8 Fashion Tips to Twist a Spring Look

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A spring look should never be boring. What if the secret to a fresh and dynamic spring style lies in the details? Discover 8 fashion tips that will definitely make a difference with your seasonal outfit.

The French’s favorite season is about to begin. Flowers are blooming, days are getting longer, passersby take their time to relax on a café terrace… In short, there’s a certain spring air these days.

But this traditional change of season is also felt in wardrobes and closets. Many of us take this in-between time to declutter our closets, gently transitioning to a spring wardrobe.

While it’s obvious to compose summer outfits with seasonal essentials, it’s not easy to add style to your outfits. Because no, the combination of sandals, jeans, and a floral shirt is not the only possible pairing.

Do you want to energize your spring outfit? To subtly upgrade your essentials to create a unique seasonal style?

This is what we will explore in this article. Discover without further ado 8 easy fashion tips to integrate into your routine to twist a spring look and give it a fresh seasonal boost.

1 – Ditch dark colors for seasonal shades

We start this series of easy tips to pimp your spring look with a rather obvious, but nonetheless important piece of advice: the choice of colors.

While wearing colors is not exclusive to sunny days, spring is the perfect opportunity to have fun with your clothes by daring to try bolder colors, pastel shades, or softer hues. This doesn’t mean you should stop wearing neutral or subdued colors, but spring is the excuse to energize your outfit, light it up, or even soften it by wearing color.

And for that, you have two ways to achieve it.

You can either sprinkle your look with pops of bright colors by adorning yourself with green chinos, a short-sleeve mimosa sweater, fuchsia sandals, or a pair of royal blue earrings.

Alternatively, you can play adventurous and own your style by embracing a monochrome look. An orange suit set, sky blue from head to toe, a combo of flare jeans, t-shirt, red shirt, etc. The only rule here is to vary the textures to add depth and avoid a very boring flat effect.

2 – Accessorize your outfit with a pretty scarf

Another easy tip to twist your look in spring? Adopt the scarf as a fashion accessory. Available in multiple colors and prints, the silk square stands out as a timeless piece that can be worn in a thousand ways.

The scarf is a bit of a detail that makes the difference, as long as you wear it well. Here are a few examples:

• Worn as a belt: with loose or flared jeans and a basic white tee, your scarf belt will add a frivolous and fresh touch. A great way to twist a classic outfit.
• As a hair accessory: tied at the end of a loose braid, around a bun or an elastic, on a low chignon, retro style… The possibilities are numerous and will consistently add style.
• Tied around the neck: for a chic and elegant style, but without effort, this is the option you need. Match your scarf with a soft knit, a cardigan, or even overalls to create contrast.
• Attached to a handbag: a great way to style a somewhat classic bag. Add your favorite scarf, and you won’t be able to do without it!

If you’re looking to add a little something to your outfit to beautify it, give it flavor, or that little “I don’t know what” of spring, this is the accessible, versatile, and aesthetic accessory you need in your closet.

3 – Swap your denim for white jeans

As mentioned earlier, spring is the time to reconnect with lighter clothing, less cumbersome outfits, but also brighter shades. So, how can we not think of white jeans when we want to twist a spring look?

Controversial, white jeans have gradually become more democratic over the years, turning into a basic piece that we all have to some extent in our closets and can pull out on any occasion.

White jeans are known for their simplicity and authenticity. They are easy to wear and pair with almost anything. But most importantly, they stand out from other denim and blue jeans due to their color. White is what creates the difference because it’s bright, simple, and soft. And with white, you can match it with other bolder colors or stronger pieces to create surprising combinations.

4 – Think about the practice of layering but in a spring version

The practice of layering is recognized in winter because it keeps you warm. But did you know that you can also layer multiple clothing items even in spring?

We know that layering insulates from the cold, but its advantages don’t stop there. What makes layering interesting is its ability to add depth to an outfit. And this is true regardless of the season. By layering multiple clothing pieces, layers, and materials, you will be able to enhance contrast and volume.

This is aesthetically very interesting, and visually, it instantly adds texture and richness to the outfit. In short, it energizes it.

A combo that works for beautiful days? A trench over a shirt and a t-shirt.

5 – Wear floral prints in every style

Wearing flowers in spring is the best way to honor the season and give a new breath to your fashion style. But to upgrade your spring look, why not wear floral prints where they are least expected?

A handbag, a belt, a pair of socks, a pair of sunglasses… Think of all these little extras, these details, these accessories you can sprinkle flowers on. You’ll see, it’s a subtle and easy way to elevate your outfit to the next level.

6 – Slip on a fringed jacket for a successful spring look

We continue with the spring jacket, but not just any jacket. The seventies-inspired jacket. Bold and vintage, this jacket comes in multiple cuts, colors, and versions today. With or without fringes, flared, long, short, patterned, solid, black, blue… It has been modernized to adapt to today’s fashion needs and codes.

To give a pop to an outfit, wear it with basics like jeans, a t-shirt, or a white shirt and a pair of clogs. In this case, it’s the piece that will elevate the whole look.

Alternatively, you can dare to go for a total suede look with the jacket paired with suede bottoms like a skirt or even pants. It’s bolder, but no less chic and stylish.

But where it will surprise you is when you pair it with other materials like linen, silk, or leather. This helps create an interesting contrast by playing with materials. It adds texture and depth.

7 – Twist your spring look by wearing a long denim skirt

If white jeans and trousers are always welcome for a spring look, we enjoy pulling out lighter pieces that flatter our legs. And when I think of spring attire, I’m obviously talking about skirts.

But then, what skirt to wear in spring? Well, to definitely add style to your outfit, you can bet on a skirt, the long denim skirt. Inspired by the 90s/2000s, this key piece finds its charm in its length that reaches the ankles and its flared cut.

You can also wear it in various styles. In an oversized version, it will be very long and boast a vintage look that we love. You can choose a slit for a sexy twist or frayed. In a DIY vein, you can customize it to add flair to your outfit. Patchwork, rhinestones, patches, or even logos… By letting your creativity flow, you’ll be sure to have a skirt that is unique in its kind.

8 – Dare to wear clogs

And we finish with shoes, another essential piece of the women’s wardrobe. And it must be said that as beautiful days approach, the transition to spring shoes is often anticipated. We can finally leave behind our chunky platform shoes and boots to embrace lighter, seasonal footwear.

And when it comes to spring 2023 shoe trends, there is one pair that has stood out for several seasons now, and that is clogs. Made of leather and wood, clogs are a character piece that at first glance may not be so easy to wear. However, if styled correctly, they are the kind of shoe that will undoubtedly elevate your outfit. For this, Pauline in another article advises us to wear clogs harmoniously. Pair them with neutral tones or natural materials like linen, as clogs are already the detail that makes the difference.

💡 To dive deeper into spring fashion, check out the 10 spring/summer 2023 trends.

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