I’ve been buying a few pieces for spring in lighter tones, and today did an outfit creation session. Except for the striped pullover sweater, these pieces won’t get worn until late April at the earliest, and with outerwear even then. April is cold spring here, and a lot of May is too. I’ve been feeling very neutral/minimalist lately with the addition of a smidge of solid color here and there. These pieces feel reasonably current and not too classic .... but would love to hear what you think.

The new pieces:

• Taupe vneck sweater. T Tahari. I generally stick to warmer versions of light brown but giving this a try.
• Warm yellow boho blouse. Rachel Zoe. I adore this color!
• Striped Cashmere sweater. Cynthia Rowley. It’s funny, the stripes are all colors I "don't wear", but I like them together.
• Ivory corduroy jacket. Avec Les Filles. Sort of a short shacket.

1. jeans, yellow blouse, loafers
2. same with taupe sweater added
3. blue pants, striped sweater, ivory jacket, loafers
4. olive jeans, ivory jacket worn as a shirt, boots

The pants/footwear are all from my closet. I didn’t do the full “make 3 outfits” for each but I think they all will work well.

I am in serious need of a spring footwear refresh which will be my March focus. I’m thinking light camel booties in a fairly refined style, black sneakers with some sort of white design and NOT white soles (that will be tough), sneakers in a light camel or similar. (I have one pair of light camel slip on sneakers but they read very masculine to me and I don’t wear them much)

Would love to hear any and all opinions, especially about the taupe sweater vs my coloring.