By Blake

You don’t need to start from scratch when the seasons get warmer! For spring I only make two significant changes to what I wear:

• Lighter fabrics— so no wool, flannel, tweed, etc.
• Lighter colors— (I’m in love with pastels just like every other student at UVA, sorry not sorry)

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I still wear jeans (vans and cuffed jeans= classic) and collared shirts in the summertime (usually not at the same time) depending on how hot it is.
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The weather in Virginia can be pretty temperamental (Buah hah!); 70 degrees one day and 50 the next. However, the outer layer goes away-sweaters, cardigans, and heavy jackets. To replace a big coat, I’m in love with the windbreakers/ parkas I’ve seen around for when it gets chilly.  

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Zanerobe Bay Short Sleeve Shirt, $99 at needsupply.com

Gitman Vintage Pinup Oxford Shirt (from meadowweb.com)

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In addition, I love incorporating a busy pattern into my spring outfit. Because it is often too hot to wear a sweater or cardigan, patterns can add another layer of complexity and flare. I’m talking polka dots (and top button swag), florals (“florals for spring…groundbreaking”), zig zags, pin-up girl patterns; go crazy. When done right, patterns show that you put some thought into your outfit.

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Timex weekender watches $35 at Amazon

I roll my sleeves up most of the time during the spring. Great opportunity to accessorize with some bracelets and a watch. You can find more affordable bracelets from ALDO or Etsy. 

Sperry Top-Sider Authentic Originals Mens Boat Shoes

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I also wear lighter colored shoes in lighter fabrics-usually low tops. So Sperry’s, Vans, etc. Happy spring dressing!

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Teresa is back with possibly my favorite fashion element of the year: elbow patches. The oatmeal colored sweater is just the midtone of several shades of brown, including the yellow pants as the lightest. This sepia color palette is a beautiful way to create a retro 70’s feel. 

Sweater: H&M
Watch: Lacoste, Men’s Montreal Brown Leather Strap
Pants: Levi’s
Shoes: Canvas Authentic Vans with DIY leather laces

More Teresa on Qwear: Suede Sneakers for a Tomboy, GQ Cover Material
Teresa’s Tumblr: teresabeans 

dowhattheytoldya-deactivated201 asked: okay so I really love the OBEY pants, but they are rather expensive. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for cool guys' punk/skate style pants and jeans at a broke girl's price?

How about Vans or Pacsun? Anyone else have suggestions?

An incredible artist named Alice wrote to me with an unusual and creative submission. I’m rather blown away. She made up some characters that she draws in actual clothes she’s been coveting/ checking out. One of her characters, named Ada, is into a lot of menswear and gender-nonconforming styles. She said she takes a lot of inspiration from Qwear for Ada’s outfits. I think this is such a beautiful way to explore fashion and gender without spending any money. Imagine if you could draw yourself in the clothes you wanted to wear, or if you could draw the haircut you’d be dreaming of before going for the plunge.

Sweater: pineBrook Vintage on Etsy
Shorts: Chance corduroy beach short
Sneakers: Vans Slip-On Lo Pro
Cap: Dodgers at shop.mlb.com

Tank: Hanes
Pants: MiH “Breathless” in Cement Velvet
Suspenders: Topman Grey Plain Braces
Shoes: Converse

Tee: VonlenskaVintage on Etsy
Jeans: MiH
Sneakers: Levi’s

Shirt: Equipment
Jeans: Romeo & Juliet
Blazer: Theory
Shoes: Converse

• Follow Alice’s Tumblr: Alicegotlucky 
• Follow Alice’s artist Wordpress for more fashion drawings: imaginaryfashionbloggers.wordpress.com

When I saw these two Australian cuties floating around the Tumblrverse, I had to find out what they were wearing. They mix vintage and dapper styles (elbow patches!!) with swaggerific snapbacks and T-shirts.

Someone recently wrote in asking about whether you can mix hats with button-ups. Well, here is your answer!

Lannah (blonde):
Hat: General Pants
Pants:Dottie
Shirt: From a little hippy market
Shoes: Vans

Aneta (Brunette):
Hat: Obey
Shirt: General Pants
Cardigan: General Pants
Pants: JayJays
Shoes: Vans

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Hannah, from Newark, DE wrote in, “I’m going to an outdoor carnival tonight! I wanted to wear something bright, fun, and just a little tacky. I paired this yellow and grey wide horizontal striped tank top with a pair of red, white, and blue plaid boxers and, to bring it together, my new favorite shoes. They were a gift from my best friend and I love them to pieces!” 

I love this outfit. It’s bold and cute and just the perfect amount of pattern mixing! So impressed! Go babyqueers! And I don’t think it’s too tacky to rock any day of the week.

Tank top: Forever 21 Men’s
Jeans: Aeropostale
Boxers: Boys’ Hanes
Hello Kitty Sneakers: Vans

Follow Hannah! divinethefuture.tumblr.com

Anonymous asked: hey i'm in the market for some tank tops. any recommendations?

The list has grown since I last posted about tanks:

Mens/boys: Aeropostale, American Apparel, American Eagle mens and boys, ASOS, Epic Threads boys’ (Macy’s), Hanes A-shirts (available at Target) in boys, H&M Boys, Obey, Old Navy Boys, PacSun, Vans

Womens: Gap, Old Navy, Modcloth

Any other recommendations?

It’s a typical school day for Alex, which means a Kate Moenning-esque pairing of a low cut olive green top, hoodie, and jean jacket, with a bright red pair of Vans.

Glasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Headphones: Urban Ears Bagis
Tank top: ASOS
Tunnels: Kaos Silicone Skin Eyelets
Hoodie: American Apparel
Denim jacket: Levi’s, second hand
Jeans: Cheap Monday, Weekday
Shoes: Vans authentic, Radical Sports
Backpack: Element Cowell

Follow Alex: notatallheinous.tumblr.com

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Brittany sports some vans for her champion skater style. That tank top looks like good addition to any boi’s summer wardrobe. The arm holes aren’t too big and it hangs right in the chest area and seems to hide boobs really well. See their current tank collection here.

• Hat: Vans
• Striped Tank Top: Vans
• Pants: Carbon

• Shirt: Zine Girls Striped Black & Grey V-Neck Tee Shirt
• Pants: Split the knee open skating, don’t remember
• Shoes: Vans

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