Warmer temps—albeit with a slight remaining crisp in the air—have us looking to shed a few layers and let our fresh-out-of-hibernation winter skin breathe. As part of this we like to make the evolution from bundled up to hot pants and tanks as gradual and smooth as possible. Enter: Knee-high boots paired with a structured jacket and peek-a-boo exposed legs. The combo is perfect for that seasonal transition and isn't going anywhere until it's too hot to bear a jacket and summer is in full swing. To get on board, we rounded up a little styling inspo, as well as some of our favorite pieces to get you started.
Neutral + Black Crossbody
Embrace the power of contrast by pairing light neutrals with a structured black crossbody bag. The singular chunky gold chain dresses up the underlying collared shirt without distraction.
Gold Curb
x Pernille Teisbaek Tubular boots
Born Tired Collared Button Down Blouse
Lady Dior My Abcdior Bag
Oversized Hoodie + Black Leather
Loungewear, but make it fashion. A combo often touted by the likes of Hailey Bieber and Ariana Grande, a big, slouchy hoodie with thigh highs is model-off duty street style 101.
Mini Flap Bag With Top Handle
Faux Leather Chunky Flat Knee High Boots
Heaven Sighs Gold Hoodie
Oversized Black Faux Leather Long Vintage Biker Jacket
Black Trench Coat + Thigh-Highs
The silhouette is extra chic when simplified down to all black pieces. A small tan crossbody and layered gold coin jewelry bring in just enough accessorizing to the darker ensemble.
Becky Blazer
High Leg Faux Leather Boots
Butterfly Coin Necklace
Shadow & Light Necklace
Small Crossbody Bags
Halsey
Oversized Plaid + Beige Boots
If there's anything that equates to transitional weather, it's rubber boots and a breezy trench. Cinch a belted dogtooth longline over biker shorts and slate gray boots to elongate the silhouette. A mid-sized quilted bag adds structure, while a patterned wrist scrunchie introduces a playful element.
Houndstooth Belted Split Side Longline Coat
Low Heel Rubberized Boots
Mel Cotton Stretch Shaping Biker Short with Pockets
Athénaïs Ring
Classic Handbag
Set Of Hair Scrunchies
Wool Blend + Cleated Platform Boots
In places where spring is not pushing up fresh blossoms and still sees frost-covered mornings, a thicker wool-blend may still be of necessity. A structured coat dropping to mid thigh is a chic and put-together way to pair a collared shirt, a dainty gold chain, and tall, chunky cleats.
Wool-blend Coat
Faux Leather Wellie Knee High Boots
Black Croc Double Ring Chain Bag
The Double-gauze Relaxed Shirt
Solid Gold Chain
Picadilly Sunglasses
Slouchy Cardigan + Rubber Boots
Who needs a whole jacket when you have an oversized cardigan? Size up and wear the cozy knit as a loungy shaket, paired with neutral rain boots and a mini backpack in lieu of a purse.
Structured Knit Cardigan
Refined Wellies
Palm Springs Monogram Mini Brown
Hot Pink + Baby Blue
While the pieces are kept simple, the bright and bold blocks of color pack a punch. The iconic, yet sadly discontinued, multicolor Louis Vuitton draws on the vibrant structured pink blazer and sky blue pointed Jimmy Choo's, providing a seamless cohesion to the very spring-appropriate attire.
Brianna Oversized Handkerchief Blazer
Mavis 100 Leather Knee-high Boots
Pochette Voyage Monogram Watercolor Multicolor in Canvas with Silver-tone
Roar Necklace
The Double Down Ring
Black Blazer + Olive Boots + Zebra Bag
As long as we're bringing back early 2000s trends, zebra print is high on the list of comebacks. Pair with sleek chartreuse boots to level up the nostalgic accessorizing and bring in balance with an understated black blazer and modern jewelry.
The Black Boys Lie Blazer
Trendy Leather Pointed Toe Block Heel Knee High Boots
Zebra Print Mini Shoulder Bag
Retro Oval Cat's-eye Sunglasses
Croissant DĂ´me Hoops
Zip Up Turtleneck
High Neck Sweater Dress + Neutrals + Fedora
A felt fedora paired with Ray-Bans and a neutral blazer gives very much Jane Porter vibes in the best way possible. Add a high neck creamy ribbed sweater dress, knee-high wellies, a hand-held saddle bag.
Personalised Wool Felt Fedora Hat
Oversized Blazer
Faux Leather Calf High Platform Wellie Boots
Babylon Bag
Round Metal
Mini Rib Dress
Shacket + Combat Boots + Hoodie
Any way we can sneak in a little sweatshirt moment is a win for us—bonus if there are no pants involved. Layer a cozy shacket with an oversized tan hoodie and stick to the neutral theme with a structured bag and mid-calf combat boots.
Faux Shearling Jacket
365 Hoodie
Beige Lace Up Buckle Trim Cleated Sole Calf Boots
Classic Sac De Jour Nano
Stella Sparkle Stacking Ring
Cleo Stacking Ring
Top photo: Courtesy of Instagram/@lilyisabellaclark
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