Spring...I think

Only in the Mid-Atlantic (OK and Northeast) can you go through three seasons in one week. I absolutely love and hate Spring. I love the weather, everything blooming (except for allergies) and new bright fashions on the horizon. The hate part is that you see every type of attire for almost all seasons. We've gone through three seasons in less than 10 days. Last Monday it was 67 degrees and raining, by Sunday it was Sunny and 90 degrees, today (Wednesday) back to the 60's.

I have seen everything from wool coats to halter tops & flip flops. What's ironic is that it appears that many folks don't bother to listen to the weather forecast. During Spring and Fall, it is imperative that one listen to the weather forecast because it can be an array of temperatures in a one week span. Summer and Winter, you simply select from the same group of clothes.

That's why it is important to have what I call 'transitional' clothes. Meaning 'all-weather' items. Such as cotton/polyester blends. For the ladies, Spring is a good time to make use of the silks in your wardrobe, the pumps, sling backs and peep toe shoes. We've ditched (for the most part), the boots and it's not quite time for strappy sandals and flip flops. In the clothes department, it's a good time for light weight suits and dresses. Or you can even wear some of your three-season suits with a lighter shell (i.e. tank top or short sleeves) just in case it gets warm in the afternoon.

Every wardrobe should have a light weight trench, a short jacket or a light weight (short) leather jacket. Use color to your advantage, couple that blue, navy or gray suit with a pop of yellow, orange, fuchsia or lime.

As a rule of thumb, during Spring, take a peek at the weather forecast the night before or the morning of. I can't tell you how silly folks looked on Monday with a wool coat and it was 90 degrees and today with a sleeveless top, no jacket, flip flops and it's 67 degrees. Basically, one should not go 'All Summer' with their wardrobe until mid-late June. That's when it gets hot and stays hot. Before then anything temperature can happen, so be prepared and dress accordingly.