Spring fashion is my favourite. I love the colours, patterns, textures, silhouettes, crispness, and the weight of the garments. Spring in Seattle is relatively cool, and it stays like that for a long time. It’s even cooler and windier when you live close to the water. I run cold, so I can wear a lot of my Spring wardrobe into Summer. That said, our Summers are getting hotter and Seattle set record high temperatures last year. We don’t have air conditioning, so I definitely need and wear a capsule for a hot Summer too.
I’ve collected items to set my mood for Spring and Summer 2022. Of course, the collection focusses on my sartorial preferences, which might be very different to yours. I’m inspired by the colours, silhouettes, vibes, and combinations. In some cases I’ve got similar items in my wardrobe already. In some cases the exact item might be worth purchasing. Or the items serve as a reminder that I would like a pants suit or trousers in turquoise, apple green and shocking pink. And that I’d love a gorgeous crisp white dress, and need to replace my formal navy lace dress.
Here are some outfits that are inspiring me for Spring. If the combinations inspire you too, you can substitute the colours for ones that are more to your taste.
1. Popped Column of Navy
I’m into wearing columns of colour and monochromatic looks across all sorts of colours. Navy is my dark neutral, and I love very dark blue denim. I have all the components of this outfit. I’ll combine a navy top with a pair of dark blue barrel/balloon leg, wide crop, or cuffed jeans. Layer a navy blazer or lightweight peacoat over the top, and finish things off with bright red loafers and a satchel to match.
2. Dressy Slouch
Lime or apple green is one of my favourite colours, and button-down shirts are my thing across fluid and oversized fits. I LOVE this shirt, and want to wear it with my wide crop, boyfriend, or relaxed straight white jeans. But I also like it with these big navy pants. Navy pants are on my shopping list, and this type of silhouette is an option. I like the somewhat structured slouch here. I’d finish off the look with white sneakers or boots, and a white bag.
3. Sporty Utility
I’m not an athletic person, but I enjoy wearing a super casual crisp sporty look from time to time. I have all the components of this outfit. I could combine my orange faux leather pants with my white funnel neck top that looks like a hoodie, and finish things off with white sneakers. I’d pop a denim jacket over the top. That said, the faux leather pants will be too warm to wear soon, making a pair of orange cotton utility pants a great idea.
4. Pretty Smart Casual
And last, I like the combination of light blue denim, white, mid-tone pink, and lemon or citron. I have all the components to create a similar vibe. I can create this outfit with my faded denim wide leg jeans or dark blue jeans. I’d wear a white cotton sweater under a mid-tone pink trapeze jacket and add lemon loafers or citron sneakers, and a citron bag. Light blue specs, a white Apple watch, and white pearls accompany these looks.
