Ageless Style is a monthly style challenge and link up for women of all ages. Each month we pick a different theme and style an outfit based on that theme. This month's theme is "Summer Layers" and was picked by Mirelle.
Is it hot enough for you? Many of us in America are suffering under what meteorologists are calling a "Heat Dome", aka "summer" 😄. I've been setting my alarm for 5:00 am so I'm outside working in the garden at 6:00 am and I come back in the house around 11:00 to 12:00. When Mirelle picked the theme this month, I wasn't quite sure what "summer layers" was as I'm more about trying to wear the least amount of clothing as possible this time of year 😆. However, I do realize early mornings and evenings can be a little chilly (when there's not a heat wave going on) and of course, over air conditioned buildings are always a problem for me. So I decided to show you what I usually wear to keep cool and what layers I generally wear when I need to add a little something for warmth.
My number one go-to item in the summer is dresses, skirts, or skorts. This is a light weight sleeveless dress I purchased some time ago from the Stitch Fix website. It's super comfy and keeps me cool on hot days. I wore this dress to a Norwegian Festival.
Because I was outdoors I wore a straw bucket hat and I used a cross-body bag for ease of carrying. Both are from Amazon. I assessorized with brown, orange, and yellow jewelry picking out the colors from my dress.
I wore soft comfy sandals because I knew I'd be walking all day.
We left early in the morning, and that day there wasn't a heat wave, so it was actually cooler in the morning. So because my dress also had some teal in it, I thought my new crochet sweater from my Spring Stitch Fix would go perfect with it!
Cardigans are the perfect summer layer, I also love large scarves that can easily wrap around your shoulder. I loathe heavily air conditioned buildings, so I always carry either a light cardigan or scarf in my purse all summer long, just in cast I need it.
If it's really cool, you can also choose a lightweight jacket as your layering piece. Here I am in the same dress in Jackson Hole Wyoming. It was so cold in the morning, but by afternoon it warmed up and I was able to ditch the jacket.
So what about you, are you all about layers in the summer, or do you prefer to wear as little as possible to stay cool? I'd love to hear from you!
Now, let's see how the other ladies are layering their summer pieces, and be sure to link up with us as well!
Have A Great Day! Amy
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Amy ~ Amy’s Creative Pursuits
My original thought for a theme was dress over a dress but decided it needed to be more broad. I like what you came up with. I sometimes wear an open weave top over a tank and I guess that would also be considered a layer, the other thing I might do is a denim vest. But yes, it is hot in the summer, but with the AC in tome places, it is nice to have something to wear. Pretty dress and cardi combo!
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Oh my goodness, I'm glad you made the challenge more broad then otherwise I would have had to skip this month. I probably should have asked what you meant by summer layers. Thanks so much!
DeleteI think layering in summer is a great idea, especially if you walk in from the street inside the place where an air-con is blasting the chill burst of air. Like the sage colour cardigan over your summer dress, it adds extra colour and texture
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I always need to have a sweater or scarf on hand for air conditioning. Thanks so much.
DeleteThat cardigan looks so nice with your dress. I tend to need layers the most when going into stores (particularly grocery stores) in the summer too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne.
DeleteWe have just got through a heatwave and I imagine it wasn't as hot as you have it now. Eek! That dress is so pretty and the sweater is so cute and it all goes so well together.
ReplyDeleteYes, I heard about your heat wave. I'm glad it is over for you. This is our second heatwave of the summer, and it's not even August yet! Thanks so much!
DeleteAmy, I love you in that teal colored sweater. Absolutely perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda!
DeleteI love how that dress can be worn in many seasons.
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Jodie
Yes, maxis are very versatile like that.
DeleteWhat a beautiful example of practical summer layering! I love how the teal crochet sweater picks up the colors in your dress—it ties the whole outfit together so nicely. And you're so right about always needing a light cardigan or scarf for overly air-conditioned places.
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DeleteAs always…. You look lovely!!!!! ☺️
ReplyDeleteThanks Chrissy.
DeleteThat is a lovely dress and you can easily continue to wear it in fall. The teal cardigan looks great with it.
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Thank you, and I do. Maxi dresses are so practical that way.
DeleteSuch a pretty summer dress, you look lovely! So true, wearing a cardigan or light jacket is needed when going in a supermarket or mall which can be freezing. Lately, I love layering with a shacket, a light shirt worn over my dress or pants, also for sun protection since I can't wear sunscreen.
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Thanks so much. Oh, I forgot about shackets. That's a good idea.
DeleteThis dress looks absolutely beautiful on you and you found some great ways to add layers.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm out and about I don't usually add any layers in the summer, unless I am indoors longer such as the movie theatre where I'll bring a simple zip up cotton sweatshirt or cardigan with me. Not much worse than freezing in the summer!! I do have a linen jacket which is very thin but I'm more likely to reach for that in May or September to wear outside.
Thank you. I'm with you, I don't wear layers in summer either much unless the air conditioning is too cold.
DeleteSuch a pretty dress and I love how you've styled it with the different layers. We've had three heatwaves in the UK and it's been unbearable at times. Thanks for linking!
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Thank you. Yes, I've heard about your heatwaves and I imagine you don't have air conditioning the way we do here either.
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