There is snow on the ground in many places, and you need to bundle up to go outside, but that hasn’t stopped Talbots from rolling out their early spring arrivals. What a breath of fresh air!

I popped into the dressing room to try on a few early spring outfits for women over 50 and found some great transitional pieces you can wear now and well into Spring. Take a look and tell me what you loved—or could’ve skipped.

Crewneck Tunic . White Jeggings  loafers*

Ribbed Tunic Sweater

Look familiar? Yes, this is the same tunic sweater I shared in my earlier post, but this time, instead of orange, it’s in this soft sky blue. It was so hard to decide between the two, and then there’s a beautiful ivory one too.

What I like about this tunic is threefold. First, it fits close to your body. It’s loose and comfy but not big and baggy. I also like that it’s not too long.

Many tunics land close to the middle of your thighs, which gives you a frumpy look. And the third reason is that it’s ribbed. A gorgeous color and some texture = chef’s kiss!

 

Red demim jacket.Twill Pants. avy embroidered top  . slingback shoes*

Red Denim Jacket

It’s back, too, and the reason is that it’s so darn versatile. In the last post, I wore it with jeans and a shirt. Here it is with this cute lace embellished top and my new favorite spring pants- these cropped cuffed Twill pants.

Casual, smart. I love this look and how the jacket adds an exciting pop of color and energy. Navy, red, and white is my favorite transition combo as I try to sneak into spring.

 

pink striped tee . Barely boot jeans

Pink Stripes

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we are starting to see all pink and red tops. This is nice if you are looking for something to celebrate the Day, and you wear it many times after too.

Those graduated pinks and reds create a pretty, modern ombre effect. It’s the perfect tee if you have a bit of a tummy since it has a relaxed fit and is a little longer than your average tee.

I’m wearing it with my favorite jeans lately – the barely boots jeans, ns which are a cross between a straight leg and a wide bootcut.

 

Ruffle popover. Twill cuffed pants. slingbacks*

Ruffle Popover shirt

Speaking of longer tops, this is another. It’s even more of a tunic style than the striped tee, with a fuller bottom and slits on the sides. I know a lot of you love a longer top because you feel self-conscious tucking it in, but if you ever feel like it, this top does work tucked in, too.

Check my other post to see how tucked it is into jeans. I was surprised by how good it looked, since most tunics are too wide, too long, or too bulky to tuck in.

The pants are the twill ones again, the ones I showed you with the red denim jacket (scroll up). The big cuff gives them a modern, chic look, and they come in tan, too. They’re very comfortable, and I like them so much I may order the tan tone too.

 

Utility Jacket. BonVoyage Tee. Trouser jeans. loafers*

Wide Leg Jeans

Here’s an outfit for my gals who like a relaxed beachy look. I thought this was really cute for holidays, with the Bon Voyage tee, light-wash denim finish, and laid-back fray at the hem. This is an adorable outfit, but you’ve got to feel it, and those pants didn’t quite feel like me.

I thought it might look better if I tucked in the tee, but I couldn’t get it to look right, at least not on me.

 

Bon Voyage Tee. Trouser Jeans. Loafers*

I do like the tea,e though. I’m not big on writing on my tops, but in the spring, summer, and vacation time, I think a little tee like this is fun. You can see I hiked up the top here a bit, and the pants are already looking better.

 

Hearts Tee. Slim Ankle Jeans

Is it Love?

Hearts for Valentine’s Day. Love them or leave them? If you like to dress festive on February 14th, this simple yet cute tee is a good choice. February 14th, lighten up your Day.

Striped Shirt. White Jeggings. Loafers*

Blue as the Day Striped Shirt

This shirt was like a magnet that drew me in. I’m not one for white shirts since they completely wash me out, but sky blue? stripes? Yes please. I love the crisp color and style of this all-purpose shirt. It’s long enough to wear out over slim jeans or to tuck into anything else. Pop the collar, flip the cuffs, and rock this shirt. So chic!

Red denim jacket. Barely Boot Jeans. scalloped striped top

All American Style

What’s more American than Red, white, and blue? This cute-looking combo is good for ny, ti, me spring and summer, but I can really see it for Memorial Day weekend and July 4th! I love having an outfit like this for July 4th/summer go-to.

That red denim jacket I have talked about so much is a knockout with your favorite jeans and a white tee or striped top.

Scallop-edged striped top .  Wide-leg trouser jeans

Stripes with a Sweet Twist

Just wanted to give you a closer look at this striped sweatshirt I paired with the red jacket above. I know there are a zillion tops out there like this, but this one is a little special. See the scalloped edging at the neckline. It adds stripes from sporty to more feminine, making this cute top feel even sweeter.

Crewneck Tunic  . Slim Ankle jeans

Transitional Tunic Sweater

Mix a cozy sweater with a bright color like this stunning orange, and you get the perfect thing to wear in the blah months of January and February. I love the gorgeous ribbed texture and chic side slits. It’s the ideal length for leggings or slim jeans. This one’s a keeper for me!

 

 

Twill Utility Jacket . Hooded rain cape (similar) . relaxed striped shirt. white jeggings . loafers*

New Nautical

I don’t know about you, but Spring is looking pretty ship shape to me… that is, I have seen so many nautical looks. This one is darling. I always love a cute spring jacket, and this Twill utility jacket has so much style. I love the cargo look, the high collar,r and that figure-flattering drawstring waist.

The shirt is fantastic. Yeah, I know it’s just a striped shirt, but it’s a really good one! The slightly relaxed fit, the stunning French blue color, and the way it looks so crisp and classic, yet fresh.

I bought both the jacket and shirt to go with these white jeggings, which I already own. I also tried them on with Talbots Barely Boot jeans and their slim ankle jeans, and they looked great, too.

 

 

Roll neck sweater. Slim ankle jeans with raw hem. loafers*

Roll Neck Sweater

I have a thing for rolled neck sweaters. Remember the blue cotton roll-neck sweater I bought at the end of last summer? Talbots has one now in a very similar color, which is a sister sweater to the gorgeous cream-and-tan one I’m wearing here. Again, we’re looking at a great “bridge piece” as I like to call it. I’m talking about tops that work for now and into Spring, even very early summer.

This lovely sweater, with drop shoulders and a soft, rolled collar, has a great shape. It has that casual, relaxed vibe but isn’t sloppy, and goes well with any pair of jeans, including these new raw-hem slim ankle ones I just picked up. You know, I’m not a big raw-hem gal, but these were so subtle I found them kind of cute for a spring weekend.

 

Red denim jacket. Ruffle Popover. Barely boot jeans. loafers*

Red Denim Jacket

Every year, Talbots puts out at least one fabulous colored denim jacket, and this year (right in time for Valentine’s Day), it’s bright red. LOVE IT!

It’s a great option for transitional winter to spring outfits because it layers easily and elevates any casual outfit.

I’m wearing it here with this blue and white spring ruffle popover shirt and my favoritebarelyy boot jeans, which are a cross between a straight leg and bootcut. Basically, it’sa not-so-wide bootcut, and it is one of the best cuts I have found to flatter your figure and go with so many outfits.

 

Ruffle Popover. Barely boot jeans, loafers*

Ruffle Neck Popover Shirt

I thought I’d give you a closer look at this shirt since you can barely see it in the last photo. I love the navy/French blue mix, and the pattern is cute too.

By popover, this shirt slips over your head. It’s similar to a purple shirt I wore in the fall with the understated ruffle at the neckline. However, this one is longer and more tunic-style.

You’d never know it, though, because it also looks good tucked in. Don’t you love that? It’s great when you can get two completely different looks from one shirt. Click the link to see the tunic version of this look.

 

 

Ponte Zip Shoulder. Ponte Leggings . loafers*

Ponte Zip Top and Leggings

Everywhere I look, people are wearing loungewear sets at home and casually while traveling. I get it because they’re comfy, have a modern, sleek look, and are easy to throw on and look totally put together. This is definitely one of my favorites this year.

I love this space-age mock neck tunic style with the big gold zipper at the shoulder. The brown is rich and elegant, and as a set, it’s very figure-flattering. If you see me getting on a plane anytime soon, this is what I’ll be wearing. It’s the perfect travel look.

 

Straight Ankle Twill Pants. Embroidered Drop Shoulder Top. black slingbacks* similar)

The Best Twill Pants for Spring

We all love jeans, and cargo pants are good too, but what other kinds of casual but smart-looking pants can you wear? Talbots has come out with these really great straight-ankle twill pants with a big, wide cuff. I wasn’t sure, cropped, big cuff, but I tried them on and fell in love.

They’re super comfy -soft, fitted but not tight, and that seam down the front makes you look tall and slim. (I’ll always take a couple more inches!)

The top I’m wearing is really fresh. Navy is always my go-to color this time of year. It’s so much fresher and livelier than dreary winter black, which can really make you feel down when you wear it all fall.

I love the pretty lace on this too, which adds some nice texture. It’s nice on its own, but I noticed it is styled with a shirt under it online, and I really like that look too!

Over to You!

So do you think? Are you ready to start making room in your closet for some cute early-spring items? I’m there, especially for their sale: 25% off new classics and 50% off + an extra 25% off markdowns.

If you want to see more Talbots early spring pieces I tried on, I’ve shared additional looks in this follow-up post.

 

So there you go! …some early spring arrivals to ponder. You can check out more here.  I bought several of these cute things and will be mixing and matching them for you even more in the coming weeks. So stay tuned!