Intermediate weather is challenging to dress for, but it doesn't have to be. When it comes to spring, the sometimes fickle mix of warm sunlight and nippy breezes makes it necessary to still wear layers but in a different way than in winter. Where in the colder weather, we wear layers to keep on for warmth, in the spring, it's wise to prepare outfits with thin layers that you can shed or pull on as necessary depending on the time of the day. Bona fide fashionistas and big spenders might have a luxurious wardrobe from which to pull different types of colours and cuts, but for the most part, all you need is a small collection of essentials that complement each other. Here's a short checklist for easy, effortless spring looks:
Nothing signifies good weather more than denim, and the great thing about this material is that there really is a lot it can do for you. A jean jacket is always handy on colder days, while boyfriend jeans with stretchy waists are helpful anytime you’re looking at a session of patio drinks and pub grub. Denim vests layer very well under thicker blazers and leather jackets for dressier events, while denim accent pieces like shoes and purses are always well-received because you know they’re going to weather well. To step up your spring style game even further, give mixed denim a go, whether it’s by wearing denim on denim or a single piece with a patchwork design, like Oak + Fort’s Blouse G034 ($48).
