Breathable Fabrics For Your Spring Wardrobe
Our Favorite Spring-Weather Fabrics For Easy, Breezy Style
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Pretty much everyone can agree: spring weather is downright delightful. A beautiful spring day is warm but not sticky; and a nice spring night is refreshingly cool without being cold. To dress for this kind of weather is to be a master of layering. Wearing a dress? Pop on a little cardigan. Keeping things casual? Have a trench handy.
Paying attention to fabrics helps, too. Make sure pieces are light and breathable, and made from materials like linen, cotton, and poplin. Cashmere isn't off the table because, well, cashmere is so luxurious and comes in a variety of weights (just don't go with anything too chunky or mixed with wool). Below you'll find our favorite soft, lightweight, layerable pieces for spring and some tips on how to style them. Pick up a few, mix and match, and get excited for all that spring has to bring.
Banana Republic Factory Store Long-Sleeve Poplin Shirtdress
This work-ready shirtdress ($70, originally $100) is made of lightweight and breathable poplin. Wear it open over a pair of chinos or closed and cinched with a belt. It comes in a variety of colors — we're partial to the blue-and-white-striped version. No matter which colorway you pick, its versatility will make it a springtime staple that you'll be reaching for all season long.
Faithful the Brand Las Flores Cutout Gathered Linen Maxi Dress
Linen is the ultimate breathable material and perfect for a warm spring day. That's one of the reasons we love this maxi dress ($319). The other, obviously, is the shape: a cinched waist complete with tastefully sexy cutouts and a flowy bottom. Somehow it's as eye-catching as it is practical. And since it's super lightweight, you'll be able to wear it right into summer.
Ciao Lucia Umbria Smocked Cotton Midi Dress
The deep-blue color of this smocked midi dress ($395) has us dreaming of spring getaways. We love the fitted smocked top and the flowy, tiered bottom. It's at once feminine, flirty, flattering, and practical. Once it's in your wardrobe, it'll be easy to dress up or down, whether you pair it with some new white kicks or a pair of heels and some sparkly jewelry.
Banana Republic Factory Store Sweater Tank
Spun from cotton, nylon, and modal, this sleeveless sweater tank ($33, originally $55) is the ideal day-to-night wardrobe essential. During the day, wear it as is, then come nighttime, top it with a fitted blazer and accessorize with some chunky gold jewelry. You'll go from casual to glam in a matter of minutes.
Suzi Kondi Cashmere Cardigan
We weren't lying when we said we love lightweight spring cashmere. With tortoiseshell buttons and a lovely gray-green hue, this cardigan ($1,015) will be a stunning piece to keep in your wardrobe for spring and beyond. On chillier days, keep it buttoned over a blouse and jeans. And when it's warm, open it up or keep it draped over your shoulders for a pop of color (and softness).
Banana Republic Factory Store Cotton Twill Trench
For those aforementioned chillier spring evenings, a trench ($128, originally $160) is a great option. With a point collar, shoulder epaulets, and a tie at the waist, it'll hug you in all the right places while still looking and feeling effortless. Made from 100 percent cotton, it's also machine-washable, which will prove useful when you're taking it with you just about everywhere.
Banana Republic Factory Store Long Cardigan
This luxuriously soft cardigan ($66, originally $110) is the one you'll keep draped over your office chair or right by your front door when spring arrives. Why? Because it'll match pretty much any outfit and keep you nice and warm in case a cool breeze (or air conditioning) occurs.
Banana Republic Factory Store High-Rise Pleated Cotton Double-Weave Crop Pant
Whether you're headed to the grocery store, to work, or to lunch out with friends, these lightweight cropped pants ($45, originally $90) will have you looking stylish and feeling your best. With a pleated front, back-waist darts, and a balloon leg, they are at once professional-looking and low-key: the perfect mix for a spring day and a busy agenda.
