Posts with tag seasonal

When the seasons change, so does our wardrobe. And, unless you have a much bigger closet than we do, that means certain items get brought out while others get packed away for the next few months.

While some of those items might be easily folded up and put into Rubbermaid bins, but other items have more specific requirements. The formal gown you wore for your best friend's wedding, your silky summer dresses, the flowery pashmina you pulled out for those cool summer nights ... for some, the list goes on and on.

This season, flat boots are supposed to be all the rage, and we're geeked about this for two reasons. First of all, it's always nice to have flats in fashion for the comfort factor, if nothing else. And secondly, tall, casual boots are the perfect way to take some of our summer dresses into the fall season.

There are only two articles of fabric we really care about come summertime, bikinis and barbecue aprons. We could sit here and talk bikinis all day, or better yet we could show you pictures of them. We're not going to do that- at least not in this post.

Wait! Don't leave! You can read about bikinis anytime, how often do you get the opportunity to appreciate the apron? It is the forgotten accessory of summer, but it is a vital one.

An apron is a great way to express oneself. It can be covered in beer bottles or kittens, crude jokes or sweet sentiments. The possibilities are endless. The BBQ Guys have a few examples below:

So far, StyleDash has given you loads of advice on what's hot for spring, so you probably know what you should be shopping for, buying, and wearing. However, even if you incorporate those new styles, you're not going to achieve the look unless you pack away some of your winter items first.

Bag Snob gives a rundown of what bags to "Flash or Stash" this season, and these same ideas can be used on other parts of your outfit. For example, fur and suede are heavy, warm materials that are best saved for cooler months. Same thing goes for items with lots of beading and embellishments -- hold them for the holidays. And, unless you're visiting your Aunt Dorothy in her retirement home in Boca Raton, you should probably keep the wild animal prints to a minimum (however, I kinda love a little touch of leopard just about any time of year, but that's just me).

What's getting pushed to the back of your closet this season? And what are you most excited to bring out from hibernation?

You're likely to see some style disasters around the office this time of year. Not that there's anything wrong with being festive, but trust me -- the blinking Rudolph sweater is best left in the closet.

But while most fashion foul-ups are easy to spot, others will sneak up on you -- especially as you're asked to socialize with co-workers outside the office (like at your annual holiday party, for instance). Dress too wacky, too sexy, or just plain bad, and the boss is likely to see a side of your personality you'd probably rather they didn't.

Follow these tips to make sure you don't find yourself applying for a new job in the New Year:

• Keep it under control-- dress up too much and it'll look like the office party is the only night out you've had since last year.
• If you want to show off, use your accessories (nice watches for guys, a stylish bag for the ladies).
• Stay true to your company culture. If you work at Google, I'm sure you can wear whatever you want. But if you're a Wall Street financial analyst, you'll probably want to err on the conservative side -- even if the invitation says "casual."
• Remember: just because you're not at the office, doesn't mean the normal office rules don't apply.

Essentially, be careful. Because your co-workers only see you in "work mode," it's tempting to go overboard with an outfit that says "this is who I really am!" But on Monday you'll be back in the office -- hopefully with no regrets.

Chances are, your wardrobe improves significantly when fall and winter roll around. Jackets take longer to go out of style, so if you bought something cool last year, it'll probably still work this season, and it's easier to look grown-up and respectable (which is totally the look this winter) when you're covering up from the cold.

But let's talk details. I'll bet that the only nice-looking piece of functional winter clothing you own is a scarf -- most likely because your wife or girlfriend bought it for you. Your hat, on the other hand, is some Christmas-themed fuzzy number with little fluffy balls on top, and your gloves look like rejects from the 1987 Finnish ski team uniform. Sound familiar?

Don't underestimate how these seemingly trivial things can make or break an otherwise decent ensemble. And with that in mind, check out these fantastic leather gloves from the Gap. Black is back all winter -- plus I love the brown underneath, and the detailing is perfect! You might be used to dropping $4.50 instead of $29.50 on this kind of item, but I assure you -- this is worth it.

Once your hands are looking good, don't forget your feet. A nice pair of boots can really enhance your look. For starters, check these out:

[via See Jack Shop]