Your Closet Called, It Wants Warmer Weather

There’s a very specific kind of delusion that sets in at the end of winter.

Heavy knits give way to lighter layers. Iced beverages are ordered with newfound conviction. Ankles reappear.

One mild afternoon and suddenly it’s spring, despite evidence to the contrary.

Hi, it me.

Below, six outfits—and personalities—for the season in-between. For when it’s not quite spring, but you’ve decided it is.

Is currently (re)watching Love Story and keeps a copy of Once Upon a Time on her nightstand — for research, obviously. Has a never-ending collection of headbands and oval sunglasses and considers leopard print a neutral. Considers leopard print a neutral. Swears by Róz for the perfect air dry.

Treats layering like competitive sport. Switches to iced lattes the second temps hit 60°, but refuses to pack away her knits until it’s 80°. Has a trench rotation and a leather jacket hierarchy. Lives for the day when she can wear a knit and flip flops.

Was carrying multiple bags before the runway declared it chic. Believes leather outerwear is the great equalizer — coffee to cocktails in one zip. Keeps a “just in case” pair of shoes in her tote and has perfected the five-minute bathroom refresh.

Rain or shine, she she’ll take the table outside. A coffee (or wine) date alfresco is her love language. Keeps sunscreen and sunglasses in her bag at all times. Has mastered the art of dressing for 50° mornings and 72° afternoons. Maintains a running list of the best terraces in the city and judges a restaurant primarily by its chairs.

Must get to her morning pilates class in otherwise she feels “off” the rest of the day. Is a pro at styling leggings beyond the reformer. Has strong opinions on magnesium and even stronger opinions on posture. Carries grippy socks, at least one scent of Salt and Stone deodorant and Typology lip balm in her bag at all times.

Is counting down the days for local asparagus and rhubarb to hit her local farmers market. Curates her raised beds with the same restraint she applies to her wardrobe. Gardens in loafers. Makes pesto from scratch and insists it tastes different in April. Considers “market totes” a core category of her handbag collection.

Speaking of transitional weather.