Fashion Friday

Since spring is coming up fast, how do you start dressing the part without freezing to death in this still-wintery weather? How do you bring spring color into your wardrobe without completely ditching your winter clothes? Easy - by transitioning your wardrobe.

How to Transition Your Wardrobe

Layer, layer, layer.

If I could only give you one tip for transitioning your wardrobe, this would be it. When you don’t know what the weather’s going to do, layering is your new BFF. Layer a cami under a cardigan or over a tee, or a tee shirt under a cardigan and over a cami. The options are endless. What’s great about layering is that no matter the weather, you can add or take off layers to remain perfectly dressed.

Add in a few spring pieces.

Since retailers are rolling out the spring stuff already, there’s no point in waiting ’til May to wear it! Pick up a couple of cute new pieces for spring and find ways to wear them now. For example, pair a springy floral dress with black tights, ankle boots, and a fall jacket, or pick up a bright blouse and wear it with a faux leather jacket, jeans, and boots. Simple, easy, and completely chic for both winter and spring.

Accessorize with brights.

One of the best ways to spring-ify your winter clothes is with a pop of bright color. This means a pair of hot pink tights, a yellow scarf, or even a lavender pair of skinny jeans. They add some fun color without being completely inappropriate for a winter day.

Use jewelry to transition your look.

One of the great things about jewelry is that it’s an easy, fairly inexpensive way to completely change any outfit. A red beaded necklace, for example, would help brighten up a winter outfit and make it feel more springy. What about some dangly statement earrings with a simple winter outfit for a little extra interest? Or try some sparkly bangles and a chunky turquoise cocktail ring. There are so many fun possibilities to experiment with.

Wear one spring trend at a time.

If you want to try out some spring fashion trends before the season starts, don’t go full-on fashion victim and wear them all at once. Instead, try out the different trends one at a time, paired with some of your winter clothes. For example, the cropped pants trend. Test ‘em out on a warm day, paired with a cami, cardigan, and jacket. It’s an easy way to test out the trends early without going overboard.