Taking Summer into Fall/Winter: Layering Tees and Turtlenecks

So the calendar says it's fall now and suddenly, on cue, it's rainy, wet and freezing!
But wait- where's my long walks in the woods, looking at pretty fall leaves?


For the colder months I always stock up on layering tees and turtlenecks, sometimes called "tissue" tees.


I do this because, much like the cami or tank is useful for layering in the summer, light-weight tees become very useful for layering under three quarter sleeve tops, cardigans, sweaters, blazers, you name it.


If they are too thick you may become too hot and the outfit may look too bulky. I stocked on tissues tees and turtlenecks last year at Target, and already have one on under a short sleeve cardi today!


The two shown here are from the Gap.

If I am going to wear these thin tees or turtlenecks on their own, I always layer a trusty tank underneath because they tend to be more see-through.

I always stock up on the basic colors in my wardrobe: white, black, grey, tan or cream and dark brown--and then throw in another color for good measure--this year the IT color is still purple.

Also, I lean towards scoopneck tees as opposed to crewnecks or v-necks because that neckline pairs well with everything, much like the silhouette of a tank or cami will.

They can also help you stretch your summer tops into fall.

For example, a short sleeve empire waist top may look great with a scoopneck tee underneath and voila! you have a new fall outfit!

Here are some layering ideas and examples, below. So if you are stuck thinking about how to transition some of your tops from summer to fall, go and buy some layering pieces!

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