Fashion

Mar 21, 2018

Stylish and affordable transitional pieces to help ease you into spring

By: Murissa Barrington

Spring equinox a.k.a. the first day of spring was on March 20th. But if you live in Canada, weather conditions at this time of year would best be described as unstable. On Monday, it could be mild and balmy outside and by Wednesday you’re back in your winter jacket trudging through snow. While you wait for the weather to finally make up its mind, now is a great time to put away some of your heavier sweaters and incorporate some fresh spring trends into your wardrobe. To help you, we’ve rounded up 35 transition pieces under $120 to take you from winter to spring in style, and on a budget.

The shirt dress: Simple stripes

A shirt dress is the perfect piece to keep in your closet as you move from winter to spring.

Striped shirt dress, $60, hm.com/ca.

The shirt dress: Buttoned up

Give your shirt dress a fun update by pairing it with your favourite jeans on colder days.

Striped shirt dress, $30, suzyshier.com.

The shirt dress: Cut it out

This shirt dress features cute eyelet cut-out details and is available in sizes 12 to 24.

Curve longline shirt, $73, asos.com.

The shirt dress: Classic blues

What's great about denim is that it's always on trend no matter the season. This denim dress is great for layering in the cold and baring legs in the sun.

Denim shirt dress, $80, gapcanada.ca.

The long vest: Casual greys

Layer up without feeling bulky by adding a vest to your next outfit.

Noisy May sleeveless sweat waistcoat, $69, thebay.com.

The long vest: Feeling sunny

This mustard yellow vest is a steal at only $34. The colour is right on trend for spring but not too bright for everyday.

Longline vest, $34, forever21.com.

The long vest: Tied up

If you're looking for a neutral colour, try this black vest. It goes with everything and with a tie-waist, has a slimming effect.

Dex Plus open vest, $59, thebay.com.

The kimono: Floral topper

Long layering pieces like kimonos are great layering pieces that offer both style and comfort.

Patterned kimono, $70, hm.com/ca.

The kimono: Delicate duster

Throw a long cardigan or kimono over jeans and a t-shirt for a polished yet effortless look.

Plus size pinstripe duster cardigan, $34, forever21.com.

The kimono: All wrapped up

Swap in a shorter length kimono like this one from Addition Elle as a replacement for your usual black blazer.

Michel Studio floral kimono dress, $72, additionelle.com.

The blazer: Plaid is back

Expect to see plaid everywhere this spring. Glen plaid was a street style favourite during fashion month in February.

Checked blazer, $80, zara.com.

The blazer: Check it out

Try out a glen plaid blazer as a new classic by mix and matching it with your favourite dress pants.

Plus size glen plaid blazer, $40, forever21.com.

The blazer: Double duty

This herringbone jacket works great as a heavier blazer in cooler temps and as a light jacket later in spring.

Long jacket, $40, hm.com/ca.

Culottes: Crop it off

The split front detailing on these Boohoo culottes is a trendy take on the transition friendly piece.

Split front culottes, $57, ca.boohoo.com.

Culottes: Walk the line

Vertical stripes can help to battle the shortening effect of culottes.

Dex pleated striped culottes, $49, thebay.com.

Culottes: Short and sweet

Try these black culotte pants for a wear anywhere transition piece at only $35.

Ankle-length pants, $35, hm.com/ca.

The midi skirt: Denim in distress

If you're tired of wearing the same pairs of jeans every week, switch it up with a denim skirt.

Denim skirt, $40, hm.com/ca.

The midi skirt: Pretty pleats

Midi length skirts are perfet for spring because they are not too long and not too short. Try a pleated skirt in a fun, bright colour like this one from Zara.

Faux suede pleated skirt, $36, zara.com.

The midi skirt: Smooth styling

Go for an edgier look by choosing a midi skirt in a leather-like material.

Lost Ink coated pleated skirt, $93, shop.nordstrom.com.

The denim jacket: Button up

The denim jacket is a classic transition piece everyone should have in their closet. For more casual occasions, try this distressed Love and Legend jacket from Addition Elle.

L&L distressed denim jacket, $85, additionelle.com.

The denim jacket: True blue

This classic denim jacket from Old Navy will be a closet staple and will only cost you $40!

Denim jacket, $40, oldnavy.ca.

The denim jacket: Lighten up

A light wash denim jacket is just as versatile as a darker wash and looks great over spring dresses.

Light wash denim jacket, $60, dynamiteclothing.com.

The trench: Trench town

You'll be hard pressed to find a good trench coat for less than $100 but once you buy one you'll wear it for years to come. This burnt orange trench from Asos rings in at only $113. Win!

Curve trench coat, $113, asos .com.

The trench: Stay dry

We love this Reitmans trench for being both stylish and water repellent for those rainy days.

Water repellent lined trench coat, $120, reitmans.com.