Spring Uniforms
[ 12 May 2008 ]
Sometimes when the weather heats up, I get overwhelmed with the contents of my closet (or suitcase!). When that happens, it can help to come up with a few outfits that I can adapt a little bit as necessary, but that basically serve one purpose. I call them “Spring Uniforms” — ensembles that are easy to put together & comfortable to wear, & get me over that initial hump of warm weather mania!
Here are some fabulous imaginary Spring Uniforms, thanks to Polyvore.
Shopping Uniform
When it comes to doing a big shop for the new season, the less clothing you wear the better. All the better to slip in & out of, my dear! One simple accessory (the bangle), versatile shoes, a non-burdensome handbag & a pair of sunglasses have you totally sorted.
Picnic Uniform
While white might be a little inappropriate for a grass-related event, as long as you have a picnic blanket, you should be okay! Cobalt blue accessories & a fringed bag make for exciting accoutrements, & an apple & a stack of books mean you don’t need anyone else in order to have a great time!
Gallery Uniform
I always want to go to hundreds of galleries & openings in Spring. This is my ideal outfit for schlepping my ways around the halls of hallowed museums & galleries. High heels, a flared skirt, a colourful t-shirt & some sparkly accessories. It shows that you have style while at the same time not taking yourself too seriously. Woohoo!
Charm Uniform
To me, New York City is about making new friends & lots of connections. (It’s been a lot of fun so far!) This is a super outfit for going into cafes, meeting people for lunch & charming the pants off anyone who takes your fancy! Flat sandals are conducive to walking, sunglasses prevent you from squinting into the sun, & chunky bangles make sweet clinking noises when you write down your phone number with a flourish!
Do you ever devise uniforms for the seasons? If so, what do they look like?
Super-love & cupcakes,
Gala 
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EEEEK! That last outfit is so gorgeous! Damn winter, I wish it was Spring NOW!
Totally in love with that last Tote!!
I really like the shopping uniform!!
Oooo! I especially love the shopping and gallery uniforms! My spring uniforms usually consist of skirts, bare feet and a messy bun. Actually, that’s my uniform all year round! The more I look at it, the more I want that black maxi.. hmm.
My favorite is the charm uniform. You’re so good at putting things together!
My own personal uniform for winter is tights and slouchy boots worn with everything— skirts, dresses, pants, even shorts work with tights!Lately my uniform has been a mix of either jersey dresses in various cuts/colors/patterns, or skirts with tshirts. Or jeans, of course, which are a year round uniform.
This summer though, I get to do a real life work uniform! Well, not a uniform uniform, but I have an internship in an office. That’ll be a change from my usual summer uniform of working at summer camp in shorts and a bikini.
I LOVE that white dress.
Too bad it’s upwards of eight hundred dollars.
Recession, anyone?
when the seasons are mixing i love wearing cute girly tees with knee length skirts :)
normally ill wear a long sleeved top underneath the tee, and carry stockings in my bag (should the weather get a bit chillier) and then i can remove the undershirt, put on the stockings etc to keep comfy!!
...and of course adding cute accessories including a bow clip in my hair and an awesome tote tops it off!
Hello gorgeous! I love the multicoloured ring so much! For shopping, I like to wear a top & skirt/pants instead of a dress, so when I’m trying on a top/bottom there’s not the awkward lack of coverage on my nether/chestal parts.
Oooh, I really like the last outfit. Pretty purples and turquoise!
ooh-er. i particularly want the gallery outfit. if i saw someone wearing that in a gallery (or in my gallery, lest i should ever own one) i would run up and give them a big hug and listen to their bracelets make music when they moved.
yum.
p.s. i need to stop visiting iCing! i have a terrible tendency to purchase shiny dresses after looking at your site, Gala! (of course, it’s all your fault, none of it is on me :P)
Spring looks so appealing now,I want the picnic outfit everything about it is perfect,guess I’ll have to wait another few months until the cold subsides.
I always devise outfits not for specific seasons but what should and shouldn’t go together.It’s kinda bad cause I leave things out so they never get worn.
Im FLIPPING out over that white dress and frantically making plans over how I could remotely recreate it VIA my sewing machine….
Ugh! I am in love with that Topshop skirt from the charm collection, even before you posted it on your site… but I can’t justify the expense at all! Arrgh.
OK, after reading the comments I have had a closer look at the white dress, and WOW! The stripes, the pointy bodice, the overskirt – all good!
Love the picnic outfit, and especially the gallery outfit! Gets me in the mood to shop. :)
hahah i love the ‘my other bags are prada’ bag… very cool.
the charm uniform is a masterpiece!
and oh man the things i wouldn’t do for that vivienne westwood dress…there aren’t very many of them.
I am in love with that colourful skull t shirt, that is gorgeous, I love the combination with the coloured bracelets to, that is perfect :)
I love the last outfit!especially the skirt…actually I just bought a pair of flat sandals which I can’t wait to wear!+ the idea of having ‘uniforms’ is really smart, the problem with me is that I end up always falling back to really simple (i.e. dull) combinations:( another bad habit to break!
also in love with the alexander mcqueen tee. MAGNIFIQUE! ♥. however – priceorama! still, loves it. and will consider purchasing if funding eventually allows x
I love the last outfit, those sunglasses are amazing!
If I was a little older and lived in New York I’d wear that outfit to death.You’ve got me craving gladiator sandals even more!
Up until this year I used to hate dressing for summer now I love it.
I spend afternoons relaxing in my garden in hotpants and a rock tee and weekends in colourful sunglasses and either a bright top and ra ra skirt or a dress. I’ve suddenly got obsessed with dresses and bought a load.
I’m craving a picnic now! I’ve already asked my friends if we can skip to a park somewhere and drink tea from proper cups and saucers, they think I’m insane
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=15…
This is pretty much what I’m wearing everyday right now. The weather is amazing here.
I love the colors you’ve chosen! Gorgeous! But personally, I think your best spring accessory as of late was a brilliant green butterfly ; )
Here’s mine!
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=15…
Although given the amazing weather here in Britain I think I can just about now call this my summer uniform :)
I’m all about dresses in spring/summer. So easy and versatile particularly as it’s revision time for me so as the work load increases the time I can put into my outfit decreases! Somehow dresses always look put together and polished to me, without the usual effort!
I love that charm outfit though, gorgeous!
God I love the gallery outfit and my usual style is so different!
omg i am in love with the sunday dress by Vivienne Westwood….i was lusting over it about a month ago as a possible to wear for my Bridesmaids dress…..arrkkk it’s lovely _
This is my ideal outfit for lounging out on my favorite Lake Michigan beach.
* www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=15… *
That charm outfit is simply adorable. That skirt is just fabulous.
:)
Rae rae
My winter uniforms (seeing as I’m stuck here in good old New Zealand where it keeps on getting colder.)
Going to Work: www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=15… this is what I normally wear for going to work. It’s warm. It’s cozy.
Hanging out at home: www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=15…
and that’s about it really. I need some more ideas.
This post came just in time! Last night I was agonizing over what to wear today, which happens to be the first day of the summer semester at my uni.
The gallery outfit was so inspiring and helped me loads in figuring out an outfit today.
On a side note, I really really need to go out and get some colorful bangles. I love the ones you picked for the gallery outfit.
Thanks, Gala!
Love the categories! Definitely shows your personality and what you enjoy doing. I think in terms of lifestyle, season, and event as well. Accessories and shoes are my favorite to work into outfits!
This was just too cute! Every outfit’s caption made me literally smile. You’re amazing Gala
I love the last outfit, that is the one that appeals the most! Alas, it is rather wintery and cold in NZ… So I’ll be wearing lots more clothes to keep me warm!!
Well, considering it’s finals week here in cloudy Binghamton, I’ve mostly been wearing sweaters and either flowing skirts, or my completely trashed jeans.
However, going home on Thursday means I transition into either work uniform, or completely grubby clothes for playing with paints in the garage- yay-yay!
I’m not usually so grungey, + I will absatively dress up all the time… when I’m not so pressed for time.
i wish the amazing things werent $128974823074…
:(
I’m severely close to punching myself in the boobs because they are RUINING MY LIFE!
And any potential outfit I may like.
Those outfits are so amazing. If I had my way, my spring uniform would look a lot like this:
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=15…
but with my budget & shopping location options, it’s more like a cheaper version of this:
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=15…
WOW! those are gorgeous.
I haven’t been on iCiNG for ages so forgive me if this is silly, but who won the polyvore contest? I would LOVE to see the winning entries!
in winter I tend to bring as much colour as possible into my outfits, the city is usually a huge sea of black & grey & to be honest it gets terribly boring. My winter essential piece is my bright red coat, usually with my red scarf but I am thinking about updating that.
I also have ordered a kid’s Froggie umbrella off the net. Awesome! It’s taking ages to arrive from Canada though, and I saw the same one in Richmond store about a week later!
my summer uniform (since I don’t usually have a set one in spring- sometimes I’m in cute skirts, sometimes I’m in hoodies and jeans. Still kinda cold here)
www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=15…
well, it’s the closest I could get, hehe!
my dress actually has a ruched elastic waist (and I have the same style in pink and a similar one in a pretty brown, yellow and orange pattern) and my hat has a black ribbon on it, my jacket has a bunch of buckles everywhere, my purse has brassy-gold edging and my jewelery is prettier. My favorite necklace at the moment is an antique brass heart necklace
I know this was written a long time ago but here it is: silkandleather.blogspot.com/20…
My fantasy uniform would be a whole bunch of cinch-waist dresses in every colour. Or, rather, in black, two shades of blue, pale violet, pink, deep green and red, all with similar volumized skirts and fairly low necklines. These would be made of cotton (or some other high-quality, easily washable material), all probably sleeveless. Naturally you can see I love the picnic ensemble!
I would wear these dresses with one of my many hats, a black or neutral-coloured handbag and a pair of shoes that went with the whole ensemble. Sighhhh.