Transition your wardrobe from winter to spring. I don’t know about you, but I find this transition to be one of the hardest. It’s not just a matter of throwing on a sweater because during the course of one day you can be forced to do three to four wardrobe changes.
You know those days when it’s super warm in the sun, cold in the shade and then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, it starts to rain and you are hot, cold and wet all at the same time. Yeah, that’s what spring can look like. Then there are those endless dreary days when it feels like the sun might never come back and you find yourself lost in a haze of grey.
Although spring can be a tricky season there are so many little things we can do to make ourselves feel better even if we might occasionally get caught in an unexpected rain storm.
TRANSITION YOUR WARDROBE FROM WINTER TO SPRING
Bring on the colour. While I would never dream of suggesting that you actually ditch black or grey, this may be a good time to swap out some of the dark with a bright eye catching colour. Pull out that colourful sweater that has been gathering dust in your closet since last year. If you absolutely cannot let go of the blacks or greys then tie a bright scarf around your neck! As a bonus, colour can actually make us look younger. So, if you are feeling like your skin is pasty and lacking energy this is an easy and inexpensive fix.
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Bring on the prints. It seems as if spring brings a big bold pattern every year, so pick your favourite one and wear it. Graphic patterns are a great transition print and look amazing in black and white. Or if that feels like too much then opt for colour blocking.
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Bring out the opaque tights. I’m not a huge fan of winter boots with a lightweight dress because it lacks a balance, but I’m definitely a fan of pairing a fun floral one with a pair of opaque tights and ankle boots or heels. Try a grey pair of tights for a softer take on black. The trends come and go but a simple texture will always work. Don’t forget to spray a bit of hairspray or run a dryer sheet over your tights so you don’t get static cling.
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Bring out your skin. During spring there will be days that are unusually warm, so don’t be afraid to bare your legs, just balance out the look by layering up top. The same theory works for the reverse. Sometimes we just want to show off our shoulders or decolletage, in that case, balance it out by choosing cute ankle boots and skinny jeans or a lovely wide leg trouser.
Bring out the layers. Think cute skirt paired with a chunky knit or a maxi dress with a cropped sweater. For a more elegant look you can always wear a pleated skirt with pointy toe ankle boots and a long sleeved fitted tee. In the cold winter months it’s all about thick warm knits, but as the weather starts to heat up it’s your perfect excuse to wear more form fitting clothing like a 3/4 sleeve cardigan over a tank.
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Bring out the leather and denim jackets. Keeping layering in mind, why not swap out your winter coat for a great motorcycle jacket and a large wrap or a faux fur stole. You’ll be warm enough during the day and your winter coat will get a well deserved break, besides by now, you are probably sick of it!
Bring out the accessories. If all else fails, accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. A bag in a summer colour like mint or pink, a lightweight silky scarf or even a pair of rose tinted sunglasses will brighten your day. Really, anything that gives you a little spring in your step will work.
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