6 Ways to Wear Your Favorite Summer Dress This Winter

Sounds like it would add instant, unflattering bulk, but the trick is to keep the base layers thin. That way, a skimpy summery dress works like a cute tunic in any casual winter look.

Slip that frock on over skinny black leather biker pants. Add flair with a denim anorak, a plaid cape, and bold-hued accessories.

Remember the sexy LBD you retired a few months ago? Pull it out, give it your apologies, and then boldly wear it, even when it's sleeting and snowing outside.

Turn the chic thing into a skirt by snuggling into a fitted sweater and black leather jacket. Cold-proof your bottom half with tights and high-heeled booties. Boom: You're set for a night on the town.

Don't relegate that trusty shirtdress to work and brunch alone. It makes the ideal base for a show-stopping outfit.

Pair the black dress with a luxe, gorgeous coat and choose elegant yet neutral accessories: cozy over-the-knee wool socks, fringe boots, and embellished gloves.

The summer's off-the-shoulder trend likely left you with you a closet full of dresses that seem suited to sunny beach days...

...but warming up a shoulder-less dress is actually pretty easy. Wear a turtleneck underneath, then add an oversize gilet (like this embroidered fur number) plus long, dramatic boots and gloves.

Bright maxi dresses: so stupidly comfortable and easy to throw on in the summer, just as wearable in winter. (Don't let the length scare you — it's added warmth!)

Transform a long, breezy dress by layering a tomboyish crewneck sweatshirt over it, along with all your winter staples (puffer, beanie, boots, check). The look is more feminine than jeans and a pullover, but still cozy and comfortable.

Carefree during the day, a flowy peasant dress can set the stage for a surprisingly sexy nighttime look.

It's all about combining pieces in the same pretty color scheme. Try on-trend patterned pants underneath, plus a fuzzy knit and a fur-trimmed puffer jacket for warmth. Finish it off with chic booties and you're set to go from day to night.