Closet Swap: 3 Summer Wardrobe Tips + My Favorite Accessories

As the weather finally warms up here in Maine, I'm looking forward to freshening up my wardrobe! It is great to not have to plan an outfit around what looks good with long-johns and sweaters. Seriously. I was still wearing knee socks occasionally as of last week!

I don't claim to be an expert in fashion and trends, but in the past couple years I've worked harder at thinking about outfits as a whole and not just throwing on the closest comfy, modest thing. One of the things I've added to my wardrobe to help me in this is accessories. Bright accessories are a must for summer!

Here is one favourite outfit (albeit still with a jacket!!) that uses an infinity scarf from my shop:

This white infinity scarf is sold out, but you can still get it in purple here!

Now that it is warmer, I can ditch the jacket and tights (wearing those in the picture, too!), slip on some sandals and this is still a great outift! (I have sandals similar to these in teal but without the flower) The lightweight scarf is so easy to wear. I use one of every colour!

Another one of my favorite outfits it to wear dark denim bottoms, a white shirt, and the navy and white striped infinity scarf. It takes a casual outfit and dresses it up just a tad!

Here are a few of my wardrobe tips:

1. Shop from your closet first. I have found several great outfits just by trying old pieces in a new combination!

2. Layer, layer, layer! Add a jacket, scarf, or necklace. If it is too warm for a lot of layers, pick something lightweight like our scarves, or use a few necklaces and bracelets.

3. Don't exclude your purse/bag/tote. This can complete your look! Your bag doesn't always have to coordinate, but don't forget that it does add to your overall appearance. Use a bright tote for summer and a dark one for winter, just like you would your shoes. And some shameless self-promotion here: I've got some great totes for summer right now in my shop! Get them before they are gone!

I'd love to hear from you...what are your favourite ways to transition from cold weather to glorious summer beauty? How to you accessorize? Which new So Sew Organized item does your wardrobe need?


This post is part of Raise.com's Closet Swap campaign. Raise is an online marketplace where you can buy and sell gift cards for name brand stores at discounted prices. I was not paid or perked to write this post, I just thought it would be fun to participate with the Raise campain!

Ways to Wear an Infinity Scarf

A scarf is a classy and popular accessory lately, and something I love adding to my wardrobe! A simple scarf can be layered in to so many outfits, and these days infinity scarves are so popular. There are so many possibilities of prints and colours, and besides that there are many different ways to wear these scarves! I've rounded up a few of the best ones for you here! 

40 ways to tie a scarf via The Perfect Line

50 ways to tie a scarf via Infographic a Day

14 ways to tie an infinity scarf via She Steals.com

6 ways to wear an infinity scarf via Organize and Decorate Everything
(I love this style pictured, plus she also shows how she made this scarf from an old t-shirt!)

Here are some outfits I pinned that I've personally been wearing. I found many of these pieces or something similar in my wardrobe without have to purchase anything. These just gave me some ideas for how to put pieces together! And of course, layer a scarf over everything. :)

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(I use a white infinity scarf for this outfit!)

Of course, I use the scarves that are sold in my Etsy shop. Shameless self-promotion right there! :)

Which of these styles has inspired you? Are there pieces in your closet that you might be able to re-imagine in a new outfit? Which scarf would complete these outfits for you? 

If you like any of these styles, please respect the bloggers referenced by pinning these images directly from their site. Thanks!

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