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:
Trench coats are back in a big way, from the sturdy khaki detective coats popularized by most cartoons to expensive, slinky, sateen-looking coats meant to be worn off shoulder for a little more allure. A happy medium would be something like Harlyn’s Kienan Jacket ($138), which is soft and protective without bulking up your silhouette or being an overly sombre colour.
