Spring cleaning

Spring is a mere few days away. It's a great time to get rework your closet and spruce up for spring. But how do I spruce up? It just style happens this blogger has some tips for you.

Part 1--Rework your closet

Those days when you wake up and the high is 19 (F not C) are hopefully gone for several months. It would stand to reason that move the clothes you won't wear to clear up some space. 

*Fold the sweaters (they should never be on hangers anyway), 

*Roll the corduroys (don't want a perma-crease) 

*hang the Tweeds, Velvet, and cashmere jackets in plastic bags in the hallway closet. You're done with those pieces. While you're at it, 

*Take winter weight suits and shirts out of sight (unless you want to roast in a wool/cashmere 2-button in May). Heavy oxfords shirts have no place in your spring wardrobe

*Store garments falling into the autumnal color palette away until next season (burgundy, rust, burst orange, forest green, taupe).

Part 2--Spruce up for spring

Spring is about loosening up. You were all buttoned and layered up for the past few months. Give yourself a rest. Winter can be subdued, which is perfect for darker shades. Get some light. 

*Brighten your look with whites and softer pinks, blues, lavenders. When paired with a neutral piece, those colors shine, but not too bright.

*Short sleeves. Maybe not at work, but if you're have substantive relationships with others, you go out aside from work. A short sleeve shirt is perfect for this season. Find something that hits somewhere in the middle of the bicep. Short sleeves extending past your elbows are no longer short sleeves. Buy your size. If you're on a budget ( like lots of folks these days) have a tailor take in the sides of a shirt that's just a tad t00 roomy.

*Find some loafers with a relatively thin sole. No chunky rubber soles now, you're not walking through any slush these days.

*Gingham checks. No, it does not look like a picnic tablecloth. It's an eye-catching pattern that work for the season because it's usually a series of white and one other color checks. Wear it with a tie or without. Roll up the sleeves.

*Cotton suits in khaki. In Florida, it's already in the high 80-s. The lightest worsted wools just won't work. Cotton suits are elegant and cool.

So, go ahead, clean out your closet and make room for the spring clothing.