Don’t be afraid to mix and match. Leather and florals, lace and chunky knits, denim and corduroy, all of these pairings make for a match made in heaven when trying to stay warm but dress in the spirit of warmer weather. As long as you keep the focus on the more spring-like aspect of your outfit (a patterned dress, for example), then combining seemingly unlikely pieces from each season is a smart move that ensures your favorite spring look will still be a home run despite a few potential weather curveballs.
When in doubt, layers out. Nothing makes your outfit more invincible than a lot of layers; rain, wind, sleet, or shine, layers make it possible to stay cool or more typically in Boston, warm up. The best weapons to keep in your wardrobe arsenal? A decent sampling of sweaters, ranging from thinner shrugs to thick cardigans, and a few sturdy pairs of tights and leggings varying in color and texture. One trend that ‘s recently emerged from its 90’s-era grave is the tights-jean shorts combination, which is not only a great winter/spring transition tool (given the right pop of color), but is also versatile and can be dressed up or down.
A little statement jacket can go a long way. Though some trenchcoats (like the Anthropologie Pansy Corset trench shown above) can run a little high in price, the investment is beyond worth it But if you want to break out of the ordinary and turn this multi-season piece into something distinctly spring, go for floral prints and other fun patterns that offer a twist on the classic camel-colored design. And if trench isn’t your thing, opt for leather in a bright hue or a bomber with some flair. After all, if you find yourself needing to wear your jacket constantly on a dreary, stormy spring day, you want to walk into any building and be able to turn some heads and turn up the heat.