Spring Plaid

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

The majority of my plaid clothing is in heavier fabrics for fall and winter wear,

but there are a few exceptions

This week, I have pulled together two outfits with plaid patterns

that are perfect for spring 

My first outfit is made up of a sleeveless dress

 in a black and taupe plaid, on a white background

I have been perplexed about just when and how to wear this dress

It has been in my closet for several years, but seldom chosen

The fabric is lightweight, and it is clearly meant to be a spring and summer dress,

 but most of the ways I have styled it in the past, have veered quite dark,

picking up the bold, black in the print and I have worn it in the fall

The dress is neutral, so I could wear it with any colors,

but the white bordered hem didn't seem quite right for layering it for winter

Since black and white are trending for spring this year,

a thought I would try the dress under a white blazer-

I think it brightens it up quite a bit!  

   

The dress suffers from an identity crisis-

not sure if it is going to stay in my wardrobe 

A bright pink bag seems just right

 for a pop of this popular color for a springtime styling

Accessorizing with a gold tone chunky chain link initial necklace,

hinged bar bracelet and pink triangular stone stud earrings

 

Black wide strap block heel sandals to finish the outfit

A more subtle plaid pattern in pale pink, with a touch of blue and white

I wore this jacket back in very early spring,

 in a post about the changeable weather of the month of March

The jacket is pretty versatile, and works especially well    

  for covering the bridge months in fall, and in spring, too

Today I am styling it with a column of denim

Denim colored V neck tee and mid wash boot cut jeans

of nearly the same color as the top

I'm a big fan of pink, but I'm not really crazy about this particular shade on me

It is the muted, dusty pinkish mauve 

that is very popular now, and is a little difficult to describe-and to wear!

I have noticed a lot of muted, dusty neutrals and near neutrals

dominating the shops this season

Some jewelry I haven't worn for quite a while

seemed to suit this outfit

Two silver tone vintage pieces:

An unusual double link chain necklace

and a Sarah Coventry bracelet with multi colored oval faux stones

Also wearing a pair of my favorite hand crafted sterling silver bird earrings

Carrying a sweet little pale pink heart shaped handle bag

Buff color short western boots with stacked heels to finish the look

Blooming in the garden now,

A fragrant cluster of pink spring Hyacinth

As always, I hope you all have a good week!