8 Ways Winter Clothes Can Be Adapted for Your Summer Wardrobe

Clothes bound by season are simultaneously necessary and upsetting. You absolutely need them for a small period of time, and then before you know it, you must part ways. Well, what if there was a way to change that? Are you willing to test the waters and wear your favourite winter clothes in the summer? 

This is a task that might seem difficult, but with a little creativity and some street style inspiration, it's actually quite simple to achieve. Think winter boots with open-back dresses, or knit cardigans tied around your floral frocks. With pairings like these, you might not have to put away your cold weather wardrobe after all. 

Keep reading to see and shop the styling tips that will allow you to wear your winter clothes all summer long…

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Wear your chunky sweater with a lacy miniskirt and be sure to push up the sleeves. The short hemline of the skirt will be enough to keep you cool. 

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Your open-back dress just found its new best friend—your winter boots. The combination of a feminine frock with a chunky shoe makes this summertime look feel so unique. 

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Play with proportions by wearing your long parka over this lightweight poplin shirt dress. You know what makes the look 10 times cooler? Wearing it with Vans. 

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Your thick suede midi skirt is a knit camisole's dream. The contrasting textures create an outfit that is well rounded and can be made work-appropriate by way of sleek leather pumps. 

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Try wearing your basic turtleneck underneath a simple slip dress. Once again, sneakers are the perfect finishing touch.

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Drape your wool blazer over your shoulders with nothing but a white T-shirt underneath. Pair with cropped frayed denim and sweet Mary Jane pumps for a look that is ideal for the office or an early dinner. 

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Tie your heavy cardigan around your waist to cinch your midsection in a dress that needs definition.

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Wear your most flirty dress with a classic trench coat. Leave it open so you don't feel trapped by the heat and so everyone can admire the gorgeous frock underneath.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New YorkBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and managesBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.