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Fashion Tips & Advice: The Sweatshirt Dress for All Seasons

As beautiful as fall weather can be, temperatures are unpredictable which doesn’t make getting dressed in the morning easy. This makes owning a few key pieces that can be worn on both warm or cool days during a seasonal transition a necessity. This fall, the sweatshirt dress is a must-have due to its comfort and versatility. What more could a girl want? Change the look of your sweatshirt dress quickly and easily by adding some interesting jewelry, scarves, belts, hosiery and shoes to make it appropriate for almost any occasion or temperature. Get more fashion tips on how to wear and accessorize the sweatshirt dress for your shape and lifestyle from the Personal Stylists at Corset – named 2009 Best Personal Stylists in the Twin Cities by Minnesota Monthly Magazine.

1. Color: Select a sweatshirt dress in a solid, neutral shade. By starting with a blank canvas, it gives you more options for accessorizing and changing the overall look of the dress each time you wear it.

2. Cut and Length: Buy a sweatshirt dress that has an A-line style to it. This will prevent the dress from being too clingy at your hips and thighs. The safest length is to buy a dress that hits slightly above the knee or at the knee. Buying a dress that’s too long can make you look shorter.

3. Layering: Sweatshirt dresses can be layered with a variety of other knits enabling it to be worn on both warm and cool days. A short-sleeve dress is most versatile. Go without layers on warm days, and when it’s cooler, layer a lightweight knit underneath. Using bright colors with your neutral dress adds an extra pop of color and style to your look.

4. Jewelry and Scarves: Pins, long beaded necklaces, and scarves can really add panache. Long necklaces elongate the look of your sweatshirt dress. You can take the dress from day to night just by changing your jewelry and adding a scarf.

5. Belts: You can wear a sweatshirt dress unbelted, but if you need a little more definition at the waist, try adding a thick belt that sits at your natural waistline. Not only does this make the dress look more stylish, but it also gives you the illusion of longer legs and a more defined waistline. Belts come in many textures and shapes allowing you to change the look of your dress completely by switching them each time.

6. Tights and Hosiery: Sweatshirt dresses can be coordinated with a variety of hosiery and tights for cooler days. Leggings are comfortable, stylish, and look good when worn with both flats and boots. For a trendier look, try pairing a sweatshirt dress with a pair of patterned and textured tights. If you prefer low-key, start with black. Basics keep that classic look without drawing too much attention to your bottom half. For a dressier evening look, pair your sweatshirt dress with sheer pantyhose in a matching color with a great pair of pumps.

7. Shoes: A sweatshirt dress looks great with anything from a ballet flat, to a heel or a boot depending on what kind of look you’re going for. For more glamour, wear your dress with high heels. If you’re going casual, ballet flats are most appropriate. Knee length or over-the-knee boots make the perfect combo with the sweatshirt dress as it’s the middle ground between formal and casual. You’ll get the most bang for your buck with a boot.