What are your spring must haves or workhorses?

4babiesMe

I need to start making a list. I'm basically starting from scratch, but think I'm pretty set with blazers, jackets, and cardigans. (I swear I would own a million of them if I could. LOL).

13 years ago

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Thistle

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I am not really sure. This is my first spring/summer as a member of YLF, and YLF defiantely changed how I dressed in the winter. It will be itneresting to see where my style journey takes me!

13 years ago

Carla

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White jeans are first on my list...

13 years ago

hedgiehog

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I'm interested in trying coloured bottoms. I've purchased a navy polka dot skirt, a tomato coloured skirt and an aqua skirt. I t hink, for me, skirts are a little more forgiving and they will be cooler than trousers r jeans in Florida. Also, anything with stripes seems to catch my eye. Navy and white, black and white, I LOVE stripes.

13 years ago

hedgiehog

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I know what you mean about cardigans, I have about twenty of them.

13 years ago

rachylou

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Hehe, for spring I basically eliminate a workhorse - the thermal underlayer. But this year I'm gonna try working in matching floral top/pants. Thjs is gonna be a tricky maneuver because spring is such an iffy thing. I feel the sunshine has to have really set in before I start wearing these. But like right now, the cherry trees have bloomed but I'm sitting here waiting for the rain to start. We've returned to winter...

13 years ago

Tina.b

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We don't have much of a spring here, so mine is a more late spring/early summer phase. I can't live without t-shirt type blouses, usually silk ones. Those are a staple for me. And a couple great coats, a trench and a utility.

13 years ago

shedev

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I think lighter denim is a must have for me this year. Our spring doesnt really begin until April so I havent really been focusing on my spring wardrobe. I guess I better get it together.

13 years ago

Kalli

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A workhorse that I have to replace has been mentioned. White denim!!! Plus I wear a lot of black so the white lightens me up for summer. I also wear lots of silk blouses for regulation of temperature. Breton Tees (these never go out of style). Gladiator sandals. What else, a cute summer dress.

13 years ago

Jjsloane

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My workhorses are white jeans ( I have enough styles, lengths etc...), blazers (I'm searching for a floral and a blush this year to add to my collection of colorful pontes and new white replacement), and my tunic tops to wear with skinnies, straights and eventually clams and bermudas. The only thing I'm really hoping to add that is more elusive is a (some?) breezy floral dresses that can be casual alone or dressed up for work with a blazer. White tees are also a must under all the blazers.

13 years ago

Day Vies

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Colorful ballet flats. I can't wear sandals to work or any shoe that exposes my toes, but I want flats that get me pretty darn close.

13 years ago

qfbrenda

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dresses
leggings
ballet flats
straight jeans, especially white ones

13 years ago

qfbrenda

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I forgot a trench coat and scarves.

13 years ago

Susie

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Definitely white jeans for me too.

13 years ago

Susie

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And I expect my shiny silver oxfords to be a workhorse too!

13 years ago

pil

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Jjsloane, any suggestions for white tees? I have a terrible time with them being too thin and see through.

13 years ago

TraceyLiz65

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My current wish list

floral jacket
polk a dot jeans
White crochet tunic
casual skirts (will probably thrift these)
yellow purse
vests

workhorses for me are

wedges & ballet flats
shrugs
tank tops
skirts & dresses

13 years ago

Aziraphale

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I don't have a lot on my list, but here are my must-haves (that I already own):

- two blazers, one black, one gray
- knee-length spring coat
- short boots
- maryjane heels
- jeans
- breezy tee shirts (to wear with the jeans)
- light cotton button-front shirts (for jeans and skirts)
- knee-length cotton skirts
- fitted knit blouses (to wear with the skirts)
- a couple of boyfriend cardigans

I think that covers it. Happy organizing!

ETA oh wait, and I only have one pair of sandals (wedges), but once the weather is warm enough, they get a lot of wear. I don't wear ballet flats but lots of gals swear by them.

13 years ago

jayne

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I have white band navy bottoms as workhorses

but I want to add a white lace topper with length, like a tunic, and lots of turquoise and perhaps lime green somehow.

13 years ago

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Spring is still not very hot, so I imagine I'll pull out my more summery tanks and put them under light jackets or cardis, with jeans (white is good this time of year) and sandals or ballet flats instead of boots. Essentially I lighten up the basic winter look with airier tops and foot wear, and a lighter color pallette.

13 years ago

Molly L-R

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Spring is not very warm or long lasting in the UK, so my pieces to transition from winter to summer are cardigans, blazers and short sleeved blouses.

13 years ago

cheryl

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I think I am pretty set for spring. For summer I need some new denim shorts, some metallic sandals and some tropical print capris or jeans!

13 years ago

Suz

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Our spring is so variable. It doesn't really begin until April. Or maybe May....at which time, summer might be two weeks - or six weeks - behind it!

So I tend to wear:

Jeans (regular denim and white denim)
Cotton or lighter weight sweaters
button downs
Trench coat
booties (vs. boots)
lighter-weight trousers
jackets (leather and a navy blazer)

I need a pair of oxfords or other low heeled shoe. I would like a pair of the fun runners.

13 years ago

MsMary

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I am on the lookout for a fab white bag to upgrade the one I've had for the past two years, and a fab pair of white shoes. Maybe pumps, maybe heeled sandals.

13 years ago

milehighstyle (Linda)

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Spring in Denver is usually quite a bit colder than I'd like. Mostly I put away the super heavy clothing - wools and heavy sweaters - and pull out just a few lighter weight, lighter colored items. I keep my seasonless items in rotation - button front shirts, pencil skirts, wrap dresses, jeans (including white and fun colors), blazers - and add in the lighter items for that springy feeling. This year I'm excited that I have footwear that is perfect for in between cold and warm weather - oxfords. Yay!

13 years ago

modgrl

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So much depends on your lifestyle. What capsules are you hoping to fill?
I work a job that requires some days of smart casual and some days of pretty smart dress. I also have young kids and dogs so weekend on the go outfits need to be durable, comfortable and stylish. Then I have my extremely important, though not used often enough, date night and cocktail party capsule.

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