How to Dress For Spring When It's Still Kind of Cold Outside
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Our calendar may say that it's finally Spring, but in most parts of the country, it's still pretty chilly outside. And with daytime dresses and lace-up flats calling our name, we're left with a bit of a dilemma: to wear them and freeze or to leave them be and wait for the sun to show up.
The answer? Neither. If our favorite street style stars have shown us anything, it's that where there's a will — and a bit of creative dressing — there's a way. Keep reading to see how you can start wearing all your seasonal favorites now. Take that, weird transitional weather.
Add Some Pants
A tricky style for sure, but a cool solution if you're tired of wearing tights day after day.
Layer With a Leather Jacket
Different than your Winter coat, this classic style adds some edge. With another long-sleeved layer underneath, you should still feel pretty toasty.
Break Out Your Sneakers
Who says sneakers and tights don't go together? We're getting some serious '90s vibes — in a very good way — from this out-there mix.
Cover Your Legs With a Maxi Skirt
Maxi skirts work for pretty much every season. Go bare underneath or pull on a pair of leggings: no one will ever know.
Balance Out Light Colors With Darker Ones
So you're not ready to go bold and bright? Understandable. Balance out a lighter-colored skirt with a darker sweater and achieve the best of both worlds — or seasons.
Wear Crop Tops With High-Waisted Pants
Make the most of your crop tops by pairing them with high-waisted pants and skirts for the time being. Your stomach may still peek out, but for the most part, you'll be covered and shielded from the breeze.
Double Your Bundle
No matter what you wear, you'll most likely be spending the day inside, not out. If your office is a balmy 75°, use a trick we learned last fall and layer up your coats. Then you can wear what you want underneath.
Pair Culottes With Boots
Can't wait to try the culotte trend? Add a pair of over-the-knee boots, and you're good to go.
Wear a Bright Coat Over Bright Clothes
Bright coats with bright-colored clothes underneath will still give you a Spring-like vibe without having to show skin.
Style Whites With a Bit of Gray
White, gray, and bits of cream create a clean, crisp warm-weather color combo.
Dare to Wear Socks
Sandals suddenly become transitional-weather appropriate when you add a pair of socks. Risky but, if done right, very fashion forward.
Try Pastel Trousers
Start introducing lighter-colored staples into your wardrobe with a structured pair of trousers, rather than going with a full-on floral dress.
Break Out the Jumpsuit
Jumpsuits are great for in-between temps, especially if you add a shearling jacket on top and style them with booties instead of sandals.
Layer With a Turtleneck
There's a reason this was one of our favorite runway trends. We can wear all of our Spring dresses now, thanks to this cozy hack.
Keep Rocking Boots
Even paired with flowy, floral styles, your favorite pair of boots is bound to keep you warm and go well with the current bohemian trend.
Put Your Scarf to Good Use
Use a light scarf for more than just a little something extra: let it replace your fleece options as things start to warm up.
Pile It All On
A lacy top under a dress under a Spring jacket? With all those layers, you're bound to build a barrier.
Say Yes to Sweaters
We can't wait to start rocking our overalls, and now we can — with our favorite wintry wool sweater underneath, of course.