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Easy layering style for spring – now and then…

Tilly Smith Dix
Sep 02, 2024
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Well, word is out we’re not having official spring yet, especially here in Melbourne, but we will not lose our joie de vivre over a little detail like that, right, divas? This was our introduction a year ago and it seems like déjà vu…

Mother Nature has her own agenda, and we will simply keep some of the winter woollens close, and mix it up with a little silk, cotton, linen, or whatever we prefer as our first layer, before adding scarves, toppers, wraps, or even coats to the mix.

Not sure how to start the process of layering? Eek, then there are those tricky colour mixes many of us are still coming to grips with as we wore neutrals, black, or monotone blends for so long.

We now have some bright, joyful, pretty colours to play with, expressing our femininity whenever we fancy! So pleased I kept my jewel hues from some years ago as they are enjoying a revival.

Again, this is what we published last year. However, black and white, and other neutrals, never go out of style, and when we feel the need to refresh the look, simply add a scarf and other accessories to brighten the mood.

Colours that are big for spring going into summer for 2024 include yellow, green, and red. However, any colour, bright or pastel, we have a penchant for and which we know enhances our individual complexion, will do. We look at fashion, decide what suits us, and we create our own individual style, adding some new pieces to our faithful favourites for a new lease on life.

Whatever the weather, we control our mood, and pretty florals, and eye-catching colours, will enhance our personal style.

Why wait for spring temperatures to feel rejuvenated? Be the spring, I say, so, without further ado, here’s some ideas to put a glow in our cheeks and a jolly skip in our step whilst keeping our backs warm during the peculiar rhythms of a new season in progress until the swallows have settled for the warmer months. I bet they get confused too, chuckles…

Mixing colours of the same family creates a joyful and fun winter-to-spring palette, even if the temperatures stay cool. Think nature. All the shades of the ocean, from azure to indigo. Then we have all the shades of green we might see in a forest, from soft sage hues to vibrant island emerald greens. Blending our most adored shades gets us into a creative mood, which I believe is fashion therapy of the highest order.

Now pick a wrap scarf, or a light poncho, cardigan, or coat, depending on the weather, and our warming top layer, if required, is sorted. Planning our outfits ahead of time saves so much energy which could be spent elsewhere, such as sipping champagne or indulging in a delicious cocktail in celebration of the season of rebirth with our besties.

Initially, it might take time to play around with what we already have in our closet, and perhaps succumbing to the fabulous items currently on offer could result in an additional style investment for years to come. Pick anything new with care and mindful of what it would complement in your existing wardrobe. Remorse purchases are taboo, we’ve all been there, ouch.

I do find most restaurants and venues are often heated on cooler days, so, when the top layers come off, we are left sitting and feeling pretty in the new season’s basic outfit.

Have fun and even if spring is a tad slow in showing her pretty face, I intend putting a spring in my step, celebrating being a woman for all seasons. We’ve got this, goddesses! I said this a year ago, and it remains my mantra, so, repeat after me: “I am woman, I feel fabulous, I know stuff.” Happy spring!

L-R Pic: The pastel blue linen pants featured last year, worn with a cotton ribbed top, a blue poncho and scarf; Pic: jeans with a blue cotton shirt and matching scarf – just add the poncho in the first pic to mix the happy blues; Pic: blush linen pants with a fuchsia pink silky shirt featured a year ago – this look could be layered and mixed with the pink wrap scarf , mixing the pinks; Pic: winter white pants, a light winter knit in the same hue, paired with a pastel lilac warm scarf and coat featured last year. If it’s not that cold, wear a cardigan with brighter accessories, like a silk scarf and detailed belt; Source: Tilly Smith Dix
L-R Pic: winter white pants, a light winter knit in the same hue, paired with a pastel lilac warm scarf and coat featured last year. If it’s not that cold, wear a cardigan with brighter accessories, like a silk scarf and detailed belt; Pic: winter white pants, a light winter knit in the same hue, paired with a pastel lilac warm scarf and coat featured last year. If it’s not that cold, wear a cardigan with brighter accessories, like a silk scarf and detailed belt; Source: Tilly Smith Dix
L-R Pic: the same winter white pants featured last year, this time with a summer knit vest, keeping the look neutral in white with black, and add a colour you favour in the accessories. I’ve added warm red and burgundy; Pic: the winter white pants again, this time with a soft long black knit vest for a simple, effortless vibe; Pic: the same black knitted vest, this time with black pants; Pic: still on the black and white theme, the same black pants given a new look with a long black button-up vest (actually a mini dress @showpo I decided would be fabulous as a vest as it would style up any other colours in the warmer months on cooler days); Source: Tilly Smith Dix
L-R Pic: mixing up the blues again, the base items are straight jeans @fella_hamilton worn with my old azure blue cotton shirt, and a long navy cardigan; Pic: Soft wide-leg white pants, paired with a light red knit, scarf, and navy blazer. Red is big again; Pic: the same denim pants paired with a matching jacket for a trendy double denim vibe @fella_hamilton and teamed with a sleeveless roll-neck knit top – and a scarf for a nonchalant Riviera look. It would work with loafers or sneakers too; Source: Tilly Smith Dix

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