April Goddard

If you can believe it, it’s March. One-fourth of the New Year has just about passed (doesn’t that just put things into perspective?) and the end of the snowy season is just around the corner (finally). This means we will not only be getting a change of general scenery, but also a change of weather and wardrobe. But don’t put away all of your great sweater-weather finds just yet. This month, and we are going to be talking about how you can incorporate your winter-wardrobe into your transitional spring attire. (Because as much as we would like to think that the weather will have a general light switch effect and go from very cold to very warm, this is generally not the case.)

Recycling your sweaters and pairing them with more spring-like pieces is one of the first and most basic ways to incorporate your cold weather essentials into a transitional wardrobe. Pick a handful of neutral-colored sweaters (grays, whites, beige) and start pairing them with pieces that you would traditionally associate with springtime. My go-to outfit would be a neutral sweater with light-wash denim, because it lends a hand to a lighter and brighter color scheme while also allowing the wearer to remain warm and toasty on cooler days. On days that are a bit nicer, try pairing a sweater with a midi skirt for more formal vibes.

You can never really go wrong with long-sleeved tees and ultra light-weight turtle necks. One of my favorite ways to wear these is with leggings. I like to add denim in wherever I can, so a sherpa-lined denim jacket in a lighter wash will say “casual spring” without screaming “I’m cute but I’m freezing”. There is a balance here. Pair with espadrilles or a cute pair of trainers and call it a day.

This is a very basic concept, but you can really never go wrong with layering. A really cute way to put the finishing touch on any outfit is by adding a cute jacket: denim, corduroy, sherpa, etc. If your outfit looks like it’s missing something and it’s still a bit brisk out, try this. Try to keep the color palette light to keep with the spring theme. The other great thing about using the jacket-layering trick? Most stores will be transitioning out of this winter gear and into their spring/summer collections, and you will likely be able to find great deals on jackets and coats that will work for you for the rest of the season (as well as the next!).

There are lots of ways that you can incorporate some of your current winter wear into your early spring wardrobe. This will mean two major things: You will be able to get more wear out of your current wardrobe, and you will not have to break the bank buying all new attire for spring.