A Spring Outfit for Chilly Days

Early spring weather is so deceptive.  The sun’s out, the trees are blooming, and it feels like a warm, sunny day…until, you step outside. And once that cold, brisk wind blows through the folds of your wrap dress, you’ll wish you’d double checked the temperature before leaving the house.

So how do you dress for spring, when spring feels more like fall?

Scarf Light Fringed Scarf ($38) // Jacket Polo Leather Jacket ($798) // Tee J.Crew Striped Tee ($40) // Earrings Kenneth Cole Square Hoops ($24) // Jeans Rag & Bone Distressed Jeans ($259) // Shoes ASOS Latch Flats ($23)

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The answer is to dress for chilly spring days like you’re dressing for early fall, but with pops of color.  This chic, layered look is perfect for the weekend and can be slightly retooled for the office.  Here’s how to recreate it.

Scarf. I love this bold, mustard-yellow scarf.  It’s a light weight, so you can layer it without getting to hot.  If yellow isn’t your thing, try an aqua scarf or an emerald-green scarf.

Jacket. Gosh, leather jackets.  So cool, so expensive.  Like, buy a jacket or pay your mortgage expensive.  This Polo jacket is so cool, but so out of my reach.  This BlankNYC jacket has a similar look for much less.  If cognac isn’t your favorite color, this grey Lucky Brand jacket looks great.  Plus-size?  Try this suede Rebel Wilson jacket.

Tee. A good striped t-shirt is an essential wardrobe staple for me.  There are just so many cute ways to style it.  It’s a lifesaver for days when you’re like, “What goes with jeans? And now, what do we layer over that?”

I like this white-navy stripe, but my preference is a navy-white stripe.  This Gap t-shirt has the darker color scheme that I like.  Plus-size? This Ralph Lauren tee is a nice option.

Earrings. Round hoops are great; square hoops are where it’s at.  These Macy’s hoops have been appearing on the blog for years.  I also love these rectangular, demi-fine Moon & Meadow hoops.  I don’t like to wear really large hoops, so mixing it up with an unexpected shape is fun.

Jeans. I still like distressed denim, though the trend has lost some of its steam.  I like the casualness of the look, and the devil-may-care hipness of ripped jeans.  Though, in a more professional office, you may want to try a trouser jean instead.

Now, if you can’t wear jeans to work (yes, these places still exist), try a skinny navy pant.  If the shirt with the pant is too much navy for you, keep the pants and switch the blouse out for something in ivory or white.  This simple crepe blouse from Brooks Brothers will get worn a million times.

Shoes. The original photo features tortoise flats.  I couldn’t find any for sale right now, so I decided to keep with a dark brown patent-leather shoe.  This affordable ASOS flat is a nice choice.  They also come in wide fit.

When dressing for those early spring days, make sure to check the weather and not the skies.  A glance out the window is not the accurate barometer you’re hoping for.  And when the wind whips and chills the air, layer up in cool separates and pops of color to feel like spring, but be warm enough for fall.

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