Updating My Closet for Spring

by - February 17, 2025

We've been having a taste of spring weather this past week, and that's gotten me excited for the change in seasons. When it comes to fashion, spring is my favorite time of year. I love all the fun, fresh prints and the fact that I can actually wear layers without dying from heat stroke because all the layers are so light.

It's the time of year where I feel the most stylish and put together, if I'm being honest. Our summers are so hot that styling goes out the window in favor of staying cool. Fall and winter are hard to be seasonally appropriate because it just doesn't get cold enough for all the warm, cozy layers. But spring -- well, spring is almost perfect temperature wise.

I've been talking a lot lately about transforming my closet to fit my current lifestyle. Over the winter break I purged a lot of items from my closet: stuff I haven't worn in the past few years, things I just don't love anymore, clothing that's not age appropriate, etc. This helped me to identify the things I really love and the gaps I need to fill.

Here's a look at some of the most recent things I've bought with spring (and teaching) in mind.


At the top of the list of items I need? Versatile work-appropriate blouses for all seasons. If you've been with me for any length of time, then you'll know that I love a good floral print. I'm not big on traditional button-down styles, but give me a good Peter Pan collar and puff sleeve any day. This is kind of my compromise for all the preppy styles that are trending right now that I just don't love.

I'm actually doing pretty good when it comes to bottoms, but I've been wanting these green overalls for awhile. Green is such a versatile color that can be worn all year long, and I particularly love it for spring. This isn't quite the shade that's trending, but it's close enough for me.

You've already seen my floral print jeans, but they're too good not to share again. While I've been wearing them styled for cold weather, they're perfect for spring -- and they encompass the boho and thrift store vibe that's going strong these days.

This blue floral slip skirt combines two of my favorite things: floral print and slip skirts. I also realized that all my blue skirts are really dark, and I wanted something that felt more appropriate for warmer weather.

Softer tones are having a moment this spring, and this amazingly comfortable ribbed midi dress fits the bill perfectly.

I almost didn't give this dropped waisted denim dress a chance, but I'm glad that I went back to try it on. I don't know how long this trend will stick around, but for now I really like how it elongates my torso and really creates that hourglass shape that used to be so popular.

In terms of accessories, you all know I rarely, if ever, follow actual trends, but I've always loved a hobo bag, so I'm glad to see that they're back in style and so readily available.

I saw these basket weave Mary Janes on one of my favorite Instagram pages. Sadly, they did and do not have many available online, but my local Target still had quite a few of these beauties. They give me some nostalgia for my childhood, but these are definitely all grown up. They'll be a nice way to update my basic brown ballet flats.


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