When it comes to spring clothes, it’s crucial you don’t make the mistake that many of my private clients make: thinking you can wear your fall wardrobe come March. Sure, you might be able to get away with a few pieces during those cold transitional weeks. But before you know it, full Spring has snuck up on you, and you'll be sweating bullets during that important meeting for all the wrong reasons. Don't worry. Today I got your back.

Despite the occasional chilly night, those heavy wool blazers, cable knit sweaters, and thick cotton tees are gonna be overkill. It's time to make a switch to spring fabrics. To help you out, here’s a list of terms to look out for when you’re shopping this season: Fabrics: Cotton, linen, silk Terms: Summer weight, Tech (a catch-all term for garments made of synthetic, breathable fabrics), Unlined/partially lined (lightening up on lining allows jackets and coats to be more breathable in hot weather), Moisture wicking. Bright colors aren’t a thing for many of my private clients. For them, I recommend they go “Lighter, not brighter.” You don’t need to wear school bus yellow or leperchaun green in Spring to look colorful. A shade or two lighter in your neutrals can do wonders for your Spring color palette. Switch from dark indigo to a washed blue, or a dark grey to a lighter grey for an instant color hack.

Spring weather can be unpredictable, so focus on layering pieces to keep you warm on those chilly days. Along with warmth, layering also gives your looks added depth, helping you stand out from the basic t-shirt and jeans look. If you need some help figuring out how to layer your pieces, I put together a post with outfit layering formulas, which you can check out here. While the post focuses on layering for the winter, you can use the same formulas for spring. Just swap in spring-appropriate pieces using Tips #1 and #2 above and you’ll be good to go!