Spring into Style

Spring into Style

This weekend just gone, we sat – all four of us – and the cat, out on the patio and smiled as we felt the sun on our faces. It was bliss – and it made me think, now that spring is finally here how do we make the transition from our winter woollies to our spring brights? All without freezing or boiling on those days when we just don’t know what the weather is going to do?

I for one walked around the supermarket on Sunday and I still had a scarf around my neck – albeit no coat, whereas others were wearing shorts, and vests. Now I will be the first to admit that I am always cold, but even I couldn’t see myself in shorts, barelegged in March!

I think what we need is to perhaps take a good look at what we’ve been wearing, check our wardrobes and come up with a few outfits that take us through to the summer.

So here are my suggestions:

Jeans – as always a great wear whatever the weather. On warm spring days can be worn rolled up with flats. Or rolled down with boots on chilly days

Leggings – If you can get away with them without your boots try 3 quarter length in a great spring colour. They can be worn with a fitted long t shirt or top or try a long blouses with a belt and great accessories on warm days, throw over your skinny cardigan if its chilly and don’t forget your flats or try brogues. Alternatively a thin jumper dress and boots on chilly days. Don’t forget the big chunky scarf, always makes you feel warm.

3 Quarter length trousers – these can be a really big boost to your wardrobe this time of year, they can help you make the transition from spring to summer without compromising on style, warmth and comfort. Wear them with your long sleeved t shirts, with a tucked in fitted blouse or great fitting tunic; don’t forget to accessorise. Finish of with a sparkly pair of flats for during the day or dress up with heels at night. On colder days wear with boots, just roll them up above the boot or tuck them in depending on the style.

Shorts – yes shorts. I love these in the winter with thick tights and boots, but in the spring with nude tights and high heels, or flats depending on your age and/or the length of the shorts. Mine tend to be city shorts, but if yours are shorter, try a thin coloured tight and an ankle boot. Try out different looks with your shorts as these are a fun way of jazzing up your wardrobe no matter the season.

Skirts – on warm days we can substitute our coloured thick tights for normal thin nude coloured ones. Word of warning if your skirts are really short – (you know the skirts we get away with wearing thick tights or leggings with in winter with our boots) you may not be able to get away with a short skirt with nude tights in the spring. Be honest with yourself – if you haven’t got the legs for it or if it’s not appropriate age wise then a mini is not your thing. However, don’t despair as all is not lost, substitute for a just above the knee A line with nude tights and flats. Or how about nude sheer tights and long boots, for a really great spring look.  

Pencil or straight on the knee skirts, swap your thick black tights and substitute for sexy sheer ones with a head turning heel.  

Long skirts, personally I’m not into long skirts as I think they cover up two of your greatest assets, but if you want to wear them - obviously they’ll keep your legs warm so can be worn with flats and nude tights. Or for a sophisticated look try wearing with long sleeved t shirts and a low slung belt, and chunky jewellery.

Tops –personally I don’t think you can beat the long lined skinny cardigan to throw over those bright coloured t shirts or thin long sleeved t shirts. Blouses can also be worn over long sleeved t shirts or wear under a fitted jacket. 

Dresses – my favourite, look at your winter and summer dresses, pull out the ones that can be adapted for spring, i.e. a thick winter dress can be worn on its own with a great coloured shoe and sheer nude tights. A summer dress over a long sleeved t shirt – don’t forget those great coloured accessories to brighten everything up and keep you smiling.

Lastly April is coming so why not invest in a great fitted Mac; swap the belt for a great waist clinching one. Wear over any of the above outfits and your spring wardrobe is complete.

Enjoy

Wendie

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