Your Wardrobe Essential for the Winter-Spring Transition
With Spring approaching quickly, it’s important to have clothes which suit the warmer, yet still rainy, weather. My go-to item is a good pair of trousers. Not as heavy or tight as jeans and available in a range of colours, trousers are a great choice. They can easily be dressed up or down, making them perfect for the workplace, an evening out, or your everyday wear.
Match your trousers with a pair of leather loafers or brogues for a sophisticated, simple look. If you want to keep a Wintry feel to your outfit, stick with browns and maroons. For plain coloured trousers, wear a loose, patterned blouse as below – long-sleeved for those colder mornings; short-sleeved for the warmer ones.
For a vintage look, take some inspiration from Grace Kelly and try wearing high-waisted trousers. These are very flattering on any body shape – if you have an hourglass, rectangle or o-shaped figure, try trousers that are tapered at the leg. For triangle or inverted triangle body shapes, give wide-legged trousers a go. Add a belt and tuck in a button-up blouse to complete your retro appearance. For a more casual outfit, swap the blouse for a t-shirt.
If you’re a pattern person, there are plenty of trousers out there to suit your style. From classic houndstooth and tartan to bright floral or geometric, there is a huge range of quality trousers waiting to be worn. Roll the ankles for a more casual feel and team with a pair of boots and socks. Keep the upper part of your outfit more basic, so as not to clash with the trousers – a plain sheer top or funnel neck knit is a great choice.
