A few posts ago, I mentioned that one of my key healthy habits has been adding just a pinch of effort to my routine. This exists in my realm of fashion, especially as Chad and I continue to explore our new city.
It’s springtime here in Milwaukee, which has meant a lot of transitional in-between pieces. We’re finally starting to see some sunshine, so warmer clothes are just now entering into the chat.
When choosing clothes to wear, I’ve been keeping a few considerations. Here’s what I’ve been gravitating toward:
- Clothes that are both stylish and practical (there are still days for jackets, full-length pants, and layers)—I’ve got to adjust because of the weather.
- Simple pieces. I gravitate toward simple over anything else. I like being able to repeat, especially season after season.
- Comfort, as always, is key. Same with affordability.
Let’s see what’s on tap.
Spring outfit pieces
Tops
Floral crop top, Abercrombie
I love this top. It does ride up a little on me and expose a lot of stomach, but it’s so cute and the sleeves are extremely flattering.
Check it out here.
Essential henley tank, Abercrombie
I’m a sucker for a simple staple! It’s cute, cropped, easy to layer or stand out, and it looks good with just about any bottom. I opted for a black color, though they all honestly would be fantastic.
Check it out here.
Knit tube top and cardigan set, Abercrombie
Ahhhh! I was influenced by Bethanie at The Garcia Diaries, who looked amazing when wearing this two-piece set. I fell in love and have enjoyed the layering aspect of this combo. Super cute and very comfortable.
Check it out here.
Essential scoop neck tank, Abercrombie
Another ‘essential’ that feels great as a go-to. I’d again scoop up every color if I could, but I love a good neutral and versatile brown in a short but sweet crop.
Check it out here.
Ribbed square neck tank, Abercrombie
A new favorite of mine is this cream-colored crop. It’s comfy, cozy, and very chic. I gravitate toward this one by default.
Check it out here.
Bottoms
Traveler shorts, Abercrombie
Okay, I lied about the lack of shorts thing. Or maybe it’s more wishful thinking? Either way, I have three pairs of these shorts. Lol. I have black and cream in size Medium, and then the cream pair in size large; I went for a bigger size for more comfort in the gym, so that I could feel like I was squatting and lunging with more coverage. My normal size works great for everything else, especially casual wear. I can’t wait for it to be warm enough to wear these out and about!
Check them out here.
Curvy mom jeans, American Eagle
These have been my absolute go-to pair of jeans for the past two years. When we moved to MKE, I decided to order two more pairs as backup (you know when the thigh part of pants start to feel a little more thin?). No regrets. I got both the black and the blue and I love them both and wear them constantly.
Check them out here.
Aerie denim short, Aerie
I love that these shorts come in S, M, and L sizes and are super easy to pull on or off. They’re very casual and lightweight; I got an oversized fit that I plan to wear over a swimsuit to trips to the beach in the future.
Check them out here.
Pull-on short, Target
Though I haven’t always been a fan of active shorts that come with a built-in liner, I’ve realized that I just have to adjust—they are practically everywhere. These Target shorts aren’t so bad. I like the high-waisted feel and the material of the shorts themselves; they’re my go-to for running errands and going to the gym.
Check them out here.
Bodysuits
Ribbed scoop neck bodysuit, Abercrombie
I felt as though my wardrobe could use a few different all-season staples, starting with a basic black wide-strap bodysuit. This is comfortable and goes with just about anything.
Check it out here.
Ribbed open back bodysuit, Abercrombie
Similarly, I opted for this white bodysuit that goes great with warmer temps (whenever they will arrive). I love the open back and that it goes with most bottoms.
Check it out here.
Dresses
I don’t really wear dresses often, but here are a few that I’ve been inching toward lately. There’s both sundresses and more formal options, depending on the occasion.
- Garden party wrap dress
- Oversized yellow floral dress
- Formal mint green floral dress (I wore it to a wedding!)
Shoes
Here are the shoes I’ve been wearing most lately! I’d be rocking sandals every day if I could.
Do you have any staple spring pieces?
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