It's a Spring Refresh–7 Items I'm Saying Goodbye to (And Adding) to My Closet
After weeks of planning and subsequent deferring, I finally forced myself to tackle a closet purge. As a fashion editor, it's pretty easy to amass racks of clothes and accessories (after all that's what we do), so spending time for a proper cleanout is nothing short of a weekend-long affair. As the sun stays around for a bit longer and ice coffee becomes more of the norm, there are a few pieces I'm eager to add to my closet in anticipation of spring. But, I'm a faithful adherent to the Kondo method, so that means for any piece of clothing that enters my closet, something else has to leave–and I have just the items in mind. Looking through my closet, I've already noticed a few styles that have remained untouched for over a year– like delicate florals and body-con figure-hugging dresses. Whether they feel too fancy for the moment or are more difficult to style, I'm all about replacing them with items I'll actually wear on repeat. After all, what good is it if it stays on the hanger collecting dust? To find out which items I plan on saying goodbye to and which ones I'm adding, keep reading ahead.I'm doing a complete fashion 180 here– for the better part of a year, I have never reached for a body-con dress. And now that casual weekend errands have replaced weekend dinner dates, they feel less appropriate for the moment, and thus are taking up room for other dresses I wear much more consistently. What I love about a voluminous dress is that it can easily feel elegant with the simple switch of a shoe: with sneakers they can look casual, and with pretty sandals, effortlessly fancy.
Since moving to California, black jeans feel a little harsh for the breezy, sunny days. I've fully embraced light-washed denim, but I'm still not ready to completely give up my dark wash pairs either. For that, I'm opting for black acid wash. I can still wear them with everything else I'd normally wear with my black jeans so it's not much of a style swap, and they're a lighter look.
It was all about knit tops last year, but now I'm eager to try something different. Brands like A.W.A.K.E. Mode and Ganni can't get enough of dramatic balloon sleeves, so I figured I'd take a page out of their books and adopt this style for spring. They're much easier to pair than they appear, but in the spirit of experimentation, I don't want to splurge yet so I'm trying out this piece from Who What Wear's Target collection. It's only $28 but looks way more expensive.
The chambray shirt is another style I'm choosing to purge. It's rare that I reach for them, instead opting for heavier denim jackets that are easier to layer over tees and coordinate with my abundance of sweatpants. If I want the look of a denim layer, I discovered the hack of leaving a denim dress unbuttoned to style it as a duster. The result is a piece that is extremely versatile.
Floral patterns are so interconnected with spring fashion, it's a trope at this point. But the truth is, some florals have felt a dated to me for a while. Specifically delicate florals that look too pretty and precious. While a moody dark floral will always be a mainstay in my closet, variations of light denim will be replacing the bulk of my flowery dresses. I'm starting with this acid wash mini, but I plan on adding varying tones of denim too, like Zara's bubblegum pink denim jeans.
Skinny jeans can look great tucked into a nice pair of boots, but it really is a gamble when it comes to the fit. A much more effortless silhouette is the baggy jean. They capture that grunge girl chic that's simultaneously cool and fun, and as I'm on the curvier side, I find that they flatter my pear shape a bit better. Paired with a white bodysuit and floss sandals–I think I found my spring uniform.Seeing as I haven't been on a fancy night out in months, strapless dresses don't really have a place in my day-to-day wardrobe. Worn with strappy heels and a structured bag, they're a simple, effortless date-night outfit, but when it comes to more casual affairs styling a strapless dress isn't so easy. One-shoulder dresses are like their much more versatile cousin, and I love that I can pair this minimalist version from Who What Wear with a pair of combat boots, mules, or sneakers. Will I still be sticking to the KonMari method if I buy it in every color? Time will tell.
If you're into fashion and an avid TikTok scroller, you've probably come across the viral and somewhat controversial Coperni one-leg jeans . People who got their hands on them are asking followers how they should style them - and even whether or not they should keep them. Those who are still on a waitlist or are simply curious about the trend are going so far as to DIY the jeans by taking a scissor to one leg of an old pair. I, on the other hand, dared to step into the Romeo Hunte Black One Leg Pant ($232, originally $725), an alternative take on the same silhouette that's even more eye-catching (which, how is that possible?). These jeans were, without a doubt, one of the most polarizing looks I've ever worn - and I've tried some pretty divisive clothing, from Skims butt-enhancing shapewear to the brand's famous push-up nipple bra , and many a sheer naked dress . After wearing the jeans around town to run errands and obviously attracting some attention (st...
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Never have we been more envious of an inanimate object than when Pedro Pascal stepped out in a sparkly cardigan this week. As soon as we saw him walking the streets of London wearing the glittery knit, we longed to swap places with it - to be enrobing the heartthrob, catching the attention of random passersby, sparking internet discourse, and ultimately taking responsibility for his style breakout. Pascal has been serving look after look while promoting " The Last of Us " season one and "The Mandalorian" season three this year, working with stylists Julie Ragolia and Fabio Immediato . His latest came on Feb. 23 when he arrived to a radio interview wearing the shiny cardigan in question: a long button-down sweater made of silver foil yarn and created by menswear label 4SDesigns. He layered it over a sheer brown tank top and finished the look with black pants, leather boots, and his usual chunky-framed glasses. Just one day prior, the actor stopped by a photo call...
