How to prepare your closet for spring
As spring comes alive outside, it’s a good time to take that same energy inside and jazz up your wardrobe. If the fluctuating and sometimes unpredictable temperatures of spring have you a little confused about how to manage your wardrobe, you’re not alone.
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Spring is a swing season when it comes to weather, and while you may need a coat in the morning you could be overheated by the afternoon. The best way to adjust to springtime temperatures is to make sure you have the right clothes available in your wardrobe so you’re always comfortable and ready for chilly days and warm ones alike.
If your closet is still stocked for the winter, take a few minutes to make some simple changes so you can enjoy the warmer weather as much as possible.
Photo by Taylor Simpson
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Most of us check the weather every morning and use the forecasted high and low temperatures to decide what we should wear for the day. This generally works pretty well, but have you ever felt misled by the forecast? You choose an outfit, rush out the door and then spend the rest of the day too cold or too hot? This is because our bodies react to temperatures differently depending on the season. Our brains are naturally inclined to react to the temperature outside in different ways if it is spring, summer, winter or fall. This is because the brain works according to its own thermometer, constantly acclimating to conditions to help us survive. If the temperature is 65 degrees in the spring, your brain factors in that it’s spring and tells you that the weather is nice and comfortable — and, more importantly, likely to stay that way. But that same temperature in the fall may trigger your brain to factor in that summer is over and it’s time to throw on a jacket because winter is coming.
Age also plays a role in how we respond to the temperature outside. If you’ve ever noticed that older people tend to feel colder regardless of the temperature, there’s a good reason. As we grow older, we naturally lose fat beneath our skin. This challenges our ability to regulate temperature when it’s cold outside. People with medical conditions like diabetes are even more likely to feel colder, even if the temperature isn’t cold. If you’re always cold, check out these hacks to warm up.
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The best way to dress for the topsy-turvy temperatures of spring is to plan your outfits in layers. The layers closest to your body should be made of breathable, lightweight fabrics. The outer layers should be progressively heavier to help keep you warm. You probably also dress in layers during the frigid winter temperatures, so now is the time to swap out the bulky sweaters and winter overcoats in favor of hoodies, long-sleeve tees, and jackets. It’s also a good idea to make style a factor in your layering choices. Skip dark colors and heavy fabrics in favor of pastels and prints. As the temperature outside rises, peel away outer layers so that you feel comfortable. And if it starts to get colder, you’ll be ready.
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If cleaning your closet feels like a chore, just think about all of your favorite spring outfits waiting to be rediscovered and worn. It’s also a good time to prepare your winter clothes for storage so that they’re ready to go when you need them again. Remember to:
It may seem easier to pack your winter clothes just as they are, but it’s better to clean them first. Some of those winter clothes might be stained and those stains will become permanent if you let them sit for half a year.
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You can store your clothes in anything you want. But plastic containers are worth the small investment. They will secure your wardrobe from insects or creatures and also give you a peek into what’s inside so you won’t spend time hunting for the sweater you want or worse, forgetting some of your wardrobe entirely.
Mark your storage containers. You’ll be glad you did when the temperature outside switches to fall and it’s time to change your wardrobe yet again.
Photo by Lauren Fleischmann
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Organizing your wardrobe for the spring season is a small chore that will pay you back in comfort. As the temperature outside changes, you need to have the proper clothes available in your closet or drawers. By embracing layers and spring fashions, you will not only look your best, you’ll also feel great.
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How to prepare your closet for spring
By Staff, AccuWeather
As spring comes alive outside, it’s a good time to take that same energy inside and jazz up your wardrobe. If the fluctuating and sometimes unpredictable temperatures of spring have you a little confused about how to manage your wardrobe, you’re not alone.
Photo by Sarah Brown
Spring is a swing season when it comes to weather, and while you may need a coat in the morning you could be overheated by the afternoon. The best way to adjust to springtime temperatures is to make sure you have the right clothes available in your wardrobe so you’re always comfortable and ready for chilly days and warm ones alike.
If your closet is still stocked for the winter, take a few minutes to make some simple changes so you can enjoy the warmer weather as much as possible.
Photo by Taylor Simpson
The temperature outside versus how you feel
Most of us check the weather every morning and use the forecasted high and low temperatures to decide what we should wear for the day. This generally works pretty well, but have you ever felt misled by the forecast? You choose an outfit, rush out the door and then spend the rest of the day too cold or too hot? This is because our bodies react to temperatures differently depending on the season. Our brains are naturally inclined to react to the temperature outside in different ways if it is spring, summer, winter or fall. This is because the brain works according to its own thermometer, constantly acclimating to conditions to help us survive. If the temperature is 65 degrees in the spring, your brain factors in that it’s spring and tells you that the weather is nice and comfortable — and, more importantly, likely to stay that way. But that same temperature in the fall may trigger your brain to factor in that summer is over and it’s time to throw on a jacket because winter is coming.
Age also plays a role in how we respond to the temperature outside. If you’ve ever noticed that older people tend to feel colder regardless of the temperature, there’s a good reason. As we grow older, we naturally lose fat beneath our skin. This challenges our ability to regulate temperature when it’s cold outside. People with medical conditions like diabetes are even more likely to feel colder, even if the temperature isn’t cold. If you’re always cold, check out these hacks to warm up.
Photo by Colton Sturgeon
Related:
Layers are your friend
The best way to dress for the topsy-turvy temperatures of spring is to plan your outfits in layers. The layers closest to your body should be made of breathable, lightweight fabrics. The outer layers should be progressively heavier to help keep you warm. You probably also dress in layers during the frigid winter temperatures, so now is the time to swap out the bulky sweaters and winter overcoats in favor of hoodies, long-sleeve tees, and jackets. It’s also a good idea to make style a factor in your layering choices. Skip dark colors and heavy fabrics in favor of pastels and prints. As the temperature outside rises, peel away outer layers so that you feel comfortable. And if it starts to get colder, you’ll be ready.
Photo by Burgess Milner
When you are ready to switch out you winter clothes
If cleaning your closet feels like a chore, just think about all of your favorite spring outfits waiting to be rediscovered and worn. It’s also a good time to prepare your winter clothes for storage so that they’re ready to go when you need them again. Remember to:
1- Clean
It may seem easier to pack your winter clothes just as they are, but it’s better to clean them first. Some of those winter clothes might be stained and those stains will become permanent if you let them sit for half a year.
Photo by Florian Olivo
2- Pack
Photo by HiveBoxx
You can store your clothes in anything you want. But plastic containers are worth the small investment. They will secure your wardrobe from insects or creatures and also give you a peek into what’s inside so you won’t spend time hunting for the sweater you want or worse, forgetting some of your wardrobe entirely.
3- Label
Mark your storage containers. You’ll be glad you did when the temperature outside switches to fall and it’s time to change your wardrobe yet again.
Photo by Lauren Fleischmann
Organizing your wardrobe for the spring season is a small chore that will pay you back in comfort. As the temperature outside changes, you need to have the proper clothes available in your closet or drawers. By embracing layers and spring fashions, you will not only look your best, you’ll also feel great.
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