The long transition between winter to spring can be agonizing when the cold seems to drag on forever. It’s easy to get stuck in the rut of wearing only winter clothes, with no spring in sight. What do you wear during those in-between days that aren’t warm enough for a dress, but not necessarily cold enough for a sweater and pants? Read on for three spring outfit recipes and learn how to transition to spring with key style ingredients:

The Cropped White Tee

Contrary to what many might think, crop tops are actually one of the most versatile spring pieces you can choose, as you can pair the style with everything from high-rise jeans to a printed skirt and back again. No matter what your body shape, crop tops will be the saving grace of your spring wardrobe if you let them.

Style Tip: Since the hem of your top is cut short, add height to the waist of your bottoms so only a coy glimpse of skin is on display.

Round Shades

Designed to flatter a large range of face shapes this round-frame pair are defined by their playful purple hue. A fun alternative to your go-to black and tortoise shell styles you’ll be surprised by how versatile they are. 

Minimalist Mules

Ah, mules– the perfect transition shoe. A pair of mules is your perfect heel for work or a night out, weather-appropriate while appearing dressier than your typical booties you wore too much in the winter.

Capsule Cardigan

You may need to stay covered through the cold temperatures of early spring, but that doesn’t mean our clothes should be in winter material. Transition into lighter fabrics for long layers and pants. Swap your wool peacoat for a mid-weight duster cardigan.

Spring Work Ready Outfit

INGREDIENTS

/  White Tie-Hem Tee

/  Grid Print Ankle Pants

/  Gray Duster Cardigan

/  Black Mules

/  Round sunglasses

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine first three ingredients on body. Slip into mules and garnish outfit with round sunglasses and add optional accessories to taste.

The White Sweater

The sweater keeps you warm during the colder days, but paired with a denim overall dress instead of your same old pair of pants, you’ll look ready for spring. 

Denim Overall Dress

A flirty alternative to tomboyish overalls, this trend is for those looking to mix things up. The beauty of the denim overall dress is that it be worn over a wide variety of shirt styles. If you’re afraid of looking “young” in it then be sure to pair with heeled booties to dress up the look.

Style Tip: On the cooler spring days wear tights or leggings underneath. 

Hot Pink Shades

There’s a new style in town: the 90s style, small frames. They come in muted tones, but we recommend donning them in bright red or pink for a more current look.

Spring Forward with Bubble Gum Pink

INGREDIENTS

/  White Sweater

/  Denim Overall Dress

/  Black Mules

/  Black Lieutenant Hat

/  Pink Sunglasses

/  Pink crossbody

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine the first two ingredients on body. Slip into mules and garnish outfit with pink sunglasses and matching pink bag to complete the ensemble.

Plaid Blazer

A desk-to-dinner staple for any wardrobe, this versatile jacket can be styled a ton of different ways across a variety of outfits. It’s classic, sophisticated, and chic all at the same time, and easily elevates some of my favorite looks.

Biker Shorts

Bike shorts are a spring wardrobe staple. Wear them out with a cropped T-shirt or layering them under a slip dress that’s gathered or tucked just enough to reveal your spandex bottoms.

Style Tip: Show a little skin by styling your super-high-waisted bike shorts with a white cropped top. Add a structured blazer on top to play the juxtaposition of tailoring and sportswear. 

 

Polished Street Style Outfit

INGREDIENTS

/  White Tie-Hem Tee

/  Black Biker Shorts

/  Ankle-Strap Stiletto Heels

/  Plaid Blazer

/  1990s Retro Vintage Cat Eye Sunglasses

/  Hoop Earrings

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine outfit ingredients together for a 90’s meets today look.

After a few brief heatwaves, spring is definitely starting to stick around, with days getting longer and the sun making more frequent appearances sunglasses are our go-to accessory this season. But let’s be honest, they’re not just a seasonal trend, they’re an all-year-round must. If you haven’t heard of them already, ILYMIX is our new favorite brand for affordable, but quality sunglasses. 

How do you make your wardrobe work for that in-between season? Share your tips in the comments below!

Photography by Elle Darcy