How to Stay Stylish As The Seasons Change

We often think of fashion as neatly falling in line with the four seasons; spring, summer, autumn and winter, but things can get a little confusing when you also take into consideration the transitional periods between these seasons.

Transitional periods between seasons can often have you experiencing all four seasons in one day and carefully curated outfits can at times seem hard to put together, especially with the very real possibility of experiencing fluctuating temperatures, rain, wind and hail all in the space of 24 hours.

So how do you stay looking your best in such unpredictable conditions? With a few key staples and a couple of golden rules of course. 

Layering

Layering will become your new best friend as the seasons start to change and will allow you to stay prepared for a wide variety of weather conditions. When done properly, layering can add texture, movement and intrigue to an outfit, if done poorly, you may end up looking like an overloaded clothes rack.

The key to successful layering is in the construction of the layers – start from the base layer and ensure that each layer works not only on its own but also with the additional layer placed on top. Try to avoid clashing prints and patterns and be conscious of maintaining your silhouette by keeping base layers tight and outer layers more fluid. 

Wear multi-functional pieces

Items with more than one function are the holy grail of seasonal fashion, saving you money and closet space whilst also being highly useful and practical. One example of this is the humble scarf. A wide scarf can be used as a shawl to keep you warm in the evening, as a headscarf to protect against wind or rain and also as a colourful accessory. 

Accessorise

You may not be able to control the weather but you can control your accessories. Well placed jewellery such as anklets, necklaces and bracelets can help to make any outfit look tied together. I love browsing 6 Ice for iced out jewellery ideas for the season ahead; they have the latest trends in urban fashions and street culture like hip hop jewellery.

Worried about rain? Make a statement with a long umbrella. Wind wearing you down? Why not finish your outfit with a hat to keep your hair under control and out of your face.

And finally, don’t underestimate the power of a good handbag with the capability to hold all the additional little things you may find you need throughout the day; sunglasses, sunscreen, hairbrush, gloves and a pocket umbrella should have you covered through all eventualities.

Think about footwear

It can be very tempting to cling onto your favourite pair of open toe shoes, sandals or flip flops but nothing feels worse than getting caught out in the rain whilst wearing inappropriate shoes.

Play it safe with footwear and find styles that can be worn across all seasons, like the Chelsea boot – add chunky socks on colder days or wear with flowing skirts or turned up trousers while the sun still shines. Another great shoe that can be styled across all four seasons is the simple brogue. 

So don’t let seasonal transitions stop your style – with these four tips you’ll be looking stylish whatever the weather.