always seems to end so much sooner than you expect ... especially in Chicago. It doesn’t help when you’re bombarded with ads for back-to-school and Fall clothing when it’s still 80 plus degrees outside. Perusing boutiques and department stores makes you feel like it’s already November with jeans, sweaters and winter boots dominating the displays. Even if you're not excited about the cooler weather, it’s fun to pull out warmer clothes for the upcoming winter season. But it doesn’t mean it’s time to pack away your dresses.

Dresses can (and should) be worn year round. And even though not all dresses can make the seasonal transition, many can. There are so many fantastic options (leggings, tights and boots) to pair with dresses that can extend them well into Fall and winter. Even without the addition of warmer accessories, many cocktail dresses make a nearly seamless transition from warm to cool.

One of the benefits of living in a city with four seasons is the fun you can have mixing up your wardrobe. Just don’t feel like you have to hide behind big, bulky clothes throughout the winter (even in Chicago). You can still be stylish and sleek in a dress … at least beneath your winter coat.