On March 20th, it officially became Spring. It is finally starting to feel like Spring.
With changes in weather, come changes in clothing choices. However, while I will be the first to volunteer myself for a full wardrobe makeover, most college students (including me) can’t just get a new closet of clothes every season. Therefore, I have compiled a few helpful tips to transition successfully, without having to go further into student debt.
First off, layering will still be important, if not more important in the Spring. Layering allows one to regulate her temperature; I like thinking about layering as a manual and portable thermostat. So, keep layering in mind as you read the following.
Leggings, Tights, and SocksLeggings and tights are almost as comfortable as sweatpants, which is fantastic, because finals is slowly approaching. (Read: How did I let it creep up on me again this semester?!)
What makes leggings and tights even better than sweatpants is how versatile and varying in color/print they are. They are also relatively inexpensive and thus much easier to add to your wardrobe.
As for socks, they can now be more than just practical additions for the purpose of warmth. My personal favorite at the moment are thigh high knit socks. This might be because a girl in one of my classes rocked baby blue ones with an adorable skirt and white sneakers. So, in honor of her sartorial choices, here is my take on it. I can’t wait to actually rock it in real life.
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Coats, Jackets, SweatersMy personal rule regarding outerwear: if it is 40 degrees (give or take a few degrees, accounting for wind chill), I will ditch my Eddie Bauer winter jacket in favor of a peacoat or trench coat.
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As for sweaters, the transition period between Winter and Spring is generally when I go from heavy knit sweaters to lighter cotton sweaters underneath my jacket. The great thing about sweaters and knits is that they come in so many different varieties, and chances are, most people already have some different ones at their disposal. Instead of a heavy wool sweater, it might now be more practical to wear a cotton cardigan.
Lastly, I think the best time to rock flannel is during transition periods. When I say flannel, I mean the real stuff, not the cotton button downs with flannel print. Flannel is warm, soft, and gets better with age. They look great underneath a sweater, but I like them best as a light “cardigan” in place of an actual cardigan when temperatures hit 40+ degrees.
Boots and Other Footwear
Spring is generally considered a “wet” season, because the accumulated snow melts, and it rains. At the start of spring, it is not the best idea to wear your expensive leather boots, because there may still be dissolved salt from the snowy days of past.