Your April Showers Outfit

The promise of warm weather on the horizon has us impatiently counting the days to be able to wear our spring trend buys. But spring is not without it difficulties when it comes to planning your outfit for the day. If you are like me, you have already been caught leaving work in a skirt in a down pour with the morning gave prelude of a perfect spring day. instead of being stuck in the winter wear for another month, here are a few ways to work them in during the unstable weather months.

Peace in your spring buys with your winter wear. A bright purse will add instant cheer to your outfit.

Melie Bianco Charlotte Bag in Salmon, Juicy Couture Canvas Floral XL Daydreamer in Regal Multi, Ted Baker Bow Ikon Bag in Turquoise

Always bring a light jacket or cardigan! They're easily able to fit in a large purse. And it's better to have a little room taken up in your bag than to be stuck in the cold without a cover-up.

Tulle Safari Jacket in Khaki, Splendid Long Sleeve Pocket Cardigan in Military, Michael Starsw 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan in Heather

The only thing bad about the wide leg trend, is getting caught in the rain. If their is even a slight chance of rain chose the cropped trend to avoid drenched legs.

J Brand Inez Slim Fit Chino in Vintage Fawn, Juicy Couture Troupe Wool Pant in Castle Grey, Hudson Dundee Cargo in Wheat

Don't end up ruining your new footwear dashing through puddles. Opt for close toed booties, flats, or rubber heals!

Apepazza Strsburgo Heeled Boot in Black, Melissa Patchuli Wedge in Brown, Nicole Eager Oxford in Black

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How to Wear Cropped Bottoms

Cropped bottoms are a growing style trend and have been all over the spring runways. The tapered trousers and a straight cargo are very in right now and feel fresh and new. Unfortunately, this trend can look unfaltering and dated if not done right.

Hudson Relaxed Straight Jean in Military

Leggy women can pull off the tapered cut, but should insure that that the crop hits low on the calf and slightly above the ankle. This will keep the look like purposeful and not like you have grown out of your pants.

7 For All Mankind Adara Night Crop Flare in Adar Night

Those with shorter legs or who are pear shaped are best suited with a straight cut or wide leg style. This will elongated and slim the leg. A nude heal will also help in this department!

Juicy Couture Carmella Ankle Jean in Black

If you have heavy calves, you can still work this trend. Just insure the crop hits at the smallest part of your calf as this is where the visual focal point will be. The smallest part of the leg will tend to be right above your ankle.

Hudson Bacara Crop Straight Jean Stockport

Alternatively, if you have thin calves a close fit cut is better suited for you making your legs look proportionate and shapely. A wide cut will only make you leg look scrawny.

If you're wondering what to wear with this cropped style, a flowing top is very of the moment. Chose a peasant top, loose tee, or ruffles. A jacket or blazer can be worn over the top and will perfectly nip in the waist.

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