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With the promise of spring temperatures comes the desire to shed winter coats—and wardrobes—but transitional temps are fickle. Here’s how to team your fave winter pieces with spring must-haves for a luxe look for less.

PRODUCER & STYLING JULIA MCEWEN PHOTOGRAPHY GENEVIÈVE CARON HAIR & MAKEUP ANIYA NANDY/MOROCCANOIL/NARS/PLUTINO GROUP

OUTFIT TOTAL $160 Stumped as to how to wear a puffer jacket without looking hefty? Choose a lightweight style with a diamond pattern; this kind of cross-stitching takes down much of the bulk.

TNA puffer JACKET, $85, aritzia.com. DRESS, $75, gapcanada.ca. EARRINGS, ilovebiko.com. BAG, bananarepublic.ca.

TRENCH COAT, $100, lechateau.com. TURTLENECK, $135, cosstores.com. PANTS, $70, hm.com/ca. GLASSES, bonlook.com. EARRINGS, banana republic.ca. SCARF, oldnavy.ca. SHOES, ninewest.ca.

steal $70

return of the mac

OUTFIT TOTAL $305 There’s nothing more satisfying than ditching your winter coat for a fresh spring one. Enter the trench, the official topper for transitional seasons. whiteout

OUTFIT TOTAL $308 (Opposite page) Practical it’s not, but the layering of eggshell, parchment and cream looks so appealing.

FASHION NOTE

White buttondowns not your jam? Try a fitted sweater or turtleneck.

steal $35

CAMISOLE, $95, bananarepublic.ca. TURTLENECK, $35, and EARRINGS, hm.com/ca. CULOTTES, $178, frenchconnection.com. RING, carolineneron.com. SHOES, geox.com.

COAT, $100, hm.com/ca. SWEATER DRESS, $138, frenchconnection.com. PANTS, $70, gapcanada.ca. EARRINGS, anntaylor.com. BAG, lechateau.com.

steal $100

OUTFIT TOTAL $308 (Opposite page) Skip the traditional blazer length and don a lightweight coat that works just as well inside as it does outside. carpe denim

OUTFIT TOTAL $144 Come spring, make the swap to a lighter wash of denim. Pair the jeans with a feminine flouncy-sleeved top to accentuate the wash.

FASHION NOTE

Creating rhythm in an outfit results in cohesion. Our model demonstrates this esthetic with fluid shapes on her earrings, sleeves and bag.

steal $55

TOP, $89, shop.guess.ca. JEANS, $55, reitmans.com. EARRINGS, ilovebiko.com. BAG, frenchconnection.com. SHOES, callitspring.com.

JACKET, $50, oldnavy.ca. TOP, $15, hm.com/ca. JEANS, $117, and BELT, bananarepublic.ca. TUQUE, winners.ca. SNEAKERS, sorelfootwear.ca.

steal $50

JACKET, $70, oldnavy.ca. SWEATER, $29, joefresh.com. SKIRT, $50, uniqlo.ca. EARRINGS and SHOES, bananarepublic.ca. BACKPACK, frenchconnection.com.

steal $50

FASHION NOTE

The easiest way to shift your wardrobe mindset to spring is by means of colour.

modern military

OUTFIT TOTAL $182 (Opposite page) Military jackets—a perennial fave—provide structure to any outfit while appearing cool in that not-trying-sohard kind of way. pastel power

OUTFIT TOTAL $149 Powder pink and lilac provide a pretty counterpoint to drab hues. Pair an oversize sweater with a pleated skirt and moto jacket.

motivation of the month LIGHTS OUT

On March 24, millions of people worldwide—as well as major landmarks (the Eiffel Tower and the Kremlin have participated in the past)—will turn off their lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. to honour Earth Hour. Join this chorus call for climate change action and make a candlelit night of it with wine, charcuterie, board games and laughs. It’s the perfect reminder that back-to-basics tech-free time with family and friends is often the best and brightest of all.