Wear Summer Dresses Into Fall With Simple Layering

• Dress from Papaya Clothing
• Steve Madden wedge sandals
• Flannel button-down from Abercrombie & Fitch
• Watch from Fossil
• Military jacket from Charlotte Russe

I don't know about you, but I love throwing on a simple and casual summer dress on hot days. I feel like I collect them! The problem is that around here we really only get about three months of actual wear out of these fabulous dresses. Enter layering. Throwing on guy-like basics adds an edge to girly dresses. Military jackets continue to be in trend for the fall, as do flannels. Try a bright flannel to add a pop of color to an olive military jacket or vest. A basic color such as white is all you need to build on when layering for a look like this. Keep accessories basic with neutrals or rugged leather to complement the boyish vibe of the outfit.

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