I Make These 7 Small Changes to Feel Springy Every Single Year
It might be chilly, but it's now officially spring, and we'll be damned if we spend a minute more in sombre winter coats and tired woollen scarves. There's our big shakedown of the S/S 18 trends you can mull over for high-fashion inspiration, but we're aware that before such advanced outfit stages, a few practical micro-tweaks can be made so you feel up to speed. From the achievable level of bare-leg exposure (we don't think anyone is ready for full thigh in this weather) to the simple coat switch you can employ for instant warmer-weather power, we've worked out the seven easy moves a girl can make to shift into gear right now. Keep reading to see what you should ditch ASAP and what you should wear instead.
Toss: Winter Hats
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Style Notes: Nothing says "summer is coming" quite like a fresh pair of frames. With the spring sun low in the sky and often blindingly bright, make the most of this opportunity, and lean into this season's colourful, happy-making eyewear trends.
Toss: Tights
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Style Notes: If waving goodbye to 60 deniers seems daunting, take a two-step approach to ease in: A below-the-knee skirt and closed-toe shoes will still feel on the sensible side of spring.
Toss: Dark Woollen Outerwear
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Style Notes: Wave buh-bye to navy, black or grey outerwear, and instantly upgrade any look into spring territory with the simple swap of a pastel-coloured or lightweight coat. With the range of sugary hues available right now, you won't have to look far for inspo.
Toss: All-But-the-Kitchen-Sink Bags
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Style Notes: There's something about winter that can quite literally drag you down. What with carrying extra emergency layers, umbrellas, gloves… Our handbags can be ready to burst at any moment. This this opportunity to have a spring clean in your arm candy department and downsize to make life a little easier
Toss: Dark Jeans
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Style Notes: With khaki chinos and neutral denim taking up two important sports in the trouser trend leaderboard this season, we urge you to ditch the indigo jeans for a moment and try out something bright, like these substantial cotton, wide-leg tailored trousers (on a day when it isn't raining, of course).
Toss: Heavy Knits
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Style Notes: Make like Diletta Bonaiuti, and repurpose layering roll-necks in order to ditch your coat once and for all.
Toss: Black Ankle Boots
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Style Notes: We love black ankle boots, we really do. But when you've been wearing them day in and day out, it's nice to know that some more exhilarating options do exist in the footwear world. At the moment you'll find ankle boots in floral brocades, bright suedes and pretty satins—stock up and see every old outfit enlivened.
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This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.