How To Transition the Sardine Dress from Summer to Autumn

If you love the Sardine dress, you’re not alone! It’s a very cute and fun style to pull out for hot summer occasions and bonkers dress wearing. It’s way too fun to put away for the chilly weather! Pairing a dress and some clever autumn layering so you can show off the sardine print all through fall and winter is easy. This blogpost is all about practical and fun, simply great tips getting the most out of your sardine dress and what to do for autumn prep.

When autumnal layering is concerned, lightweight cardigans have got to be the first item you reach for. They add warmth without blocking off the print on your dress. It is best to choose something neutral like beige, oatmeal, or charcoal so that your sardine dress can really shine. Solid cardigans are also great on top of dresses that have a bright, busy pattern, and act as good color balance to the outfit. For more polished, dressier looks, a cropped cardigan that hits at the waist is a good choice to maintain the dress silhouette.

Think about pairing your sardine dress with leggings or tights. It is the best seasonal style, and also the most comfy and practical. For something classic, black tights will always work, but branched out fun and patterned or knit tights are also great, especially with a dress that matches. On cold days, you’ll be glad to be wearing thicker leggings which will also help to streamline the overall look along with adding warmth, especially for those brisk mornings.

Denim jackets can keep anyone looking warm and stylish while retaining some warmth. As the temperatures begin to dip, it’s also a great way to keep warm. For a more fitted look, a fitted denim jacket will keep that look and capture attention to your figure. An oversized jacket is perfect for staying cozy, though. To elevate the look and polish it off, a warm “dusty” cropped blazer can also work. Burgundy, olive, mustard, and fall tones for a more vintage vibe are also nice.

Most people don’t think of the style and usability of a simple scarf.

During the beginning of fall season, a lightweight scarf is nice and as the season progresses, you can start using thicker and knit ones. It is also nice when looking for a scarf that adds more depth and texture to your outfit to layer a pop of color and to pull multiple, if not all, your look plus your scarf from a pattern of your dress.

A good pair of shoes is also vital. Your sardine dress could pair well with your summer sandals, and then in fall, just switch to something more structured. Suede or leather ankle boots work well to elevate an outfit. If you want to keep it more casual, combat boots are more trendy to wear with a dress, or you could go with heeled booties for a more polished look. If it is cold, some cute, thick socks that are a little taller than your boots is a good option. Shoes are essential as well.
It’s often overlooked, but wearing a long sleeve, thin top as an underlayer is also a good way to stay warm. You could also try turtlenecks that are thin, in good, color coordinating tones to provide warmth without thickening the look with a lot of fabric. This way, with turtlenecks, you add warmth in an effective, refined way.
Lastly, there are always fun final touches you could add to spice up your outfit. Things like hats, jewelry, and bags always complete an outfit and help dress it up.

Sardine dresses are versatile, and by following these tips, you can keep your sardine dress hanging in your closet and style it for fall and wear it for the entire season.