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Spring Wardrobe Essentials I’m Reaching For In 2022

About this time of year, I want a wardrobe refresh. Iā€™m not the same woman I was last spring and I want my wardrobe to reflect that. Today, Iā€™m updating this post from last year with some fresh ideas with new links and rejoining my friend Susan ofĀ une femme dā€™un certain Ć¢geĀ to share some of our spring wardrobe essentials.

Every womanā€™s essentials will vary with her personal style aesthetic, but they should create the backbone of her wardrobe so itā€™s easier to put cohesive outfits together. Here are the spring essentials I find most helpful:

A Third Layer

Unpredictable weather makes an outer third layer an invaluable wardrobe staple for me. I prefer most of mine in neutral colors for versatility, but a pop of color or pattern is also fun

woman wearing kimono over black top and pants
WEARING ā€“Ā Ā REVERSIBLE DUSTERĀ  ā€“Ā Ā TANK TOPĀ Ā ā€“Ā Ā BRIGETTE 360 SLIMMING PANTSĀ  ā€“Ā Ā WEDGE SANDALSĀ  ā€“Ā Ā SILVER HOOPS

I added this duster this spring because itā€™ll dress up or down all summer long and add a bit of fun to my neutrals. Iā€™m wearing it here over a simple column of black, so it takes center stage, but love it equally well as a supporting piece like withĀ jeans and a tee.

woman walking in vest and jeans
WEARING ā€“Ā Ā QUILTED MICRO VESTĀ  /Ā Ā POLKA DOT SHIRTĀ  /Ā Ā PEARL EARRINGSĀ Ā /Ā Ā SIMILAR JEANSĀ  /Ā Ā SNEAKERSĀ Ā ā€“Ā Ā BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTIONĀ  /Ā Ā LIPSTICK IN ā€˜WISDOMā€™

I added this vestĀ to my wardrobe this spring and already finding it invaluable. I wore it to Mexico earlier this week because I was expecting cooler than normal temps, and was so happy to have it.

woman showing two field jackets
WEARING ā€“Ā TWILL FIELD JACKET ON LEFTĀ  ā€“Ā Ā TWILL JACKET ON RIGHT

Twill and canvas jackets are a great spring option. I donā€™t own one but Iā€™m thinking theyā€™d be perfect for my climate. Here are 2 great classics from Talbots I tried on a few weeks ago.

blonde woman wear white denim jacket and jeans from Blair
WEARING ā€“Ā Ā STRECH DENIM JACKETĀ  /Ā Ā TANKĀ  TOPĀ /Ā Ā MID-RISE SLIMMING JEANSĀ  / Ā PLATFORM SNEAKERSĀ  /Ā CLASSIC CABLE HOOPS EARRINGSĀ  /Ā Ā SUNGLASSESĀ  /Ā Ā LIPSTICK IN ā€˜JOYā€™

A denim jacket is often my jacket of choice this time of year in either blue, white, or gray. This one was a new find from Blair which fits fabulously.

WEARING ā€“Ā Ā EVERYDAY OPEN FRONT CARDIGANĀ Ā ā€“Ā Ā TANKĀ  ā€“Ā Ā PEARL STUDSĀ  ā€“Ā Ā SIMILAR JEANSĀ  ā€“Ā Ā CUTOUT OXFORD SHOES

Long and short cardigans are a popular layer for me year-round and on constant repeat in the spring. This time of year I opt for thinner weights that seldom button. Under these, I prefer sleeveless tanks because short sleeves leave a lump under the thin cardigan.

woman wearing pink sweater and black pants
WEARING ā€“Ā Ā CROPPED CARDIĀ  ā€“Ā Ā TANKĀ  ā€“Ā Ā LINEN PANTSĀ Ā ā€“Ā Ā BLOCK-HEELED SLIDE

This time of year, my tee shirts also get a thorough going over to see which needs to be replaced. Whites seldom last longer than one season for me because my sunscreen and deodorant, yellow the fabric. I donā€™t tend to invest much in t-shirts for this reason and many of mine come from Target, etc.

Modern Jean

woman wearing white jeans
WEARING ā€“Ā Ā SIMILAR DENIM JACKETĀ  ā€“Ā Ā LIGHTWEIGHT BLOUSEĀ Ā ā€“Ā Ā HIGH RISE WHITE JEANSĀ  ā€“Ā Ā SLIP-ON SNEAKERSĀ  ā€“Ā Ā PEARL STUDS

Jean styles get dated, so I like to keep up to date with whatā€™s new. Iā€™m leaning toward straight and fuller leg jeans this spring, which helps add balance to my wide shoulders. I love deep wash in the cooler months, but as the spring rolls around, I reach for lighter washes and white jeans. Luckily, high-rise options are still abundant but Iā€™m seeing lots of mid and lower rise making their way back.

Comfy Shoes

Comfy feet top everything for me these days because Iā€™m desperately trying to stave off bunion surgery on my left foot. The level of formality of my outfits has changed to meet my shoe needs but I still wonā€™t wear ā€œgnome shoesā€. That has me reaching for modern sports sneakers and shoes with arch support. I have an upcoming post on my current favorites so stay tuned for that.

A FEW FAVORITES

 


SUNSCREEN

Not a garment but sunscreen is a very important item for me year-round.

MDSOLARSCIENCES MINERAL CREAMĀ /Ā Ā SOLAR STICKĀ /Ā Ā QUICK-DRY BODY SPRAYĀ for hard to reach spotsĀ  /Ā JOSIE MARAN ARGAN DAILY MOISTURIZERĀ /Ā COLORSCIENCE SUNFORGETTABLE FACE SHEILD

I am very persnickety about my sunscreen because I am a melanoma survivor. Plus, photoaging is really adding up and no amount of beauty sleep will fix that. I prefer a physical block and I want cruelty-free options so I am thrilled to add MDSolarSciences to my repertoire this spring.

What are some spring essentials for you?

Now letā€™s go check out Susanā€™s spring wardrobe essentials atĀ une femme dā€™un certain Ć¢ge.

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