5 Easy Spring Outfit Ideas
Let’s Get Dressed!
Do you ever wake up and feel like you're in a fashion rut when getting dressed? Me too, honestly. That's why I'm focusing on five go-to spring outfit formulas so we can refer back to this post and recreate them with different colors/styles in our wardrobes. After all, our clothes should be working for us - not the other way around. I'd also love to take this opportunity to encourage and remind you properly fitting undergarments set the foundation for a good wardrobe. Be sure to check out this post and this post for more. Feel free to recreate these looks with what you have, but I will also have links with every look if you want to purchase!
Depending on your accessories and shoes, you can easily dress up or down these styles. Feel free to swap out any pair of denim for work pants or a jacket for a blazer. You can check out my previous business casual guide for more inspiration and my recent post on spring blazers!
GO CLASSIC WITH
Stripes, Denim + Sneakers
Stripes will forever have a place in my wardrobe, and they're just so classic! They also make a great layering piece, so I styled them with a simple pair of black denim, a utility jacket, and white sneakers. Swap out the jacket for a blazer and the sneakers for flats, mules, or heels, and you have another outfit!
UTILITY JACKET (XXL - USE CARALYN20) | SIMILAR JACKET FOR LESS | STRIPED TEE (XXL - USE CARALYN20) | SIMILAR STRIPED TEE FOR LESS | BLACK DENIM (L - USE CARALYN10) | SIMILAR BLACK DENIM FOR LESS | SNEAKERS | SNEAKER SOCKS | SIMILAR HOOP EARRINGS
KEEP IT SIMPLE WITH A
Midi or Maxi Dress + Denim Jacket
There's no secret I LOVE a dress! They're just so easy, one thing to put on and feel comfortable and polished. I love experimenting with different lengths, colors, and prints. A maxi or midi-length dress is an excellent option in your wardrobe. Depending on your accessories and shoes, they're easy to dress up or down. You can wear them with sneakers, sandals or heels!
DENIM JACKET (XL) | MORE DENIM JACKETS | DRESS (L) | SIMILAR DRESS (I OWN IN XL) | SANDALS | SIMILAR SANDALS FOR LESS | SIMILAR HOOP EARRINGS
STAY TIMELESS WITH A
Button Up + Denim
There's nothing more classic than a crisp white shirt and denim, and it's one of my go-to looks year-round and always makes me feel polished. Swap it out for a blouse or tee if button-ups aren't your jam. I opted for a neutral shoe here but feel free to add a pop of color for a little more pizzazz!
BUTTON UP SHIRT (XL) | MORE ON HOW TO SHOP BUTTON UPS HERE | STRAIGHT LEG JEANS (32R) | MORE DENIM FAVORITES | HEELS | SIMILAR HEELS | SIMILAR HOOP EARRINGS
THROW ON AND GO In An
Easy Dress + Sandals
As I mentioned before, I love a dress, especially one I can throw on and go. I look for bra-friendly dresses with pockets, and I love them so much that I designed one myself. I love the versatility of this one because it's comfortable enough to travel in, wear to work and dress up for an event or date night! Throw on a flat sandal or heeled one, depending on your comfort level.
DRESS (XL) | SIMILAR DRESS | MORE DRESSES HERE | SANDALS (11) | SIMILAR SANDALS | SIMILAR HOOP EARRINGS
EDGY AND COOL IN A
Moto + Monochrome Look
When I need an extra boost of confidence, I'll throw on either a moto jacket or a blazer. I love to keep it simple with a monochromatic look (like all white or all black or all blue) and let the layer be the star of the show, but they also work nicely over dresses and jumpsuits.
MOTO JACKET (XXL - USE CARALYN20) | SIMILAR MOTO JACKET (XL) | MORE MOTO JACKETS | TEE | JEANS (32R) | SIMILAR JEANS | SANDALS | SIMILAR SANDALS FOR LESS | SIMILAR HOOP EARRINGS
I hope this post was helpful, and you're able to start visualizing different outfits to wear this spring! I'd love to hear your favorite look or one that you'd consider trying below. Be sure to check the fashion tab of my blog for more inspiration. Thanks for reading! xx CMK