The light layers and how to dress for unpredictable Spring weather

One day is 80°F (26°C), the next is 40°F (5°C)… Sunny in the morning, rainy and windy in the afternoon… Sounds like an Irish weather. :) How do you even dress for that? When I lived in Ireland, I always had to carry around a jacket, as the weather would change a few times in a day. Here in Minnesota is a little better and less extreme when it comes to Spring weather, yet, we still struggle to what to wear when the temperatures vary. The problem isn’t your wardrobe- it’s how you’re layering it. I’ve already talked about it in my previous post, but today I want to dig deeper and share with you more of the European style examples that you can incorporate into your daily dressing. I am sharing photos from Pinterest.

When you are layering lighter, choose:

• Breathable fabrics

• Intentional combinations

• Easy-to-remove pieces

The key pieces for Spring layering:

• Lightweight jackets (trench, blazer, bomber jacket, denim jacket)

All-denim outfit with a print shoe and a trench coat.

Light button-up shirt, layered under a light sweater and a bomber jacket. Add a scarf for warmth.

Pair an oversized blazer with a pair of wide or barrel jeans and sneakers. Add a scarf for warmth.

*Tip: Create Vertical Movement

Open blazer or jacket elongates the body

Avoid cutting your body into too many sections

• Breathable knits (thin sweaters, cardigans)

Pair a lighter sweater with a silky skirt and boots.

Layer a white button-up with a bright color sweater and shoes. Add a little brightness in a cold and grey Spring day.

Wear a light-knitted cardigan over a lighter top…

… or wear it on its own as a sweater. Add a scarf for warmth and style.

• Versatile bottoms (straight/wide/barrel-leg jeans, trousers, midi skirts)
  
  

Pair a wide-leg pants with a graphic tee, faux leather jacket and fashion sneakers.

Dress a wide-leg pants up for work.

Washed black barrel jeans + graphic tee + bomber jacket + black boots or fashion sneakers.

Pair a denim skirt with a fashion sweatshirt and boots/sneakers. Add a bomber jacket if it’s still too cold outside.

Pair a colorful A-line skirt with a short trench or utility jacket. Pair it with boots, fashion sneakers or Mary Jane’s.

• Transitional shoes (loafers, sneakers, ankle boots)

Fashion sneakers outfit

Loafers outfit

Mary Jane outfit

Flats in color

White ankle boots outfit- to add some elegance

Through these outfit formulas, I encourage you to experiment with layering this Spring:

• Blazer + T-shirt + Straight Jeans + Loafers

• Trench + Lightweight Knit + Trousers + Sneakers

• Denim Jacket + Dress + Ankle Boots

• Cardigan + Tank + Midi Skirt

The last few tips:

• Choose lighter colors or softer fabrics for top layers- it prevents that heavy, wintery look

• Remember: You don’t need more clothes, you need better combinations!

• Confidence comes from knowing how to style, not how much you own

  If you are in need of:

  • closet edits, or

  • styling sessions,

you can find more information here.

Have a wonderful Spring layering!

Love,

Sara