Spring?! But we haven’t felt a single true day of winter yet, right? However, with the official start of a new season only a little over month away, it’s time to start thinking not only of the troubling effects of climate change, but also about the overhaul your wardrobe is going to get.
Spring can be a confusing time of year when it comes to fashion must-haves. The weather starts getting warmer, the sun deceives us into stepping out relatively unadorned, but there’s still a definite chill in the air. Investing in some seasonal womenswear staples means you don’t have to suffer that breeze to look beautiful. With that in mind, here are our 7 IDEAL fashion must haves for Spring.
A LIGHT JACKET
Gone are the days when you only had a choice between a heavy winter coat and a thinner summer one. There simply must be something in between. And there is. When the temperature is still too chilly for bare arms but you want to wear that floral dress to truly channel the energy of the new season, then a light jacket is your guy, like these from the latest jackets collection at Cruvoir.
As the collection shows, light doesn’t mean you’re just stuck with a linen type material either – a duster jacket in a soft woven fabric is ideal for those kind of temperamental days that we so often get in spring, while a cropped denim jacket is ideal for chilly spring evenings.
ROCK A JUMPSUIT
It’s looking to be another huge year for the item, and that’s great, but in terms of practicality, it does the job, too, managing to keep you warm from head to toe. Denim is still the key trend in the world of the jumpsuit, but sexy PU and even rib-knit Bardot styles are also going to be enjoying prevalence in Spring as well. Wear one with that light jacket and you won’t be given the cold shoulder by fashionistas or the unpredictable weather. And we’re really sorry about that joke.
DITSY FLORAL DRESS
As the guys at Parisian, providers of women’s wholesale clothing, tell us, you really can’t beat a floral dress to truly herald the arrival of spring. A long-sleeved midi looks great with boots and you can even add a chunky oversized jumper to give that ‘boyfriend’ contrast to your look; you know what we mean. Ruffles are still on-trend and polka dot is this season’s print to be seen in. When spring gives way to summer, simply let your dress do the talking without accoutrement but with tanned bare arms and strappy sandals.
IT’S A WRAP
A wrap dress oozes style and sophistication – what more is there to say (we promise we won’t say ‘ooze’ where aesthetics are concerned ever again) apart from a few functional considerations; sleeves are always a good choice for spring, and if the weather is cool you can simply team with tights and a cardigan.
TROUSERS, LEGGINGS & JEANS
The wholesale clothing and custom printing experts at Sinalite tell us that there are three main leg based staples that everyone should have in their spring wardrobe, because, well, they’re just so versatile. Dressed up or down, these all work both ways; the trick is to match your top half to the weather, so simply team with a crop top or polo neck jumper, depending on the temperature.
THE BODYSUIT
This has to be one of the most versatile pieces of spring wear you can have in your wardrobe and can basically be worn under any outfit 7 days of the week. From abstract prints to scalloped lace, off the shoulder or puff-sleeved, the bodysuit not only brings an extra layer of intrigue (and warmth) but it also adds a touch of glamour whether it’s daytime wear, part of a Spring office outfit or deployed on an evening out on the town.
THE MODERN CARDIGAN
No longer associated with women of a certain age, the essential cardigan is a spring necessity that can be added to any outfit to provide extra warmth and can be a style statement all by itself. An edge to edge maxi length or drop-shoulder style are the season’s must-have designs to be seen in. Pair with skinny jeans to create one of the hottest spring looks on the coolest of days.
We realise we’ve forgotten to mention footwear. Not to worry; check out our guide to the IDEAL shoes to keep a spring in your step this season. Geddit? And with that, we’ll see you on the catwalk!