Hello Friends! What is with this crazy Texas weather?! It works out anyway because I wanted to talk about good Winter Weather Staples that work for transitioning to a chilly Spring. A good set of neutral closet staples will take you through many seasons.
It pays to invest in some quality pieces that you can wear over and over. You can decide the budget for your pieces. It's doesn't have to cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Just inspect the garment for the type of material (depending on your lifestyle if you like to wash and go or dry clean) and if it's well made (good stitching, etc.). Let's go through a few...
THE TURTLENECK SWEATER
You can look so chic with just a turtleneck sweater, skinny jeans, and heels. Turtleneck sweaters are a versatile top that gives warmth depending on the weight of the sweater. Use it as a layering piece (ex. under a blazer or dress) or wear it on its own (as I did). I wore a thicker cable knit sweater since it was really cold that day. If it's a great neutral, then you'll be able to wear it for seasons. I've have worn this turtleneck for at least seven years that I can remember. Since they are so easy, I also own black, brown, and white turtlenecks.
THE DENIM SKIRT
Denim skirts made their first debut in the 1970s as a way to recycle jeans. Leave it up to those hippies! LOL! These are a feminine answer to jeans and can easily change the look of an outfit. The FABulous thing about a denim skirt is that it can be worn ALL SEASONS!! I own a short button-front version (the Target skirt that I'm wearing above) and a longer version (seen here in this post). Just pick a length that works for you!
THE OVERSIZED COAT
Oversized coats are wonderful because they keep you warm and cozy but can also look very sophisticated if worn correctly. If you have one in a lighter neutral color, then it will serve you well during colder Spring mornings.
Being petite (at 5'4″), you never like hearing the word oversized anything. Think Olsen Twins and how they look lost in their oversized coats. Some say that it's chic, but I would like a small Oompa Loompa wearing the Jolly Green Giant's jacket. That's NOT a look that I'm going for!
The trick to wearing oversized coats is to make sure your silhouette or what's showing is slim and NOT big/boxy/oversized. For example, this outfit works because the boots are slim and there is some waist definition when the jacket is open. It would also work with skinny jeans + heels/boots. You can see a past look here where I was trying to look like a Fashion Editor with an oversized coat - very humorous! Taller women can probably get away with bigger and boxy skirts, etc. but it doesn't seem to work for me.
THE LIGHTER COLORED SPRING BOOTS
Switch out your darker boots for lighter colors (like grey, taupe, beige, and even white) during the Spring. They still keep you warm but work with a lighter color palette. Above, I'm wearing over-the-knee boots with a mini skirt. You can do the same with knee-high boots or booties. The trick is to make sure some "skin" is showing so that the skirt isn't covering the top of the boots. You "skin" can be covered with tights. There just needs to be a clean break so you don't have bootlegs.
What are your favorite Winter-transition or Spring Neutral pieces?
Happy Thursday Loves! This post was meant for Monday, but here we are! I feel like a broken record every week! Got a workout in this morning with the trainer - HOORAY! Trying to figure out how to make sous-vide lamb?! Cannot WAIT for you to see tomorrow's From Grandma with Love post! It's literally one of my favorites to date! Until tomorrow!
GET THE LOOK
turtleneck GUESS {old, love this}
denim skirt TARGET {old, similar}
earrings FANTASIA {look for less}
bracelet INDO EXOTICS c/o
jacket VANESSA BRUNO {past season, in cream and look for less}
OTK boots STUART WEITZMAN {on sale, look for less}
bag CELINE TRAPEZE { pre-owned}
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