There is nothing quite like spring in Boston. In typical New England fashion, the temperatures and precipitation forecasts change by the day hour, but those warm days. Oh we cling to those early warm day like nobody’s business. Flooding to the Boston Common for “sunbathing,” or the waterfront restaurants for happy hour.
There are a few essentials I’ve found I get the most use out of in the springtime… sunny days or not. Here are my closet staples for March-May::
[ 1 ] Trench Coat // I rely on the same London Fog trench I wear in the fall– waterproof, and it has a removable liner, depending on how chilly it is outside. Also on sale right now!
[ 2 ] Umbrella // Just, necessary. Invest in a cute one because if you live where I do, you’ll be using it a lot!
[ 3 ] Mini Crossbody // Just like your closet lightens up after winter, your load should too. There’s something so refreshing about frolicking around with just the necessities in a tiny bag.
[ 4 ] Sleeveless Blouse // I’ve come to realize how versatile these are– wear with cropped pixie pants, almost any cut of skirt, under a cardigan, with shorts even when it really warms up!
[ 5 ] Swishy Skirt // Because it’s springtime and you can.
[ 6 ] Sun Hat // Sunny skies and Derby Days are ahead!
[ 7 ] Floral Sundress // “Florals? For spring. Groundbreaking.” —Miranda Priestly
[ 8 ] Neutral Flats // It’s not quite open-toe weather, but you can finally ditch the boots. Here’s a necessary shoe that will go with most things in your closet.
[ 9 ] White Tennis Shoes // Keds will always scream spring to me– after being cooped up all winter, I try to walk as much as possible once the warmer weather hits, and these are the best when it comes to comfort!
What are your spring essentials? xx
Sarah @ Tulle and Trinkets says
I just bought myself a cute new umbrella the other week … and I probably need that hat for my upcoming vacation!
PS – I love how you made this look illustrated!
Oh Buoy Boston says
Perfect list of essentials…now we just need the warm weather to finally arrive!
Oh Buoy Boston
Sharon says
I’m a huge fan of sleeveless blouses! You can never have too many for the spring/summer.
-Sharon
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Elissa (@style_wire) says
Can we sunbathe in the common ASAP please?
xo
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Salem Style says
Oh how I long for the swishy skirt wearing days again ๐
Kathleen says
Hey! I just found your blog and I am absolutely glad that I have. I moved to Boston last August and have been having quite a winter dealing with trying to be both fashionable and not and icicle. I love the Boston lifestyle focus of your blog, as I am trying to do basically the same thing in my own. Keep up the absolutely lovely work. I know I will be back ๐
Jen says
A trench coat and a swishy skirt are two of my must-have spring items too Emily!
xo jen
Pearls & Lace
behappystayclassy says
Love! Did you use an app to get those pictures to look like watercolor paintings?
xx Emily
shell chic'd says
Yep! Waterlogue ๐