[trip style = sun + urban + any]
With Spring right around the corner from the Winter of our discontent {to quote Shakespeare}, it's tempting to go overboard with optimism and bring out bare arms and bare legs too early. Thankfully, functional Spring fashion is all about transitional pieces to bridge the gap between Winter and Summer. What to wear when it's not warm enough to go bare? Enter The New Tunic.
My trip to California in February took me between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, where the days were hot and the nights were cool. The beauty of The New Tunic is that I could wear it as a short dress by day, and then over white jeans by night. It's not only the perfect piece for Spring, but also for vacations where the climate changes or the trip crosses over from sunny destination to urban setting {Palm Springs > Los Angeles}.
To avoid a "Mom in the Hamptons" tunic look, pair an oversized shirt dress over slim pants or wider cropped jeans. Choose a boxy tunic that hits a few inches above the knee. Works with or without a belt, with footwear that ranges from gladiator sandals to low-profile sneakers. If you need an extra layer, top with an oversized scarf or jean jacket.
Left to right: Kowtow geometry dress, Smock by Mohawk General Store shirtdress, Rachel Comey brighton dress, Apiece Apart leandro dress
Left to right: Aritzia Wilfred Free stone dress, Jesse Kamm imperial tunic, Rachel Comey clovis dress, & Other Stories cotton shirt dress
This post is written by Trip Styler's Assistant Wayfarer/Editor Heather.
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[photos at top via stockholm street style, style.com, pinterest]
