Spring has sprung, or is at least trying to spring, in most of the northern hemisphere. There are warm sunny temperatures, longer daylight hours, green leaves, and pretty flowers. I enjoy the change in seasons, and Spring shopping is my favourite. On that note, onto some top picks.
1. Desigual Jackets
Desigual is a Spanish brand that makes particularly good jackets. They are fashionable, interesting, nice quality, and more affordably priced if you get them on sale. Some of the fits are narrow, and others roomy. It depends on the silhouette. There is a varied assortment of colours, fabrics, solids and patterns. Well worth a look, and a brand to keep on your radar. These jackets are favourites with clients. Petite clients do well with them too. Sleeves can sometimes be easily shortened.
Desigual has become one of my go-to brands for jackets because they fit well, and hit the right note for my look. I love the ‘70s integrity of some of their styles. Currently, I have the Desigual jackets shown in the collection. The red and chartreuse are wardrobe workhorses. Since I wear a lot of toppers in my neck of the woods, these are frequently worn. Robust and great for travel. They layer well under wool coats too.
2. Banana Republic Asymmetrical Shirtdress
Banana Republic’s poplin asymmetrical shirtdress is awesome and extremely clever because you can wear it two ways. No wonder it’s a best seller. It’s 100% cotton, machine washable, and comes in solids and patterns. Gorgeous high Summer fabric. Remarkably, you can button-up the straight sack dress to create structure on the midsection. Watch the video to see how the dress transforms. It works on a range of body types. Size down if you prefer a less architectural fit.
This is my type of dress because it’s a perfect way to stay breezy and protected from the sun in high heat. The green dress is mine. It’s brighter and richer than it appears in the stock photo, and the white buttons are awfully pretty.
3. On 34th Crew Neck Wrap Tie Dress
This dress is great value for money, and goes for a song if you get it on sale. It’s 95% cotton and 5% spandex. Fabric is substantial and launders well. It has worked on a range of body types, and is great on petites. The tie sits higher than the natural waist but isn’t an empire cut silhouette. Size up if you prefer a less fitted look. Works on a straighter and curvier body type. The diagonal pattern placement of the stripe is particularly nice.
