Instantly Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring

By Tracey Lomrantz,Glamour magazine

The official start of spring is still a few weeks away, which means most of my warm-weather clothes are still in storage--but the thermometer hit 66 degrees in New York yesterday, which meant I had to get clever about transitional dressing, and I think I found the perfect solution...

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Y'know that maxi dress you live in all summer because it's comfortable, chic and one-piece mindless dressing all at the same time? You can make it work just as hard for you in these in-between-season months by throwing a simple crewneck sweater on top! It'll give the appearance of a flowing skirt, but you don't need to buy another piece to make it work. Plus if you stick with all dark neutrals (a black sweater, ankle boots, and leather jacket, if it's chilly), you can get a bit more adventurous with your print. And if you're feeling totally bold, mix your patterns by adding a striped sweater on top!

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Remember Jessica Alba's winter-to-spring outfit formula? This is the same concept, but you don't have to invest in any new pieces! Love this couldn't-be-easier idea as much as we do?

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Do you have a maxi dress that's been sitting in your closet for the past six months? Are you suddenly inspired to take it out and rock it in the middle of March? What's your favorite layering trick to making winter seem a little shorter? Share!

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