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This past week in the DC metro area, it was a little chilly for it to be the end of May. It seems that when the weather does the opposite of what it typically does, people tend to dress out of season. When I say out of season, I mean things like heavy coats in the summer, and sandals in the winter. When you do that, not only are you risking the chance of getting sick, but you do not look your best either. I have created some tips to help you dress for the proper season, and not tempt yourself to bring out your Uggs and North Face jackets every time the temperature drops to 60 degrees in the summer.

Winter fashion: boots (ankle, riding, fur, etc.), puffy down coats, pea coats, heavy sweaters, sweater dresses, corduroy materialclothing, wool and velvet fabric, leather fabrics, earmuffs, tights, pantyhose, gloves, scarves,  berets, fur coats, etc. 

Spring fashion: light jackets (trench coats, camo jackets, denim jackets, etc.), cardigans, flats, white clothes and accessories, loafers, canvas sneakers, ankle pants, capri pants, maxi dresses, sun hats, floppy hats, open toed shoes, etc.

Summer fashion: shorts, dresses, sandals, open toed shoes, tank tops, flats, canvas sneakers, and sunhats, floppy hats, ankle pants, white clothes and accessories, and yes, light jackets for those chilly nights.

Fall fashion: boots, scarves, berets, light sweaters, sweater dresses, cardigans, denim jackets, camo jackets, leather jackets, flats, tights, pantyhose, etc.

Keeping those examples of seasonal fashion in mind, here are some tips that will help you to stay in season with your wardrobe.

1. Leave the white for the warmer seasons! (i.e. spring and summer) This is something that I see often, and should not see often. White is meant to be put away after Labor Day contrary to popular belief. Unless is it winter white, meaning cream and in a winter fabric like corduroy, or a wool sweater, put it away and save it for when it’s warm outside. Summer and spring will be back, promise.
2. If you are going to buy clothes for winter in the summer or vice versa, put it away until then. Yes, we all know that stores have awesome clearance sales on past season clothes, but just because you buy it then does not mean you wear it then. When you get it, no matter how cute it is, just put it away for when it is time to wear it. It will be that much more exciting.
3. Start separating your wardrobe by seasons. If you clump all of your clothes together, when an unusual weather day comes around, you will be tempted to put those out of season clothes right back on. When spring rolls around, bag up your winter clothes and put them away until it is time to pull them back out. That way you will not be tempted to wear something that does not correlate with that season.
4. Remember there is a time for everything. There are four seasons for a reason. With every season there is an outfit. There is plenty of time to wear your favorite sweater dress, and just as equal time to wear your favorite gladiator sandals. Would you wear gloves in July? No probably not, so why would you wear a pea coat in June? When an unusually warm day arrives in January, do not go running to your sandals and shorts. Why? Because most likely within the same week it will be back down to 40 something degrees, then you will look foolish, and get sick. Instead, take off some layers so you don’t soak yourself with sweat and enjoy the weather that way. There is plenty of time for you to wear every item in your closet, just wait for the right season.