How to Plan an Easter Outfit for a Woman

Have you spent so much time dyeing eggs and planning your family's activities that you're still wondering what to wear this Easter? Chances are good that you can pull a few things out of your closet and coordinate a festive holiday outfit.

Things You'll Need

• Colorful Shells
• Sling Back Pumps
• A-line Skirts
• Faux Pearls Hair Clip
• Mary Janes
• Print Blouses
• Sassy Mules
• Silk Twinsets
• Sleeveless Dresses
• Strappy Sandals
• Women's Dress Pants
• Pearl Necklaces

Instructions

1. Attend formal church services or a fancy brunch in a suit and colorful shell. Select dressy-casual separates for an outdoor picnic, a parade or a community center gathering.

2. Consider your dressy-casual options. Pair comfortable slacks with a silk twinset, or an A-line skirt and linen shirt. Or, coordinate a sleeveless dress with an oversize print blouse worn unbuttoned.

3. Choose a base of navy or soft black and layer on the colors of spring: lemon, melon, mint, rose, sky blue, mandarin and garnet.

4. Complement a suit with sling-back pumps. Strappy sandals, an updated mary jane or a sassy mule will flatter your dressy-casual outfit. Remember that spring is the season for patent leather.

5. Accessorize! Pearls are a great spring jewel, whether faux in a hair clip or real adorning your neck. Opt for a straw or canvas handbag with seasonal motifs color-coordinated to your outfit and shoes.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear soft spring makeup. Add subtle color to lips with a tinted gloss, and give your cheeks a delicate sweep of blush.

• Revitalize hair color the weekend before Easter; otherwise, you might need to dye your roots at the last minute.