Seriously, if there’s anything more annoying than skipping dessert to fit into your fave jeans, it’s got to be navigating through the awkward seasonal changes between winter and spring. As excited as I’m to welcome warmer days and the prospect of shaving again, I have to admit that adjusting my work wardrobe can be a bit of a pain-in-the-you-know-where…
After years of paying my work fashion dues, courtesy of weather-inappropriate outfits (albeit cute), and freezing my extremities in unwarranted (albeit stylish) open-toed stilettos in the middle of April’s last snows, here are some of my most precious tips to deal with the Winter to Spring transition work fashion-wise:
Tencel sweater – Photo credit: shopstyle.com
Shop Your Closet!
You may be tempted to go out and shop for a brand new wardrobe, because: spring! Or you can shop your closet and recycle your wardrobe instead. Start digging out your lighter textures, and some warm-weather pieces from your wardrobe like this fun striped boatneck tee from Target, or an easy cotton sweater like this Sonia by Sonia Rykiel frills number from Zappos Luxury.
Work the layers!
Jersey knit blazer – Photo credit: shopstyle.com
Planning your outfits can be tricky, especially when the temperatures rise and fall unexpectedly. On days when it’s chilly in the morning but warm mid-day, your best bet is to start layering up! It can be as easy as replacing your winter coat with an elegant yet versatile blazer, like this Joie Meira chambray blazer from Neiman Marcus. Or this easy breezy single-button jersey-knit blazer from Old Navy.
Trench it Up!
Burberry Kensington Trench coat – Photo credit: shopstyle.com
Nothing says Spring quite like an elegant, tailored trench coat. It’s the perfect piece to transition from Winter to Spring, while still being practical. I love this classic Burberry Kensington piece from Neiman Marcus. I also like this less pricey London Fog alternative from Macy’s.
Brighten Up, Will Ya?
Maddie pants – J Crew – Photo credit: shopstyle.com
Segue into color to celebrate Spring with your work wardrobe! While you don’t have to ditch all your blacks and greys all at once, you can start by adding bright accessories or trying bright bottoms at first. Bright necklaces are a great way to start infusing your Spring wardrobe with color. I like this Sugarfix by Baublebar collar necklace from Target, as well as this statement Moon and Lola statement piece from Neiman Marcus.
Speaking of bright bottoms, these teal-colored Worhington modern fit trousers from JC Penney are a great way to start brightening your work wardrobe. I also like these oh so cute onion orchid Maddie pants in bi-stretch cotton from J. Crew.
Feet First!
Sam Edelman D’Orsay pumps – Photo credit: shopstyle.com
Last but really first in my fashionable heart, shoes can really change your look from season to season! Add some colorful shoes to your outfits, like these light rose MK Flex pumps from Zappos, or these Sam Edelman “Telsa” d’Orsay pointy toe pumps. While you may want to save the peep toes for late Spring, ankle straps or slingbacks may be a nice alternative to start the season.
How will you take your wardrobe from winter to spring?
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