What to Wear to be Spring Chic in the Month of March

Are you staring into your closet and wondering what to wear in March 2020, dear reader? We’ve got ideas and style inspiration on what to wear in March 2020 for work, daytime adventures, chilling on the weekend, date night and spring break vacation. Spoiler alert: think muted metallics.

what to wear in March 2020

Just for fun, when we think about the perfect wardrobe for a new month, we like to dress in a color palette that channels the true essence of the month.

So what should we wear to channel the essential spirit of March?

Many people are likely to vote for green as the Official Color of March. And why not? Spring officially arrives in March. There are green shoots of grass poking through the ground. And usually some tiny green buds on the trees.

It’s also the month of St. Patrick’s Day – full of four-leaf clovers, Irish flags, rivers dyed green and green beer. That seems extremely persuasive in crowning green the victor here.

Upon further reflection, though, we think there’s more to March than green.

There’s slate gray, for one. We all know that March skies can bring rain, sleet, freezing rain, snow, or some combination of all of the above. We think a creamy ivory – like the color of a lamb’s fur – should be up for discussion. You could see many shades of brown as the essence of March: freshly tilled soil, bird’s nests, and mud puddles.

Even more than those, though, we have a great deal of conviction around the idea of gold in March. For starters, it is said that March comes in like a lion. Which got us thinking about the color of a lion’s fur.

Consider how many places you’ll find gold in nature in March. In California, you’ll find golden poppies in full bloom. In Europe, its golden sprays of mimosas. Both dawn and dusk can take on a shimmering golden glow.

So why not make your style direction this month a mash-up of all of these elements? Here are 5 ways to face the madness of March with a confident air. Whether its for work, daytime adventures, chilling on the weekend, date night or spring break, if you get stuck and need inspiration, just go with one of these ideas.

style inspiration for what to wear in the month of March

Your March color story can mirror the story of the coming of spring. Begin with icy grey, silver, charcoal and chocolate brown. Introduce some textured ivory or beige. And then add perhaps a bit of very pale yellow or buttercream. Or pop in vibrant green, red or purple. Complete the idea with the liberal use of softly shimmering metallics: copper, bronze and lots of gold.

That feels like a color palette for a month that should make you feel that you’re on your way. Filled with anticipation and a tiny spark of joy. A honey-colored month that could be really sweet.

1. what to wear in March 2020: golden hour

Muted metallics feel totally right to us right now. Here are some beautiful options to layer them into your wardrobe this month.

There are lovely silk and satin dresses from (16) Zimmerman ($590) and (12) Vince ($432). We love this season’s new metallic sweaters from Bella Freud in (4) solid ($520) or (1) stripes ($418). There’s a quiet shimmer to (13) Altuzarra’s metallic-thread roll-neck sweater ($595). And this (10) Missoni metallic knit cardigan ($945).  And we imagine having big fun wearing this (2) Dolce & Gabbana metallic brocade midi skirt ($1,745).

Accessories of brushed gold and white are another sophisticated way to incorporate this look. For example, these (9) Bottega Veneta suede pumps ($1,620); (15) Valentino’s Rockstud leather mules ($675); or these dance-all-night (5) Marco De Vincenzo ankle boots ($1,300).

The bag and jewelry options are practically limitless: from this (14) Rosantica Holli Fresia crystal-embellished bag ($770) to (3) Bottega Veneta’s gold The Sponge clutch bag ($5,580) and this (6) Valentino Garavani Spike It leather bag ($3,175). In addition to a bracelet, you could rock this (11) muted metallic Gucci G-Timeless watch ($913). 

2. what to wear in March 2020: stormy weather

Sometimes rather than fighting the weather, it’s better to embrace it and go all in. We love the idea of shades of grey paired with translucent accessories and a pop of purple.

A wrap knit dress from Diane von Furstenberg (5) ($398) or a Ganni denim mini (12) ($309). Or a sweeping maxi skirt from Brunello Cucinelli (2) ($1,645) or from Peter Do (11) ($1,350). Pleated wool wide-legged trousers from Michael Kors (13) ($990). Or a chic jumpsuit from Emilia Wickstead (3) ($1,435). Toss on this statement coat from Boon the Shop (9) ($5,332) to pull it all together.

Keep the grey going by accessorizing with a cool-girl BOYY wonton bag (6) ($1,010) or a refined Trunk shoulder bag from Marni (8) ($1,890). Or a furry one from Simonetta Ravizza (7) ($1,650).

We love these earrings from Rosantica (10) ($215), Givenchy aviator sunnies (14) ($415) and these snake-print boots from Cult Gaia (16) ($528). Or add a pop of purple with a bag from Off-White (15) ($1,340) or Bottega Veneta (1) ($1,390) or a killer pair of Louboutin heels (4) ($695).

3. what to wear in March 2020: the wearing of the green

It’s actually completely acceptable, and even chic, to go green this month – there are some stunning options out there. And you don’t even have to wait until the 17th to make this shade your own.

Some of our favorites? This (2) Joanna Ortiz maxi dress ($895). Balenciaga (3) blouse ($1,550) and (5) skirt ($1,750) and maybe the brand’s (10) knife-edged pumps ($950), too. We love the deep jewel tone of this (4) Givenchy blazer ($2,820), and the military green hue of these (12) Chloe sneakers ($525).

Green sunglasses (8) from Saint Laurent ($380) could be big fun. So could these (7) Isadora earrings from Peracas ($645) that reflect the foliage of the Boboli Gardens in Florence. Olympia Le-Tan’s (9) green Mona Lisa clutch ($1,090) is a sassy addition to a verdant ensemble. Or go dreamy with her (1) Monet Water Lilies clutch ($1,310). And we think (6) Regina Pyo’s chic handbag ($645) and (11) Chloe’s Aby shoulder bag ($2,290) are both the very essence of spring.

4. what to wear in March 2020: chocolate brown

If you want to make the connection to chocolate Easter eggs, go for it. Or maybe its a connection to the earth, and tilling the soil, and being grounded that makes brown appeal to you. We love it in all of its incarnations. Here’s how to work it into your look this month.

Ganni’s (2) chocolate brown leather mini-dress ($675) is a strong contender for “It” Dress of the season. Along with The Vampire’s Wife (3) Liberty print mini-dress ($693). We love (14) FENDI’s dark brown midi skirt ($1,100) and (8) the Row’s tailored blazer in deep chestnut ($3,690). (11) Bondi Born’s maillot ($275), (6) Chloe’s mules ($680) and this cardigan (5) from byTiMo ($345) are all yummy shades of chocolate.

Pair them with this (13) quiet earth-toned print top from Monse ($1,190). Or this (12) faux-fur leopard-print coat from Stand Studio ($498).

Keep the deep brown going with (10) FENDI sneakers ($790) and (7) sunglasses ($325), or (15) Sophie Monet’s signature ‘Saga’ earrings ($175), or a bag from (9) Cult Gaia ($300) or (4) Usisi ($575). Add a pop of orange with these (1) raffia and wood earrings from Oscar de la Renta ($390). Or some whimsy with (16) Olympia Le-Tan’s “crocodile letter” clutch ($995).

5. what to wear in March 2020: ray of light

The palest shades of yellow all the way through to bright sunshine hues are a perfect way to end our survey of the best looks for the month of March. Spring is calling – this is a great way to answer.

Yellow can be tough to wear, but some buttery tones work for just about everyone. Start with (1) Mara Hoffman’s organic cotton midi dress ($395) or this (14) Three Graces London’s mini ($385). Or a (8) Loewe cardigan ($1,800) with a floral pattern inspired by the tiles of 19th-century British artist William De Morgan. Hopeless romantics, we swooned for (3) this Aje dress printed with mimosas ($625). 

A happy yellow (2) Eres swimsuit ($340), a (9) sunhat from Avenue the Label ($165) or (10) Adriana Degreas shorts ($450) evoke lazy days poolside.

We love the idea of accessorizing with (12) Olympia Le-Tan’s ode to the sunny sunflowers of Vincent van Gogh ($1,330). Or this cheerful (5) Jacquemus raffia tote ($460). (13) Sophia Webster’s espadrilles ($395) or these (7) lemon-yellow Birkenstocks ($320) would be a perfect pop of color with a neutral outfit. Maybe in combination with these (11) Gucci socks ($155). Jacquemus’s (6) mismatched mimosa earrings ($282) are big fun. Or go with the “it” bag of the season from (4) Bottega Veneta in pale yellow ($2,480). 

how to dress this March

Those are our ideas for you on how to not just survive, but to thrive this month, led by a muted metallic color palette that feels like a promise. Whether for work, adventures in the city, chilling on the weekend, date night or spring break vacation, that’s what we’re planning to wear in March. Happy shopping – and have fun out there.

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