OOTD - Staying Warm in Summer

September is almost here and I'm really not ready for the cold weather that's coming up.  With the temperatures reaching 100 degrees outside, and dipping as low as 30 degrees in the office, I am already faced with a bit of a dressing challenge. My daily goal is to create warm layers, without adding bulk, that can be peeled off as the day gets warmer or if I go outside. To this end, I will usually start my outfit with a short sleeve or sleeveless blouse, add a thin knit cardi and top it off with a jacket and sometimes a scarf.


I am not always successful in creating an outfit that is warm, office appropriate, visually interesting and comfortable. And there are times when I throw caution to the wind and wear that summer dress regardless of the office temperature and suffer through with blue hands and feet. Other times, I will add so many layers for warmth that the outfit doesn't have a ghost of a chance of looking office chic at all. Well, you guys understand........you win some, you lose some. I felt like this outfit met all of the required criteria above and so I thought I'd share it with you .................

Ann Taylor Loft Brown Silk Cap-Sleeve Blouse 00p (Similar here)
Ann Taylor Tan Pants 00p (Similar here)
JCrew Gold Thong Sandals 6 (Similar here)
Necklace, Bracelet & Gold Bauble Ring Forever 21
(Similar here , here & here)

Old Navy Light Camel Cardi xs (Similar here)

Ann Taylor Loft Faux Denim Jacket 00p (Similar here)
Jessica Simpson Leopard Print Bag (Similar here)

Hope you guys are staying warm too!  ; )
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