A slip dress is not only a sexy little slip of a thing. It can be worn solo in the summer, of course, or when you’re feeling sexy….But does it really have to be sexy? The answer is no. You can wear it night or day and do so many things with it! Layer under and/or over it: light layers during the spring and summer and heavy layering during the fall and winter. You can add as many layers as you want. It makes the slip dress wearable for all. Age doesn’t matter.
This is an update on how to layer a slip dress during warm weather. For ways to layer a slip dress during cool weather, see my post “How to Layer a Slip Dress Like a Pro.”
How to wear a slip dress anytime and anywhere when it’s warm out:
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Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Layering, Slip Dress, Spring/Summer, Style
Tank tops are a go-to every Spring and Summer. This year, the focus is on wide-strap, scoop-neck styles. All tank shapes are good though, from v-neck to crewneck, from cotton to lace and from simple to embellished. They are all wardrobe basics and great for keeping cool whether combined with light layers or not.
Just choose the right style of tank top for the occasion, be it a casual, athletic or dressy event. Also, be sure to choose tank tops that are not too tight or too loose. The right fit will give you a polished look.
When wearing a racerback tank top, choose a T-strap bra to avoid visible bra straps. If the straps still show, wear a black, colored, printed or lacy bra or bralette.
This post begins with styling basics and then gives outfit ideas for summer parties, classic summer looks and more. Age doesn’t matter.
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Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Layering, Outfit Ideas, Spring/Summer, Summer Style, Tank Tops
Red was the popular fashion color of Fall & Winter 2025 and, indeed, it’s a hot one for anytime. However, now for Spring & Summer electric blue is the cool trend. Doesn’t it seem that fashions always switch to opposites, one after the other? I could be suspicious and think that the industry just wants us to buy more so they change things on us. Or, more charitably, I also see these changes as refreshing ideas to offer variety and keep things interesting!
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Color Combos, Color Series
Color, Color Combinations, Color Trends, Spring/Summer
This Spring, the Goddess look rules with floating layers of diaphanous materials such as chiffon and cascades of romantic ruffles, lace and eyelet. As a normal American woman during what seems to be apocalyptic times, I’m not interested in buying extreme fanciful fashions. I don’t have very many fancy places to go and live a practical, busy life. So I’m really interested in enjoying the few ruffled tops that I already own as I go about my daily business. If you have a ruffled top or two as well, I hope you will benefit from the outfit ideas I’ve collected here. Or maybe you will find at least one to acquire that fits into your wardrobe. I’ve found ways to make ruffled tops fit into everyday life. And age doesn’t matter.
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Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
All Seasons, Outfit Ideas, Romantic Style, Ruffles, Spring/Summer, Trending Classics
Plaid is for Fall, right? But it’s Spring and this pattern is sprouting up everywhere, from designer runways to Pinterest searches. It’s a familiar and comfortable style for everyone, whether preppy, punk, grunge, traditional or even Scottish. Nostalgia is calming when change and chaos are all around us. On the other hand, keep in mind the rebellious side of plaid. It can free you to use it in casual or formal wear, in garments or accessories, in Spring or in Summer. So let’s take a look at how many ways we can wear plaid shirts for Spring and Summer. Age doesn’t matter.
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Outfit Combinations, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Plaid, Plaid Shirt, Spring/Summer, Trending Classics
