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Effortless Spring Style Boosts: Standard Body Shape

May 12, 2014 by Wendy Woods Leave a Comment

 summer style updates standard body shape

Here in Toronto the weather is finally starting to warm up, but I still can’t bring myself to toss Audrey’s snowsuit (it’s falling apart after a long, hard winter).

Meanwhile, when it comes to client wardrobes, I’m in full spring/summer mode.

I’m diving into closets, storing sweaters, pulling out tank tops and floral blouses; shopping for summer dresses and pretty sandals.

If you’re like me and still have winter clothes hanging around, these ideas might help you look at your closet with a new eye so summer weather doesn’t take you by surprise.

For women with a standard body shape, these three summer styles are especially great options. 

1. Chambray Shirt

chambray shirt outfit idea

A chambray shirt with white jeans, as pictured above, is nothing new, but the pairing has timeless elegance and looks completely effortless—you can’t go wrong.

… if you want to take the chambray shirt to a more trendy level, pair it with blue denim that is either a few shade lighter or darker than your shirt. (Yes, the “Canadian Tuxedo” is in style this season!)

… or you could tuck your chambray shirt into a pattern skirt for a fun and funky casual work look.

2. White Collared Shirt Dress

white shirt dress

A white collared shirt dress is so versatile it is the perfect piece to pack for summer vacations. However, here it’s styled with white and gold accessories, which make it a fresh work look for balmy summer days.

… the outfit above would also make a great day-to-evening look.  If you wanted to dress it up more, you could change into gold high-heeled sandals and fancy clutch.

…. or you could wear a shirt dress with patterned flats for an easy day look.

3. Slip-on Runners

slip on runner

Let’s face it, the fact that slip-on runners are in style is a blessing to anyone with young kids.  Throw them on with a pair of light-weight pants and a t-shirt and you’ll be ready to run after the kiddies—and look good doing it!

… or you could pair these runners with a sweatshirt material skirt and a jean jacket to do your errands.

… you could also wear them with a pair of ankle jeans and a loose sweater for a great transitional spring look.

This article is part of a spring style update series.  You can see spring and summer style ideas for other body shapes here: rectangle, inverted triangle,triangle, circle, and hourglass.

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Personal Style Coach Wendy Woods is fiercely committed to inspiring women to feel beautiful with incredible ease. A true expert in her field, Wendy is continuously called upon by worldwide media outlets including Vogue, BBC and Forbes. She is happiest working with beloved clients from around the world and sharing free style advice, which you can get your hands on by signing up below!

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