When you’re living in Britain, one of the hardest things to accomplish is getting the perfect outfit. This is mostly due to the changing climate. One minute it can be freezing cold, with lashing rain and wind, and the next, the sun comes out and you need to shed those layers. Getting the balance right when choosing womenswear is indeed a tricky task, but it is one that can be made easier by taking on board the many top tips that are out there.
The transition from spring to summer is perhaps the hardest to dress for, as it can literally feel like winter or be a heatwave, so you need to be prepared. Here are just a few top tips to help you choose women’s clothing for the changing seasons.
Make the move to your summer wardrobe
If you are one of those people who has too many clothes to keep them all in your wardrobe at once, then you’ll probably have a twice yearly switch over from your winter to your summer clothing. This involves storage boxes, vacuum packing and most importantly the ‘big day’ decision – the moment when you decide to pack up the winter wardrobe and store it away until next year. This leaves you with more lightweight and floaty clothes that typically make up a summer wardrobe. Which is great, until you realise it is only 10 degrees outside! There are, however, plenty of ways to embellish your summer wear to make it work on those cooler spring days and here’s how:
- Wear a long summer dress with a chunky jumper over the top and a scarf for added warmth and team with boots for a seasonally appropriate look.
- Wear a long sleeve t-shirt or body underneath a summer dress, vest or short sleeved top for a trendy layered look that will also keep you warm.
- Match your short summer dresses with a denim or leather jacket, tights and boots for a super casual vibe.
- Pair a bright, new season cardigan with a summer dress or skirt and top for a warmer outfit.
- Swap your summer sandals for closed-in shoes or pumps to keep your feet warm.
- Wear an on-trend blazer with those summer dresses even though it still feels like spring!
Womenswear that works all day
If you are happy that your outfit seems appropriate at the time of dressing but are worried about fluctuating temperatures and sudden downpours, it pays to be prepared. Even though you might have transitioned into your summer wardrobe, it doesn’t mean you can say goodbye to raincoats and sweaters for good. Keep a few of your favourite items to hand, especially those lightweight waterproof jackets or loose knit sweaters that can easily save you from a spring shower.
Choose fashion staples
Jeans are a fashion staple and let’s face it we all wear them all year round, but you’ll want to be cool as spring turns to summer. When the temperatures rise, so too can the hemlines on your jeans. Choose cropped, ankle length and lightweight varieties for summer days and full length, darker and heavier denims for those cooler spring evenings.
Spring to summer workwear
The same principals apply when addressing your workwear wardrobe. A lightweight shirt or blouse can easily be teamed with a warmer cardigan or jacket for a professional spring to summer look, or you can wear a colourful summer dress with a short tailored jacket or blazer to smarten up a casual outfit.
If you need more fashion tips, simply search for ‘spring to summer wear for women’ and you’ll find lots of excellent advice on how to transition through the seasons whilst staying on trend. You can also click here for more inspiration on womenswear that can take you through the seasons.