It's no secret that spring weather in Chicago can be confusing. One day it will be 70 degrees and sunny, and the next day it will be 45 and rainy. (It snowed at the beginning of April this year. Yes, snow.) This weather shift can even take place in the span of 24 hours! Unfortunately, this can make getting dressed each morning frustratingly difficult. Here are a few tips I've learned from my 22 years in the Chicago area about how to get through these unpredictable spring months. (I could write a whole book on this topic, but here are 3 of my favorite tips to get you started) 1. Layers, layers, layers. I can't stress this enough. Layers are your best friend. During the spring months, a short sleeved shirt or tank top under a light sweater or jacket will not only keep you stylish, but allow you flexibility if the weather unexpectedly changes halfway through the day (which, it has been known to do). If you're like me, when March/April rolls around, I'm tired of thick sweaters and boring denim. I'm ready to bring out my summer dresses and forget the rest. Don't be discouraged by the bad weather. You can wear your favorite sundress, even during the spring months, if you layer it!. Pair it with tights and your favorite booties, and throw a cute cardigan over it. Springy and practical at the same time! 2. Stick to a mix-and-match color palate. This might not be advice for everyone, but for me I've found that I gravitate towards neutral colors and stay away from bright colors and patterns. (Basically I wear a lot of black, grey, white, maroon, denim and olive green) I've found that this makes my transition from winter to spring in Chicago particularly easy, because everything matches! It makes layering super easy, and you minimize that awkward in-between stage where your spring clothes are too light and bright for the weather and your winter clothes are too dark and heavy. (This goes well with my layering comment above - the mix-and-match color palate not only comes in handy between seasons, but it makes your wardrobe instantly more versatile, if suddenly you can wear almost everything almost all year 'round!) 3. Don't be afraid to accessorize! Worried that the solid, neutral color palate might be too boring for spring? Never fear! Here is where accessories become your best friend. If you feel like you need a pop of color to make those dreary spring days more bearable, try painting your nails a bold color (mine are neon orange right now) or adding a colorful scarf or bold lipstick to your outfit. This post turned out to be overwhelmingly about dresses. I promise I wear pants too! ;) I will write about pants next-time. I guess dresses are just on my mind right now! Do you have any helpful tips for unpredictable spring weather? I would love to hear them in the comments. (Here's to a floral scarf to instantly "spring-ify" an outfit! Also, note the layers...the dress is sleeveless)
Midi Dress: Urban Outfitters Belt: The Lair Hendrix Belt Scarf: A birthday gift! Denim Jacket: Vince Camuto
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