It might be chilly and dark in the morning, but we find ourselves less enamoured with the thought of wearing sweatpants and hoodies—at least, not on a daily basis. So in an attempt to reignite our fashion fires, we’ve started thinking up all the ways we can start making our outfits feel more springlike and, in turn, more joyful. Of course, there’s our big shakedown of the S/S 21 trends where you can mull over for high-fashion inspiration, but we’re aware that, before such advanced outfit stages, a few practical, minor tweaks can be made so you feel up to speed.
From the achievable level of bare-leg exposure (we don’t think anyone is ready for full thigh in this weather) to the simple coat switch you can employ for instant warmer-weather power, we’ve worked out the nine easy moves a girl can make to shift into gear right now. Many of these swaps include pieces you’ll have languishing at the back of your wardrobe. Just in case, I’ve added a few shopping options, but feel free to peruse your own rails for the easiest updates.
Keep reading to see what you should put on hold until next winter and what you should wear right now instead.
