Friends, fashion-lovers, lend me your earmuffs. You don’t need them anymore anyway, because spring break is coming up fast. I might actually need earmuffs, as I’m traveling to the Swiss Alps this break, but I’m going to focus on the sunny, warm side of spring fashion,for your sake. So, as many of you head for the gulf in a little over a week, or even if you’re just staying to hang out on the Quad, here are a few fashion essentials for this spring.
1. Sunglasses. Whether you’re male or female, I cannot stress enough how much everyone needs a good pair of shades. I love my Maui Jims more than half the shoes in my closet—and that’s a lot. Sunglass Hut has got you covered with top brands like Oakley, Maui Jim and Ray Ban, but of course there are less expensive alternatives. Target, Banana Republic and Pac-Sun all have some stylish designs, most of them under $20.
2. A sun dress. Ladies—or gentlemen, if you’re into that sort of thing—can we talk about the amazing sun dress? They’re cute, comfortable and practical for everyday wear, even if you’re just going to class or the grocery store. This spring break, you’re going to want something versatile. Wear a sun dress as a beach cover-up, a cute lunch outfit or pair it with some heels and voila! It’s great for evening as well. Dress it down with flip flops and a jean jacket for the chilly breeze. Really, you can do anything with this, and you can find a variety of designs almost anywhere. Charlotte Russe and American Eagle always tend to have nice pieces at reasonable prices.
3. Retro Sneakers. Remember the white Keds you had when you were eight that never seemed to stay white? That’s right. They’re back, in a big way, it seems. Converse, Vans and all manner of designers have been coming out with the ankle-baring sneaks in just about every color you can imagine. Even TOMS is making shoes with laces these days. These will look great for guys and girls. Pair them with some shorts and a tee or even that sun dress we were talking about, or go a little more retro with skinny jeans or capris and a button-up. They’re comfortable, classic and will not disappoint you.
4. Hats. Especially if you’re heading south for the break, you’re going to want to protect your face from the sun. What better way than some headgear? And I don’t mean orthodontics. Sun hats aren’t just for old British ladies at tea parties anymore. You can find very pretty, elegant styles at Belk or Dillard’s. Guys, we know you love your baseball caps and visors, and they’re great for getting the job done. If you want to branch out a bit, though, why not channel your inner Jason Mraz with a fedora? It might even look good with those sneakers.
Whatever your plans for spring break, there’s no denying it’s heating up here in the Tideland, and we’re all eager to break out the shorts and tank tops. So keep these stylish and comfortable pieces in mind while you’re browsing for your spring wardrobe.
