This past summer I wore my blue, white and green striped shirt with a denim skirt, denim shorts, and even white jeans. It felt fresh and crisp but I didn’t want to put it away until next spring.
Top: Mexx
Skirt: Dress Barn
I decided to try a bit of pattern mixing and give this top some fall style so I paired it with a skirt in the same hues, tights and boots. It was then that I realized the lovely, draped neckline was a bit too low-cut for work. So I did what I’ve done before: I wore the top backwards.
Wearing it backwards gave me a top with a boat neck and a low back. I didn’t mind showing off the back, but a cardigan or jacket covered it nicely.
Jacket: Swapped
Skirt: Eric MacLeod
Tights: Roots Canada
Boots: Wanted
Bracelet and earrings: Claire’s
I was more covered up for work and the top could stay in rotation in my fall wardrobe.
Do you have any tricks for being work-appropriate or extending summer items into fall?
jeanofalltrades 
That outfit looks so cute. Love the neckline of that shirt.
Thanks! It’s neat that it works frontwards and backwards!
What a clever way to brighten up a fall outfit with stripes! I’ll have to try that. I notice so many dreary looks during fall and winter, I love how you put the cherry on the top with pops of colour! Great way to wear neutrals and have a little summer fun through the winter. Great post as always and I love how you’ve captured Margo at the right moment! Who took this picture?
I like pops of color, especially in winter, but I have to admit to wearing a black and gray outfit yesterday. I added sparkle though. Does that count?
Great colors on you! Extending pieces of clothing from one season into the next is so practical and gives you more choices. I love how you wore the shirt backwards!
Thanks! I’ve done the backwards thing a couple of times–once halfway through the work day when I was tired of constantly adjusting my neckline. It works for a lot of tops!
Ohhh! I love the second look with the mixed prints! Those colors are beautiful and remind me of a peacock. And you’re so on trend by incorporating Emerald -the color of the year!!! ~Sarah
I just read that emerald is the color of the year. I’ve wanted a pair of emerald jeans. Maybe now I’ll be able to find them easier! I do love the colors of a peacock. The best combos are found in nature–especially birds and fish!