As the weather improves, I’m considering the toppers I wear when the weather calls for a lighter 3rd piece, and not the warmth of a coat. I’ve got the tan utility jacket in rotation due to some warmer days, and have worn it over the similarly coloured puffer on cooler days - and liking it more than I have in previous years. I’m looking forward to wearing the lightweight wool blazer soon.


I’m not so sure about the jean jacket, or the puffer worn on its own. Not sure why - maybe the boxy shapes? I’m wondering if there is a way to wear the jean jacket in a new way? It’s of a conventional design - neither shrunken, nor oversized. If I do wear it, I’m inclined to button the top two buttons, and leave the rest open, like I’ve seen Jenna Lyons style it. I’ve also read that brooches are trending again (pic #1) - are they?

I need a break from puffers. Though still enamoured of my maroon winter puffer, I’m not feeling like adding new ones, and I only reach for the tan one as a layering piece under another coat or jacket (see pic #2 below) - and I don’t wear it on it’s own these days.

I guess I’m looking for something ‘new’ going into warmer weather - but not sure what. What would be a cute, new silouhette for a lightweight topper? Is there a new way to style older items? What are you looking forward to wearing going into the new season? Have you seen any interesting toppers?

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