How to Make a Summer Wardrobe Work in the Winter

With the rising costs of clothing and accessories, it makes sense to use items for more than one season. Use these strategies to help shirts, pants and dresses pull double duty as great additions to both your summer and winter wardrobes.

Instructions

1. Create layers by wearing items under your short-sleeved shirts. If you wore baby doll t-shirts or tank tops all summer, wear a long-sleeved shirt or turtleneck beneath them as an added layer of warmth. Trade long leggings for the shorts you paired the shirts with in summer to generate a host of new winter outfits.

2. Create the impression that your ankle-length Capri pants or mid-calf leggings are full-length pants by tucking them into tall boots. Pair them with a long sweater to create the perfect winter look.

3. Dress in tank tops and t-shirts under sweatshirts, blazers, cardigans or heavy coats. Use crew neck shirts to keep the draft out when wearing deep v-neck sweaters, for example, and complete the look by draping a warm Pashmina scarf around your shoulders.

4. Wear long leggings or thick, ribbed tights under your mini skirts for warmth. Pull on sheepskin boots to keep your feet toasty or go for a retro style by wearing fuzzy leg warmers over your calves and ankles.

5. Add a light summer dress to your winter rotation by coordinating it with a pair of dark tights and a matching cardigan. Cinch it in with a wide belt that matches your shoes and no one will notice the summery cut of the top, sleeves or bodice.

6. Lend the canvas purses and tote bags of summer a "heading to the ski lodge" look for winter by weaving a cozy winter scarf around the handles.