The Easy Fall Layering Trick for All of Your Sleeveless Dresses

As the temperatures continue to drop, it can be easy to push your summer-y, sleeveless dresses to the back of your closet. But if you’re looking for a way to wear them into fall, a few layering tricks will help. The latest crop of street style looks in Paris, London, and Milan show us exactly how it’s done with long-sleeve shirts, a simple yet crucial fall essential.

Start with a classic white button-up, the hero piece that almost always guarantees a winning fall outfit. Whether it’s worn under silky slip dresses or sweater vest dress, the polished piece is a must-have for anchoring those cold weather outfits. But any long-sleeve top of your choice will do, from mesh turtlenecks to sporty pullovers.

Here, you’ll find five outfit ideas to get you started. And while you’re at it, you can shop each pairing ahead.