Summer Layers

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)