The much-anticipated season of spring will be upon us in just a few weeks. We all know what that means: sunny weather, afternoons outside and longer days. But for many of us, it also means swapping out our heavy winter colors for bright pastels.

If you are someone whose closet is full of neutrals, having 50 shades of pink, mint and other spring colors might not sound very appealing. Seeing a bright yellow sundress may bring back memories from the Easter dress your mother made you wear. At least it does for me.

If neutrals and dark colors are your thing, do not let the new spring lines bully you into buying a pair of vibrant jeans you will never wear. I believe that for every brightly colored garment, there is a neutral option to match.

While stores such as Gap and Old Navy love to throw loud yellows and reds in their spring lines, they also have garments for those of us who just do not feel right in such palettes. If you are like me and love dresses, you can look at stores such as H&M and Forever 21. They always have plenty of black and white dresses to choose from. Try pairing a black and white dress with a black cardigan from the fall season. Since spring is cool first, try adding a pair of combat boots with the dress for an edgy, masculine touch.

There are also plenty of neutral-colored spring tops available. If you like a more feminine look, find an off-white lacy blouse or peasant top. Pair it with a pair of light-wash jeans and wedges.

And even though I love neutrals and gravitate towards anything black, I believe in throwing in a pop of color. If you want to ease into wearing more color, try a powder pink or pale yellow blouse. That way, you have some color but are not overwhelmed.

Be a little daring and try to throw in a bright color every once in a while. Add an accessory, such as a scarf or statement necklace. These are perfect additions if you want to work a little bit of color into your outfit. When I wear all black or white, I like to throw on an infinity scarf in a green or light pink color. It instantly keeps my outfit from looking drab.

This spring, do not feel overwhelmed by the instant blow up of bright reds, pinks and oranges. Look around town and you will find plenty of neutral colored tops and dresses that will be just as perfect for the season. But if you want to shake things up and add some color, just ease into it with muted and pale spring colors. Trust me, it is hard for me, too, but you may be surprised by how you like the change. Just take one (colorful) step at a time.