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:
Summer will bring high-waisted shorts, tiny skirts and loud prints into the game, but in spring, it’s best to dress yourself in tall, elegant columns that give you height and layer easily with different elements of your wardrobes. Pleated skirts, structured jumpsuits and cropped, wide-legged pants all elongate you and instantly seem elegant if they’re tailored correctly, and, for the record, this concept pairs well with denim too. Exhibit A: Urban Outfitters’ Vintage ’50s Work Pant ($59).
