This year's reemergence feels particularly special after a prolonged period of dormancy. There's a sense of urgency to get out and be seen like never before and we, at Fashionista, are taking it as a cue to invest in super-special pieces that will help us stand out for many springs and summers to come.
With that in mind, we turned to Nordstrom's designer offering to pick our warm-weather must-haves. From timeless leather bags in poppy hues to the most perfect daytime dresses, click through to see what Fashionista editors are buying — and lusting after — for sunnier days ahead.
The day we switch our closets over from knits and padded layers to a rainbow assortment of cropped crochet tanks and breezy linen blouses is the most wonderful time of year. Not only does it mean that winter's glacial wind has finally softened to become a sun-bathing whisper, but it also signals a sartorial refresh: If we hibernated in earth tones and wool, we can reemerge in daring silhouettes and bright colors.
Warmer Weather Is Here! Ditch The Layers
With April showers now behind us, it’s time we finally break out our spring outfits that don’t solely consist of trench coats and Wellies. Now that sunny days and above-60s temperatures are here to stay, our clothing options become infinitely more fun. Cut-outs, short hems, and look-at-me colors are big trends this season, which is perfect timing now that so many of us are vaxxed and we’re seeing more people in a day than just our reflection in the bathroom mirror. As jeans become jorts, sleeves become optional, and midriffs become visible, we’re here to take advantage of our springtime entrée back into the world.
For all the outdoor dinners, park picnics, day trips, and more that you’ll be participating in as spring turns to summer, let us supply you with a bevy of warm-weather outfit ideas. From Sporty Spice-inspired workout dresses worn with pastel-colored outerwear to scarfs tied as tops and paired with patchwork jeans — the outfit dump ahead has a little bit of everything you need clothing-wise to have a spring season worth remembering.
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Ever stand in front of your jam-packed closet, staring at more than enough clothing options, and think: I have nothing to wear? Same. But perhaps the issue isn’t that you’re out of viable outfit choices. You just need a fresh dose of inspiration to help you see your wardrobe in a new way. That’s where Outfit Dump comes in. On the first of the month, every month, we supply you with enough ideas to fuel your style until the next drop comes along.
