Take your summer clothes through to winter
Autumn is well and truly here but if you're anything like us you'll be finding it hard to say goodbye to the little skirts and floral dresses that have seen you through the summer.
Fear not, there is a solution! FemaleFirst is on hand to show you how to adapt your summer clothes for autumn and winter. It's amazing how much a bit of layering and a pair of tights can totally change the look of an outfit.
A pretty light floral dress like this River island one, £29.99, is a summer essential but no matter how cute it is it's not really October appropriate...or is it?
Throw a thick cosy cardigan over the top like this Warehouse one, £50, and a chunky scarf to keep your chest out of the cold, Warehouse, £18. Keep your legs warm with some black ribbed tights and these fab short boots, £64.99 from River Island.
This strapless prom dress, £45 from Oasis, looked great with tanned shoulders in the summer but there's a bit too much skin on show for now. Solve this by layering it over a simple white, long sleeved top, New Look, £5.
Add another chunky knit like this warehouse one, £40 for extra warmth and some thick tights. Finish the look with a pair of knitted boots like these, £25 from ASOS.
Flippy skater skirts, Warehouse £35, were a big look in the summer but today's windy weather is not a friend of short frilly hemlines. Add a thick pair of opaque tights under your skirt to spare any blushes. Wear with this seasons frill collar shirt like this one, £15 from Boohoo.
Give the outfit a tough edge with a leather jacket, New Look £50, a bit pricey in this economic climate but it's an investment that will see you through all the seasons. Finally hit on the lace trend with these super high platform heels, £30 from ASOS.
Just a couple of new purchases will turn your summer dresses into autumn essentials, and you can put the money saved towards your Christmas shopping!
FemaleFirst - Jessica Watson