Today’s Remix Rewear Restyle challenge over at Caitlin’s blog, Greater than Rubies, is to create an outfit featuring summer layers. In the Washington D.C. area, any sort of layering during the summer can feel too heavy. Summer weather is hot and humid! My go-to accessory to dress-up an outfit in our nation’s capital has been a statement necklace…that’s about all I can tolerate in the heat!
Luckily, I have been home in Michigan for the past several
weeks. There is a running joke
amongst Michiganders that we can experience four seasons-worth of weather in a
24-hour period of time. Therefore,
summer layers are a MUST!
I wore this ensemble when I went up north to a friend’s lake
house this weekend. The house is on Lake Huron so the weather ranges from warm and sunny to cool and
breezy.
The foundation of my outfit was easy and comfy for the ride
up north. I think the pops of
color are enough to make it a put-together outfit…although I might add some
chunky jewelry if I planned to wear only this for the entire day.
I arrived at my friend’s house just in time for a breezy
dinner. I threw on
this scarf for a little extra style and a little extra warmth. While the scarf isn’t entirely matchy
matchy with the rest of my outfit, the purply and pinky tones worked with my
shirt and shoes.
For any outdoor evening activities I needed to add one
more layer! This cozy cardigan
warmed me up and completed my summer layered look. Since layering clothing is often a technique that is
associated with the cooler seasons, I think it is important to keep things
colorful when layering during the summer!
Do you have to think about summer layering in your neck of
the woods? And don’t forget to
check-out Greater Than Rubies to see how other readers have layered their
summer looks!
What I'm Wearing:
- Sleeveless Top: Old Navy (similar, similar)
- Shorts: Loft Outlet (similar, similar)
- Scarf: Target (similar, similar)
- Cardigan: Target (exact)
- Sneakers: DSW (exact)
I loved this post! Here in Minnesota, you need to be ready for a drastic change in weather at the drop of a hat, too! I'm all about the summer layers (including scarves!). That scarf is to die for. I saw several bloggers with it this spring and am so bummed I missed out on it - it's beautiful! I hope you're having a great time with your family!
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Thanks, Brynn! I actually received this scarf as a gift and then I started noticing it on Audrey's blog! What luck :) I hope Minnesota is giving you some nice, warm summer weather!
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