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Tips and Tricks for Transitional Dressing

Not yet warm but not still freezing—dressing for the seasonal shift presents a challenge and an opportunity to weave in spring-esque pieces before you pack away all your winter jackets. When the weather app is acting mercurial, lean on one of these five layered looks.

GET IN LINES

Wide or narrow, preppy or Parisian: Stripes in all forms work regardless of season. A puffer jacket in neutral hues slots seamlessly over all manner of long-sleeve shirts—just add classic denim, boots, and a big-enough-for-everything bag. And a puff-sleeve cardigan plays nicely with crisp white trousers and a clutch that tucks under your arm.

KULE PUFFER, goop, $95; KULE TEE, goop, $398; G. LABEL KEITH STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS, goop, $295

KULE PUFFER, goop, $398; KULE TEE, goop, $95; G. LABEL KEITH STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS, goop, $295

G. LABEL SHAND HALF-ZIP STRIPED SWEATER, goop, $595

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A practical alternative to bulky outerwear, this diamond-quilted puffer keeps your core warm while giving your arms full range of motion. Slot it over a monochrome outfit, cinch the belt, and slip your feet into fashion-y hiking boots for a cool-girl-takes-the-countryside look.

GANNI VEST, goop, $345; KRYSTIAN LONG-SLEEVE HENLEY, goop, $275; AGOLDE JEANS, goop, $178; DIEMME BOOTS, goop, $497

THE A-TEAM

Ask goop’s creative and editorial director of fashion, Ali Pew, about her go-to transitional piece and she’ll tell you: A-line skirt, all the way. “I like to tuck in a turtleneck—both the Ganni and G. Label options happen to be zip-up, which is very cool—and throw a boxy jacket on top for a directional, fashion-forward approach to layering,” she says.

GANNI TOP, goop, $295; GANNI SKIRT, goop, $195; GANNI BOOTS, goop, $445

G. LABEL SHIELDS WORKWEAR JACKET, goop, $625; G. LABEL TERA ZIP-UP SWEATER, goop, $395; G. LABEL KIERRA PRINTED SKIRT, goop, $495; VEJA SNEAKERS, goop, $150

VICTORIA BECKHAM CARDIGAN, goop, $840; G. LABEL DEVEN LINK NECKLACE, goop, $2,500; NATALIE MARTIN DRESS, goop, $373

BLOOMING LARGE

You don’t have to wait till spring to move your florals up to the front of the closet. A pink lotus print is perfectly legit right now when paired with lug-sole boots (because it’s not pedicure season quite yet), a chunky cardigan (cinch the belt to nip in the waist), and complementary lip gloss (Westman Atelier FTW).

VICTORIA BECKHAM CARDIGAN, goop, $840; G. LABEL DEVEN LINK NECKLACE, goop, $2,500; NATALIE MARTIN DRESS, goop, $373

GOOD FOR HUE

After two years of around-the-clock wear, your sweats are probably looking a little sad. Replenish your loungewear stash with new color-happy options—we love pale pink with grounding black or olive green set against lemon yellow—and pick up a fresh pair of fuzzy Birks while you’re at it.

ALEX MILL PULLOVER, goop, $135; ALEX MILL PANTS, goop, $125; JW ANDERSON LOAFERS, goop, $595

LES TIEN HOODIE, goop, $275; LES TIEN SWEATPANTS, goop, $154; RE/DONE TANK, goop, $80; BIRKENSTOCK ARIZONA SHEARLING, goop, $160

LES TIEN HOODIE, goop, $275; LES TIEN SWEATPANTS, goop, $154; G. LABEL REYNOLDS SCOOP-NECK TANK, goop, $145; BIRKENSTOCK SANDALS, goop, $160

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