It’s my fault, I bought summer dresses

I’ve long had a preference for separates, but have slowly been seduced by long dresses. Being able to just chuck ’em on over your underwear makes them so easy to wear, and I’ve begun to consider them the properly dressed equivalent to pyjamas 😉

Last year was the second year running when it became clear I didn’t have enough summer dresses to get me through a week without upping the frequency of my laundry cycle. So I cracked, and shopped. Did I worry at the time that would ensure this summer would be rubbish? Ummm yes, yes I did – but I couldn’t face another year of constantly scrabbling around for something cool to wear.

Of course, I was right to worry, for this year I’ve worn the grand total of one summer dress.

I have a small closet, so usually move the items around in it as the seasons change, for both ease of access and selection. But I’ve not needed to get to my lovely selection of new cotton dresses… except for that one day. In fact, I’ve now started to browse long sleeved long dresses, as I’m living in the two I have, and constantly scrabbling around in between.

All of which is to say that despite the weather, if you’re living in the UK – I hold my hand up and take responsibility for the rubbish summer. For those of you living elsewhere, it’s someone else at fault! 😀

Either way and despite the weather, I’m going to take a little blog break and will wend my way back in September. I hope the sun is shining where you are – if not now, then soon.

What’s your preferred warmer weather clothing? Do you sub-divide your closet by season, or do you use some other method?

© Debs Carey, 2024

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  1. The weather around the world seems to extreme in every which way. On this side of the pond we’re experiencing unprecedented heat and humidity. Not a lot more fun, but your dresses would come in handy! Enjoy your down time. 😊

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  2. I’d happily swap, but we’re a long distance apart 😀

    I read a paper today talking about the upcoming “European Monsoon” being forecast. Monsoon in India was never a problem for me as the water (and outdoor temperature) was warm; here, not so much.

    May your levels of heat and humidity ease Jane.

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  3. I prefer it cool, but rarely wear dresses, as I am usually in sneakers of some sort. But I also have a tendency to joke about the weather being contrary, although my nemesis is rain: on vacation, on wedding–on any outdoor event I plan, actually! Enjoy your break and I hope it warms up a bit for you.

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  4. What’s your preferred warmer weather clothing? T-shirt, jeans shorts, Birks, ball cap, and sunblock

    Do you sub-divide your closet by season, or do you use some other method? I subdivide my clothes into two categories. I have warm weather clothes or below freezing clothes, then set up my part of the closet accordingly storing what’s not being used elsewhere.

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  5. Don’t feel guilty, Debs. It’s not your fault.

    I keep my out-of-season clothes in a closet downstairs. I always seem to have as many summer clothes as winter clothes, and I wear winter clothes nine months out of the year.

    I used to love summer dresses. I have a few now, but it’s hard to find the right dress for the right occasion.

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  6. I typically don’t wear dresses but if I lived where it got ultra hot and humid, I probably would. Shorts and a t-shirt are pretty much my summer uniform. I have a large closet, but I also have way too many clothes, many which I seldom wear. I have enough room that I’m able to switch out my seasonal clothes just by putting the out-of-season ones towards the back.

    Enjoy your break!

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  7. In the UK, for women of a certain age, a long(ish) dress and sneakers, worn with a denim jacket on cooler days, has become almost a uniform. I avoided it for a long time as I’ve never liked to be auto-included into any group due to how I look, but I finally gave up because of the ease of use and wear option.

    After my complaining, I am in my second long summer dress of the year but for how long it will stay – who knows? 🙂

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  9. I know what you mean about the right dress for the right occasion Nikki. I bought a gorgeous dress in the sale at the end of my summer dress buying spree last year, only to realise I’ve no idea when I’ll wear it. I’m sure I’ll figure it out, or just wing it and wear it anyway!

    Until recently, I had way less summer than winter clothes, but they’re almost the same now. I have just the one closet, so it’s just about changing the order and moving stuff from the corners into the centre where I can see and reach them easily. But I only tend to do it when I’ve had to rummage in the corners a few times. To date this year, it’s just been the twice 😉

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  10. I’d love to wear shorts, but my legs and exposure do not go together Janis. I also find it surprisingly cool in a long dress, so long as it’s either cotton or linen. I envy you your large closet – mine is too small which means everything in it has to work.

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  11. Ah Ally, another person for me to envy who can wear shorts – shorts+my legs do not go 😀 I’ve just the one small closet, so it’s crammed pretty tight and I just re-order seasonal clothes from the far recesses of the corners into the middle.

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  13. My goal is to have as many pieces as possible that span three seasons. I wear dresses as much of the year as possible. When the weather is cooler, I pair my lighter weight dresses with sweaters or jackets and boots. I have about 4 dresses that are summer only, due to fabric weight and print.

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  14. Yes, I’ve previously managed to operate on 3-4 summer dresses (sleeveless, pure cotton etc), but last year proved to be a struggle with many hot weeks on the trot. The fact that we have no separate laundry facilities in our apartment block, as well as restrictions on where we can hang clothes to dry, means my wardrobe rotation is limited. It’s one of the drawbacks of apartment living in the UK, althuogh I have to admit is generally balanced out by my not having to do any garden maintenance 🙂

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  16. Uk weather is so haphazard its hard to organise clothes strictly be season, I find myself needing a bit of everything all year round 😆
    I think your strategy to add more sleeved options to your collection is a good one, including sleeved dresses, which are easy to overlook when shopping but so handy…and smarter than throwing on a cardigan.

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  18. Cherryl, for some reason what I have a dearth of is longer sleeved items that are not wintry – no idea how that happened. I have to say I totally agree with your “smarter than throwing on a cardigan” comment – I am of an age where that makes me feel (and doubtless look) like I’m about to start knitting. If I’d ever learned, that may’ve be appropriate, but my manual dexterity being what it is, that’ll never happen 😀

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  20. I have a dresser where I keep my off-season clothing, and I alternate between the closet and it. I’d like to get back into dresses again. I used to wear them; now I wear cotton overalls that are very comfortable.

    What is your summer weather like in the UK?

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  21. I too prefer sundresses in the summer, for much the same reason you pointed out. They are just so comfortable and easy to throw on. I’m sorry your summer is rubbish, as you say. Ours is actually extremely hot. Perhaps if I want some relief I should buy a new sundress! Enjoy your blogging break! I hope you get a chance to wear the new dresses.

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  24. Oddly enough, I’m absolutely fine with chopsticks – must be because of the immediate reward 😉 that or the fact that I learned how to use them when I was young!

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  25. Thanks Marty, I’m still trying to sort out a new morning routine and it’s proving to be a struggle! 😀

    Delighted to hear you enjoy the podcast – it sounded like it might be up your street.

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