It's the time of year when the biggest style dilemma you have on a morning is - coat or no coat? The transition from your winter to spring wardrobes can be difficult to navigate, but it doesn't have to be.
At Stuarts London, we have some of the finest tips from our team to ensure you master the transitional period between seasons with style. In this guide, we will bestow our wisdom and offer some of the best transitional pieces you can use to make the change from one wardrobe to another easier. We will also look at the Spring/Summer -24 trends you can expect to infiltrate your wardrobe.
How do you transition from winter to spring fashion?
Here are some of the best tips for navigating the winter-to-spring wardrobe change:
Layering
Weather in the spring can be very unpredictable; you don't know if you are stepping out into glorious sunshine or April showers. The best way to combat the unpredictability of the season transition is with layering.
How do you layer in spring for men?
Add a base layer to your outfit with a T-shirt. This will provide you with a staple building block to build your outfit and the freedom to cool off and remove layers if the sun does decide to come out.
A light jumper or cardigan can then act as your secondary layering option. You will be thankful for this second layer when the morning commute is cold, and the option to fold it away in your backpack on the commute home is always viable.
In the colder months, you can stay warm with a coat or jacket, and as the season progresses, leaving this at home becomes an option.
Opt for lighter colours
With the seasonal change from winter to spring, there is more daylight, which means you can switch up the hues in your wardrobe. Opt for lighter colours with your winter-to-spring outfits, and you will find that introducing lighter pastel colours into your dressing will suit your changing aesthetic.
Earthy tones will also become your best friend when creating outfits in this transitional phase. You'll be able to create a wide range of outfits as you slowly phase out the darker winter colours.
Switch from a coat to a jacket
If you are searching for some transitional jackets for the transitional period between winter and spring, you are in the right place.
Head over to our blog, The 8 Spring Jackets You Need For 2024, to see the full round-up of the jackets we love and predict will be huge this season. We have everything from understated pieces to cool and edgy statement garments to suit every aesthetic.
Switching from a coat to a jacket will ensure you aren't too cold when you set off for work in the brisk morning and won't be overheated on the journey home. The jacket allows you to be functional but stylish and is one of the key wardrobe changes you can make during the transition.
Swap out heavy materials for something lighter
We often wear heavier materials on our lower half in winter for extra warmth, such as wool pants or heavy denim. As the season progresses, you can slowly rotate these heavier garments from your wardrobe cycle and opt for lighter options.
Spring allows the style elite to wear cotton trousers for everyday dressing, and their ability to be paired easily should make them your go-to wardrobe choice. Pair earthy-toned pants with white trainers for a smart casual look that can be worn in the office and during a visit to the pub on the weekend.
Bring lighter footwear into rotation
As the weather gets warmer, you can diversify your footwear options. For winter, we often opt for heavier boots that protect our feet from cold, muddy or snowy terrains. The transition from winter to spring allows for lighter footwear options, and here are some of our recommendations for the switch:
Chukka or Desert Boots: A perfect transitional footwear to add to your wardrobe, the Chukka boot offers warmth and protection from the cold at the start of the seasonal changing period but isn't too chunky for the spring. We have a wide selection of options for you to choose from, including premium options from brands such as Red Wing and Clarks Originals.
Trainers or Sneakers: A staple pair of trainers or sneakers will do the trick if you want something slightly more casual for the season. Why not explore options from New Balance or Autry?
Spring 2024 Trends
It is important to remember upcoming SS24 trends when creating your transitional wardrobe from winter to spring. Bridging the gap between A/W's warm and cosy outfits and feeding the lighter S/S options into the mix should be easy. Here are some Spring 2024 menswear trends that should be on your radar.
Utility-Inspired Garments:
Expect to see garments with more pockets than you could possibly need, boxy cuts, and the occasional button front. Utility-inspired garments have been bubbling around for seasons, but they are coming into full force in SS24. Expect to see many utility vests and gilets with sharp cuts after Prada showcased a whole range in its latest runway show. If you want to add some utility-inspired garments to your wardrobe this season, we recommend browsing through the collections of Universal Works, Carhartt WIP and YMC.
-70s Trousers
We all know fashion is cyclical, and -70s fashion is back! Expect to see high-waisted trousers and bell bottoms that have been tamed into a contemporary fit. You can tap into this trend by exploring loose-fitting denim options, or if this is too experimental for you and you still like a bit of structure to your garments, you can ease in with straight regular-fit jeans.
Classic-styled options from the likes of Edwin and Naked and Famous Denim should be your first port of call. Play around with the fit of your trousers in the transitional period between winter and spring _ as jeans are the perfect all-year-round garment, you don't have to worry about seasonality.
Thigh-high fits
When the weather does get slightly warmer, you can subscribe to the thigh-high fits trend. This trend has been emerging for the past few years, but 2024 is set to see thigh-high shorts step into the arena with full force.
Finding the perfect short length is a journey you can go on throughout spring to perfect in the summer. Some brands delivering the thigh-high trend perfectly are OAS Company and Sergio Tacchini, so browse those collections in time for late spring.
Master seasonal dressing with Stuarts London today
Make sure you are ready for the transitional period and that your wardrobe is prepared for the season ahead. At Stuarts London, we have a wide range of garments ready for you to add to your everyday attire, and our new arrivals are constantly updating with the latest drops from some of the finest designers. Explore the latest arrivals that our expert buying team has selected to ensure the latest trends are at your fingertips.
New Arrivals Spring/Summer Collection