Summer Sweat(ers)
Hellooo ladies! It seems crazy to be writing a blog about summer this late into it, but I promise this one will be worth the read… but then again, aren’t all my blogs worth it???
So if you follow me on Instagram you know that I just posted a picture on my stories of me in a summer sweater which sparked a whole slew of events. I’ll be honest, sometimes what I post is planned, but for the most part it isn’t. I was at the shore for a few days with my parents and Tessa and about to go to dinner wearing a summer sweater and I thought, this is a relevant discussion! Its not uncommon for me to be working with a client, going through her closet when we stumble upon a beat up sweatshirt. I then might hear… ‘Oh, I want to keep that. Its perfect for chilly nights.’ Is she wrong? No. Are there better options? YES!
I love a summer sweater for those chilly summer nights at the beach or out to a sunset dinner, BUT I also love them to transition into Fall! Its important that I get multiple uses out of my clothes. Quite frankly, there are too many things that I want to spend my money on out there to purchase a ‘one use only’ garment and I make sure to teach this to my clients as well.
So what is a summer sweater exactly? It is typically 100% cotton and has a looser weave in order to allow for airflow. I love them styled with shorts, skirts, over a dress, and with booties and jeans in Fall. Here are my tips when it comes to shopping and styling a summer sweater.
Make it versatile. Sure, a summer sweater in a bright coral is beautiful, but you aren’t going to transition that into Fall. If you are looking to get the most bang for your buck, choose a summer sweater in a beige/tan/oatmeal color. I absolutely love this paired with white shorts/jeans but then will also be beautiful styled with distressed denim and your favorite cognac colored booties.
Don’t be afraid to size up. I love an oversized sweater French tucked into a pair of pants with the sleeves pushed up a bit. Oversized has become a big trend and often looks more expensive. Pay attention to how your sweaters fit in the shoulders.
Think of 3 ways you can wear it. Can you wear it with your shorts now, jeans later and maybe with a skirt or a pair of leather pants? Can it be dressed down maybe layered over an oxford for day, but then paired back with stilettos for a night out? Thinking of 3 ways you can wear an item will ensure it will earn its place in your closet.
Check out my roundup of summer sweaters here that would transition into Fall and Winter perfectly!
xo, Ashley
