HOW TO STYLE A PALE BLUE SUMMER DRESS FOR AUTUMN? (SUSTAINABLE FASHION FILES)

 Today I'm sharing an Autumn outfit I wore for a visit to Metković town in Croatia. Metković is a lovely town. My reason for visit wasn't entirely touristic in nature, I had errands to run but I still wanted to dress up. It was a lovely sunny day that made me think of how wonderful Autumn can be. It was a bit fresh in the morning, so I was a wee cold, but once it got close to midday, I was warm enough. I felt really elegant in this styling. It reminded me of how much I sometimes enjoy wearing white and icy shades. Moreover, I thought about how easy it is get dressed when you have the right dress. Dresses can be such practical items. You just throw them on and you're ready to go. I think some ladies sometimes overthink dresses. They are not that hard to style. While on the topic, I like to wear my Summer dresses in Autumn as well, even really light ones. When Autumn comes we often reach for a darker palette. While there is nothing wrong with opting for a gorgeous Autumn palette and warm earthly colours, we shouldn't just toss our lighter or more summer items away.

Who says we cannot dress in light colours once the weather gets colder? If you like a light colour palette and/or icy/pastel shades, there is no reason why you shouldn't wear such tonalities in Autumn and Winter. Forget about some silly rules and wear your light summer items in Autumn. If your summer dresses are really light in the sense of the material they are made of (and not just in colour), you can solve that problem with layer. The obvious solution to wearing summer dresses in other seasons is layering. While it is still warm, you can keep your layers light and as it gets colder, you can pile on more layers.  As you can see, there are not a lot of layers in my outfit but that is because it is still relatively warm. First layer is the icy blue dress and the transparent tights. Tights are a must for me once weather gets cold. My second layer is the vintage white blazer. Blazers are a great idea if you want to keep your outfits elegant and polished but still add another layer for warmth. I finished this look with  pair of leopard heels and a burgundy bag. Thus my outfit formula is pretty simple: a light dress and blazer plus a leopard pair of heels and a burgundy bag. The best thing about putting this outfit together is that I didn't have to buy anything- I had all of these items in my closet. You know I like to shop in my closet and that I try to be sustainable in my fashion choices.

 


READ MORE ABOUT MY OTHER VISITS TO METKOVIĆ TOWN- I'm posing in front of a museum in the photograph above. I hope that I will be able to visit it some day. This little Croatian town actually has an interesting history but more about that some other time.

METKOVIĆ (OUTFIT AND PHOTOGRAPHY POST)

METKOVIĆ (WHAT TO WEAR WHEN IT IS SUNNY BUT WINDY?)

METKOVIĆ (NAUTICAL PRINT DRESS)


THE STORY OF MY OUTFIT

WHAT I WORE THESE ITEMS BEFORE?

HOW I STYLED THIS PALE GRECIAN DRESS BEFORE? Browsing through my archives, I got more ideas to style this dress. Well, that's one of the advantages of having a fashion blog. It's like having a digital closet. It certainly makes it easier for one to have a keep a visual track of one's closet. One thing I noticed is that I often wear this dress with my pair of leopard block heels.  Like my fabulous pointy leopard heels, This pale blue midi pleated dress from Croatian brand Amadeus HAS BEEN GETTING a lot of wear. I bought it this summer and I have already worn it five times. I'm already thinking how to transition it into Autumn. I definitely plan to wear it with this pair of heels again. Turning this summer styling into an Autumn one is not difficult. With a nice blazer and a pair of tights, you can put together an outfit that would be perfect for early Autumn. I'm also planning to wear this dress with a blazer. 


I remember how when I walked up in the store, this dress immediately caught my eye. It was on sale, but I would have bought it even if it wasn't because it is so perfect. This gorgeous dress was available in just two colours and I tried both of them on. I wanted to buy both of them on the spot, but unfortunately there was a little hole in the green version of this dress so I bought only the blue one. There was another identical blue dress left in the shop and now I'm sorry I didn't get that one as well because it would make for a great gift for someone. I wore the dress for a dinner date with hubby the same day I bought it (photo above). Since then, I have styled it so many time. I basically worn it for all seasons: summer, spring, autumn and winter. 

7 MORE WAYS TO STYLE THIS DRESS AS PUBLISHED ON THIS LITTLE PLACE TO CALL MY OWN (BUT REALLY I HAVE WORN IT MORE THAN THAT)

1. HERE - WITH SANDALS AND A MINI RATAN BAG

2. HERE- WITH STATEMENT NECKLACES AND A SUMMER STRAW BAG

3 & 4. HERE- TWO WAYS TO STYLE THIS DRESS

5. HERE- WITH BLUE TIGHTS AND A COMBINATION VERY SIMILAR TO THE ONE I'M SHARING TODAY

6. HERE- LAYERED WITH A RED BLAZER AND A GREY COAT

7. HERE - WITH COMFORTABLE TROPICAL SANDALS

 SUSTAINABLE FASHION FILES



THE WHITE BLAZER- I love this blazer. It was given to me by my sister in law and it's actually a part of s skirt suit, but I usually wear that suit as separates. This blazer is simply perfect for transitional weather. I love to wear it with skirt and dresses, but I also love how it adds elegance to denim outfits. 

1) WHITE BLAZER WORN WITH AN ORANGE DRESS AND LEOPARD HEELS

2)WITH A LEOPARD DRESS AND A MAGENTA COAT

3) WITH A VINTAGE PINK DRESS AND PINK SANDALS & SOCKS

4) WITH LEVI'S JEANS, POINTY BOOTS AND FAUX FUR COLLAR

5)WITH  A MIXED PRINT DRESS AND MARY JANE HEELS

6) WITH A GREY SKIRT, DIY NECKLACE AND PEKO BOOTS

7) WITH BLACK FLARED CORD JEANS AND A PASTEL SHIRT

8) WITH  A DENIM SKIRT AND A PASTEL TURTLENECK SWEATER

9) WITH A BLACK DRESS AND STILETTO HEELS 

10) WITH A BLUE AMADEUS DRESS AND PINK HEELS

11)  WITH  A BLACK SHIRT, STRAIGHT CUT BLUE JEANS AND A WHITE BLAZER

Now, let's talk about the leopard heels!

THE LEOPARD HEELS- 17 WAYS TO STYLE THEM HERE IN THIS POST 

 MORE WAYS TO STYLE THIS PAIR OF LEOPARD HEELS: 


Browsing through my archives back in 2021, I realized I have worn this pair of leopard 17 times (perhaps even more because I don't always photograph my outfits) but since then I've worn the leopard heels enough to make them sustainable. I'm pretty sure I have managed to get to target 30 wears AS I MANAGED TO FIND 28 PUBLISHED OUTFITS on this little place to call my own.  It's always good to strive for 30 wears because of fashion sustainability. 



THAT WOULD BE ALL FOR TODAY! I hope you managed to find some sustainable fashion inspiration. 

  Among fashion blogs I follow, sustainable fashion is a regular topic (or a way of life for some). Mica does 30 wears regularly, Sheila does fashion flashbacks,  Vix , Ann and Kezzie are super sustainable with their charity and vintage shopping.




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Comments

  1. Love this blue dress! Thanks so much for all the inspiration! Wonderful to see your post! Happy October! Thanks for the bonus of showing how to style that wonderful white blazer too!

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  3. Lindo vestido.Te mando un beso.

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  4. The dress and white blazer look so good together and it's great you are already getting lots of wear from this dress you purchased this year! :)

    Hope you are having a great weekend :) We had two kid's birthday parties yesterday which was a lot of fun!

    Away From The Blue

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  5. It is so great and exciting to see your different outfits, Ivana!
    Amazing that you wore the pale blue dress many times, and all the outfits are perfect!
    I also love the white blazer and leopard heels. Thank you always a lot of ideas<3

    akiko
    https://kimonosnack.blogspot.com

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  6. That dress is really nice :-D Great photos :-D

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  7. That icy blue looks so pretty on you, why not wear it all year round? xxx

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  8. I've always loved that dress on you, it really does suit your hair and complexion. And of course lighter colours can be worn in Autumn and Winter. Dark colours only add to the general gloom! xxx

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  9. In love with this wonderful dress, love this kind of skirt on dresses!
    Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week!

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  10. I love the light blue dress. Reminds me of a similar one I have. So pretty!

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  11. Mnogo ti lepo stoji ova nijansa plave, divna haljina! Cipelice mi se takođe dopadaju. :D


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  12. The blue dress is beautiful and it looks amazing on you!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  13. This blue dress is gorgeous! Wonderful Post! Have a great day!
    Rampdiary | Fineartandyou | Beautyandfashionfreaks 

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  14. Good ideas! Thanks for sharing.
    I invite you to visit my last post. Have a good week-end!

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  15. Style a pale blue summer dress for autumn by layering it with a cardigan or jacket. Add some tights or leggings and booties or ankle boots to complete the look.

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