8 Essential Fashion Must Haves for Spring

It’s that annoying transitional season again…

Not cold enough to style winter boots and puffer coats but not warm enough to style shorts and sandals.

You don’t feel great about what you’re wearing and are in need of new pieces, but feel like there’s no point in shopping yet.

Below is the solution to the spring-summer transitional season woes – 8 simple must have fashion pieces for your wardrobe, how to style them and where to buy them (and that you can re-wear for the fall-winter transition)!

1. A Shacket

If a shirt and a jacket had a baby – all the rage right now! They dress up any outfit and are indoor-outdoor friendly.

Where to buy:
Opal and Onyx
Envy
Aritzia

2. Loose Button-up Sweater

Ideal to pop on during a Zoom call to dress up any tank top, t-shirt or even an athleisure look.

Where to buy:
Dynamite
Aritzia
H&M
Winners

3. Crewneck Sweatshirt

Pull on over a tank top or t-shirt for a more casual look, or tie over your shoulders for a more dressy look.

Where to Buy:
Aritzia
Zara
Brunette the Label

4. A Good Pair of Jeans

High rise is the way to go – most clothing is now made to style with high rise jeans and they’re way more flattering.

Where to Buy:
Envy
Levis
Aritzia
Zara
Simons
Winners
Top Shop

5. White Sneakers

Practical and cute! They can be dressed down or up (even with dresses).

Where to Buy:
Aldo
Zara
Winners
Browns
Sport Chek
Footlocker
Journeys

6. Button-up Blouse

So versatile – wear open over a tank top or casual dress, or tie in the front/tuck-in with a pair of jeans.

Where to buy:
Dynamite
H&M
Zara
Aritzia
GAP

7. A White Tank Top / T-shirt (or both!)

This is the key item to style with any of the above pieces. Never cheap-out on a white tank, as tempting as it may be. This is something you will wear a lot, with almost everything, and cheaper styles tend to be made with material that develops holes, discolors or looks worn quickly, leaving your outfit looking unkept.

Where to buy (top 3 stores with good quality t-shirt and tank top styles):
Aritzia
Envy
Dynamite

8. A Gold Necklace

Always a great finishing piece when wearing any of the above! Again, don’t cheap-out here – tarnish isn’t cute. If you don’t want to invest in real gold, opt for gold plated or mixed metals. Some of my favorite brands for this can be found in the stores below, like Pilgrim, Strut, Katie Waltman, etc.

Where to buy:
Opal and Onyx
Le Trunk Shop
Twisted Sisters Boutik
Whink
Aldo – check out the amazing gold plated collection!