Those transitional weeks as Spring makes way for Summer are some of the hardest days to dress for. It's far too early to commit to tea dresses and sandals but too warm to still be wearing a coat. This is the time where your transitional pieces shine. These versatile staple wardrobe items provide a solid foundation to create outfits from, ensuring you stay warm (or cool) no matter the season. If you style them right, you can wear them all year round.
Having the right clothes and accessories is just as important as knowing how to style them. These are some of our favourite transitional wardrobe clothes, perfect for wearing in-between the seasons.
Minimal Jewellery
Jewellery can really change the look and feel of an outfit. Simply by switching up the pieces you wear on a daily basis. Having a capsule of everyday jewellery pieces is a good place to start. Obviously you can wear whatever jewellery you want, all year round. But by mixing up the pieces you wear can dramatically change the way you feel about your entire wardrobe. Swap out Spring jewellery for summer jewellery, with barely-there chains replacing delicate pendants. Raw crystal necklaces and flower pendants are a popular choice this year.
Linen Shirt
A classic wardrobe staple that many of us believe to be the ultimate essential everyone needs. Depending on the occasion, an oversized linen shirt can be dressed up or styled casually. In summer it looks great worn loose, or tucked in under a knitted vest during winter. It's one of the best transitional wardrobe pieces to have in your wardrobe because there are endless ways to style it into multiple outfit combinations.
Style with the Ball Necklace and Medallion Necklace.
Shirt Dress
The is an instant outfit ideal for summer days. A shirt dress is as effortless to wear as it looks on. Opt for one made from weighty cotton for a structured, well-dressed appearance or choose draping linen for a more casual look. Either way this is an all-in-one outfit that you can wear throughout the year. Paired with tights in winter or worn without in summer, it'll see you through the transitioning of the seasons.
Style with the Circle Bar Earrings and Flat Link Necklace.
Barrel Pants
These are made from lightweight cotton twill with some stretch. Designed with a high rise, curved leg, and slightly cropped length. Barrel pants have a utilitarian appearance, with a structured silhouette ideal for all-day wear. They're a fantastic transitional wardrobe piece as they can be worn casually or dressed up, and will be comfortable to wear through all seasons.
Style with the Ball Necklace and Moonstone Crystal Necklace.
Knitted Vest
Having enough knitwear is never a bad idea, especially if you stock up on lighter options. On chilly nights, you can throw a vest over your outfit to warm things up a bit. Fitted or loose, they're a useful and versatile wardrobe staple to have particularly during the transitional months. It's also a great way to inject some colourful fun into your wardrobe with creative prints and colourful designs.
Style with the Ball Necklace and Moonstone Crystal Necklace.
If you're looking for something to do while wearing these outfits, head over to our guide to the jewellery quarter for some local inspiration.
