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Beth Drucker is a Published Fashion Designer and Illustrator. She is an Adjunct Professor of Fashion Design at Nassau CC, and has taught at F.I.T., Parsons The New School for Design, and LIHSA. Beth also currently teaches at The Art League of L.I., and Gallery North. www.arielcreations.com |
| Everyone knows, the weather can be unpredictable this time of year. Is it raining, windy, sunny and dry……we never know, as Spring is a time of transition. So: what to wear? The best way to dress is in layers right now. This way you can add or remove pieces as needed. While it is still cool out, it’s wise to have a lightweight coat, jacket or cardigan on hand. Scarves are always great way to add warmth or color any time of year. Just switch to fabric or lightweight choices. One thing you can be pretty sure of in Spring is rain. A few key items you may want to to keep on hand as wardrobe staples are rain slickers or trench coats. Rain boots can be a good idea, however be careful to buy rain boots with a rugged sole to keep from slipping! You can always throw a pair of flats or pumps in your bag, when you get inside. Fun baseball caps come in handy for rain and wind as well, but If you don’t want “Hat hair” purchase spring coats or trenches equipped with hoods, so you are ready for the weather. Rain ponchos that can be folded into small bags are available now, as well as disposable ponchos. Nobody knows what mother nature has in mind in Spring, and of course umbrellas are always handy! You will also want to brighten your color scheme. I think most of us are tired of dark winter colors and heavy fabrics. You can easily do this by adding colorful, lighter tops, bottoms and accessories to your black basics. Start thinking about re-introducing lighter weight tops and bottoms to your wardrobe, but keep your tights or leggings on hand. When it comes to pants, you may wish to introduce capri length slacks or jeans to lighten your look. Canvas sneakers, running shoes or simple pumps work too, depending on what you are dressing for. Sandals and shorts are usually a month or two away. The key colors this spring are Blues, greens, red, and peach. Of course neutrals work all year long. Gray is this season’s neutral color. I usually take a cue from the prints I like, to decide which solid colors to add. You can never have too many tee shirts, so buy or add what you like to offset the darker colors of winter. I think 3/4 sleeves are perfect for spring! This year Shirtwaist and Wrap dresses are important, along with tunics with lightweight leggings or flouncy skirts with colorful socks as an accent. Keep your jeans skinny. Your pants or capris can be wider depending on your own personal style. People usually like to lighten their make-up as well. Light, bright colored eye shadow (especially blue) are all the rage, and lipsticks are on the pink or peachy side. Hairstyles are simple, and have a carefree look and feel. Remember, Spring has a lighter “feel” all the way around. |
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