How To Dress This Summer and Spring

Dressing for the season isn’t just about fashion. It’s also about practicality. While we all want to look stylish, feeling comfortable in the clothes we wear is a must. Comfortable clothing helps us enjoy our activities for the day and helps us make the most of the season.

A great way to be comfortable and fashionable this summer and spring is to incorporate stylish pieces into the clothes we normally wear. For those of you who are looking for fashion inspiration that you can use this summer and spring, here are eight practical ways to style your outfit of the day (OOTD).

Layer It Up!

Wearing clothes in layers can be done for the spring and summer seasons. You’ll want to use layers during spring because there are times when the weather can still be chilly. Instead of heavy jackets, opt for light cardigans that you can easily wear and remove depending on the temperature.

We love layers because they give us options. When the weather is cool, you can easily wear your cardigan. When the temperature drops, tie it around your shoulders or waist. If there’s an unexpected and light shower, you can even use it as a makeshift umbrella. Plus, you can mix and match different clothing as you wish!

Other ways you can create a layered look are by wearing a vest, putting on a shirt under a strappy dress, and throwing on a blazer.

Mix and Match Your Florals

Florals are a staple during spring and summer. After all, what better way to represent the colors and blooms that are the trademarks of the seasons than with bright and eye-catching prints?

You don’t have to be limited by floral prints either. Don’t forget that there are many fabric designs that you can go with such as stripes, polka dots, animal prints, plaid, and more.

All these can be used to liven up an otherwise somber-looking outfit. Just make sure that the prints and colors go together so you don’t end up with pieces that clash.

Show Off Your Toes With Cute Sandals

After being cooped up all winter long, cast your boots and closed-toed shoes aside. Let your feet breathe with your favorite pair of sandals. You can also use them to show off your prettily painted toenails.

Luckily, this footwear goes with almost anything so you can wear them with pants, skirts, shorts, leggings, and dresses.

If the weather is chilly, wear jeans and a light jacket on top. Once it gets a bit hotter, don a light summer dress to celebrate the warmer season. However you choose to wear sandals, they’re the perfect shoes for spring and summer because they’re light and come in a variety of styles that can be made to match casual, business, and formal wear.

Chic Very Peri Bucket Hats

If you love hats, you simply must check out very peri bucket hats. If you’re wondering what very peri is, it’s a color that’s been announced by Pantone as the color of 2022. It’s a shade of violet that isn’t too dark and is light on the eyes.

While bucket hats have been around forever, we’re loving bucket hats (and other items) that come in the very peri color. Despite its violet shade, it’s a stimulating shade that can go well with neutrals as well as light and dark-hued clothing.

Bucket hats can be extremely useful if you’re planning on spending time outdoors because they can give the delicate skin on your face the protection it needs. In this regard, very peri bucket hats check off all our boxes for being practical and stylish!

Oversized Button-Ups

Borrowing oversized clothes from the men in our lives has always been a trend. Whether they’re oversized watches, boyfriend jeans, or oversized button-ups, women can rock men’s clothing and look even sexier while wearing them.

Right now, we’re loving oversized button-up shirts for spring. It’s a stylish yet comfortable way to add a bit of warmth to your outfit.

Button-ups go with almost anything. They can be worn over tank tops, crop tops, and tight t-shirts. You can even wear one over your swimsuit as a comfy cover-up at the beach.

White Sneakers Are Still In

The white sneaker trend has come and gone over the years. It has recently re-entered the fashion scene and is evidently still going strong. Since they can be paired with anything, we can certainly see why.

If the day is still too cold for sandals and flip-flops, white sneakers can be your go-to shoes. They’ll protect your feet and keep them from getting nippy. Whether you wear them with jeans, flowy pants, long dresses, or skirts — white sneakers slay no matter how you wear them.

For summer, style them with a floral mini dress or wear denim shorts with a sleeveless tee. The white sneakers will complete your cute look.

Because of their clean and crisp look, white sneakers can complement most outfits. Of course, keeping them white is something else entirely but that’s a discussion for a different article.

Oversized Sunglasses

You’ll know summer is well underway when people start wearing sunglasses everywhere. Protect your precious peepers from harmful UV rays and glare by donning a pair of oversized sunglasses. Their extra-large frames are perfect for the beach and are very much in vogue.

It also pays to know the best sunglasses for your face shape so you end up with a style that flatters your facial features.

Chunky Belt for a Good Silhouette

Make way for chunky belts! Full of attitude and style, this fashion accessory can enhance your hourglass silhouette while jazzing up a solid-colored outfit. But they can also work with prints as long as your belt is in a solid uniform color.

If you want to play it safe, get your chunky belt in a neutral shade. It’ll go with almost any dress and skirt.

Before You Go: Add Stylish Pieces to Your OOTD

This spring and summer, you don’t have to splurge and get an entirely new wardrobe (although that would be nice). To be fashionable and comfortable, pick out trendy pieces like the ones mentioned above and add them to your usual spring and summer outfits.

Doing so will give your look an inexpensive and easy upgrade while saving you from looking like a fashion victim.

After all, the key to fashion is to have fun and feel comfortable while looking good. These tips will help you do just that.