How to Build a Spring Wardrobe With 5 Easy Pieces

Spring fashion should be light and colorful.

Spring is the time of rebirth -- out with the old and in with the new. It's therefore a good time to clean out your closet and replace your winter clothes with a spring wardrobe featuring five stylish pieces that you can use for a light and airy spring look. Mix and match these five pieces with items you already have in your closet. You can add in other basic clothes from your existing wardrobe to round out your choices.

Things You'll Need

• 5 new items of clothing

Instructions

1. Piece #1: Capri pants. These pants should be capri length, which is about three-quarters the length of your leg, and made from cotton with a bit of spandex (Lycra), about 3 percent. Choose a light color such as white or beige.

2. Piece #2: Get a pastel cardigan in 100-percent cotton. Choose a high-quality cardigan with elbow-length sleeves in a pale pastel color such as teal, pink or coral.

3. Piece #3: A feminine tank top in cotton. Choose one with girly details like ruffles or appliqued flowers. The tank top should have vibrant colors that complement the cardigan to wear over it.

4. Piece #4: A skirt. This skirt can be a long, tiered skirt in a pastel color for casual wear, or if your lifestyle is not so casual, select a pencil skirt in a shimmery fabric.

5. Piece #5: A cotton/linen-blend jacket with three-quarter-length sleeves. This can be worn with the capri pants or the skirt.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a scarf to your wardrobe. These are versatile and add color to any outfit.

• Buy a great pair of strappy wedge sandals or brightly colored flats to wear with the capri pants or skirt.

• A spring hat or bag will add interest to your look.

• Mix and match these 5 new pieces with things you already have in your closet.

References

• Thrift Store Confidential: Goodwill Online Brings Five Easy Pieces for Spring
• MSN Lifestyle: 5 Easy Pieces for a Figure-Flattering Wardrobe