Stripe Trench Coat Dress

A classic piece with a cool twist. Leave it to Zara to make this fun dress. Spring marks the beginning of dress wearing season as well as trench coat season. This is one of my favorites times of year to shop- everything starts feeling lighter and gets me so happy to see color back in stores again. Living in a cold city, I’m desperately waiting for warmer weather.

A must have piece for spring are trench coats. It's a classic staple that goes with everything (literally everything) plus it keeps you warm and dry. There are so many different kinds of trench coats out there these days but a classic khaki colored is still my favorite! However, a darker color like army green, navy, and even black are classic colors that will match every outfit. I also like printed trench coats because they give you a happy spring vibe to your look.

A couple of things to keep in mind when purchasing a trench coat are the following:

1. Make sure the fabric quality is good. You want to make sure they will actually repel water instead of soaking it in.
2. Purchase one that is either slightly heavier or one with layers. This will allow you to be able to wear lighter weight clothing underneath but still work as a jacket for warmth.
3. Pink out the correct length. My personal favorite are the ones on the longer side and hit right above the knee. As  a petite woman, make sure you don’t wear a trench coat that passes below the knee, otherwise it will make you look quite short. The trench coats that hit at the hits are also great options. It covers just enough leaving you room to show off your cute bottoms.
4. Hardware is key! Look to see how the zipper, buttons, and belt hardware looks in stores. You want to make sure you like the color and that it is not tarnishing too much.

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Thank you for reading!!

XOXO,

Krity

Photography by Ashley Gallerani

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Transitioning to Spring

As the weather slowly starts getting warmer, what to wear becomes such a difficult decision. I know I constantly struggle with this. How to layer and what outerwear to put on feels like I'm about to perform brain surgery. If I make the wrong decision, I'm screwed for the whole day.

One easy way to incorporate a 'spring' feeling is by introducing colored prints. During this transitional period, it is the perfect way to make winter looks feel fresh and new. The garment itself doesn't have to be a spring piece- the silhouette can still be fully covered and warm. For an example, this dress is long sleeved and has a turtleneck. Shop this exact midi printed jersey dress here. 

For an additional layer, bring the leather jacket back out. It's a great layering piece that never goes out of style. If you want to add some color to your wardrobe, try a fun colored jacket. It is a statement piece that I'm sure you'll get tons of compliments on. It looks good with all black too! 

To add even more interest, play with prints. Pull in a animal, stripe, checkered, or polka dot print. These prints are basic and match any color and other prints seamlessly. 

Until it's officially spring, I believe in wearing close toed shoes. Unless you live in a warm climate city (which I'm currently jealous of), I think this rule is key. For a transitional shoe I think ankle length booties, flats, pumps, and oxfords are great shoes. These keep the look grounded, feeling 'wintery' still. 

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Thank you for reading!!

XOXO,

Krity

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