Why is dressing for early spring so hard?

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YOUR GUIDE: [Ingela Ratledge Amundson](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TgaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hdXRob3JzL2luZ2VsYS1yYXRsZWRnZS1hbXVuZHNvbi8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) As Wirecutter’s supervising editor of style coverage, I’ve been spending a lot of time lately contemplating the challenges of dressing for spring’s shoulder season. It’s that time of year when, depending on where you live, you might wake up to a balmy 64 degrees one morning and a squall the next. The constant back-and-forth is enough to give you wardrobe whiplash. I don’t know when we’ll get to tuck away our heavy sweaters and salt-stained boots—nature is the boss. But in the meantime, there are ways to buck up and prepare for sunnier sartorial moments ahead. Now is the perfect opportunity to take stock of your warm-weather inventory, identify potential holes in the line-up, and think about how to fill them. Start with your shoes: Unearth any pairs that were hastily put away last fall and see what kind of shape they’re in. White sneakers, in particular, often need a little extra love when they come out of hibernation. If you have any that could use a good cleaning, follow [our step-by-step advice](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLWNsZWFuLXdoaXRlLXNuZWFrZXJzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwMzE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExNzc0MiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjEwMTkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0Qgpl4rbi9mV3Nfq2Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) on how to bring leather, canvas, and knit shoes back to glory. Some pairs may be beyond salvaging (R.I.P.), and you might want to treat yourself to a replacement. [Our guide to the best white sneakers](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtd2hpdGUtc25lYWtlcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDAzMTcmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTE3NzQyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MTAxOSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmXituL2ZXc1-rZSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) has four tried-and-true recommendations—and we’re currently testing new candidates. We’ll be publishing our thoughts on those soon, which is certainly helping to put a spring in my step. [How to clean your white sneakers→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLWNsZWFuLXdoaXRlLXNuZWFrZXJzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwMzE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExNzc0MiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjEwMTkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0Qgpl4rbi9mV3Nfq2Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [More spring-style essentials](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9zdHlsZS8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [An assortment of sandals, in a wide variety of colors and styles, that we tested to find the best sandals.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TUaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc2FuZGFscy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [The best sandals](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TUaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc2FuZGFscy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) It’s (nearly) warm enough to [bust these out](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TUaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc2FuZGFscy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD). [Someone wearing a cashmere sweater.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2FzaG1lcmUtc3dlYXRlcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDAzMTcmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTE3NzQyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MTAxOSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmXituL2ZXc1-rZSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [Our favorite cashmere sweaters](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2FzaG1lcmUtc3dlYXRlcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDAzMTcmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTE3NzQyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MTAxOSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmXituL2ZXc1-rZSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [Our layering-friendly favorites](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2FzaG1lcmUtc3dlYXRlcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDAzMTcmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTE3NzQyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MTAxOSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmXituL2ZXc1-rZSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) are perfect for those in-between volatile spring days. [A man wearing a white T-shirt. ](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TjaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtd2hpdGUtdC1zaGlydHMtZm9yLW1lbi8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [The white T-shirts we love](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TjaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtd2hpdGUtdC1zaGlydHMtZm9yLW1lbi8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) If you need some crisp new tees, we have recommendations for both [men’s](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TjaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtd2hpdGUtdC1zaGlydHMtZm9yLW1lbi8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) and [women’s](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtd29tZW5zLXdoaXRlLXQtc2hpcnRzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwMzE3Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExNzc0MiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjEwMTkmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0Qgpl4rbi9mV3Nfq2Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) styles. [A selection of models tested for our review of the best cheap sunglasses.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2hlYXAtc3VuZ2xhc3Nlcy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [A cheap pair of sunnies](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2hlYXAtc3VuZ2xhc3Nlcy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) For days spent outside: [Our favorite affordable sunglasses](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2hlYXAtc3VuZ2xhc3Nlcy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDMxNyZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTc3NDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTYxMDE5JnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZeK24vZldzX6tlIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) include classic aviators, round frames, cat-eye shades, and a Wayfarer style. [Plus: When it’s showering more than it’s flowering ...](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZXZlcnlkYXktcmFpbi1qYWNrZXQvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDAzMTcmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTE3NzQyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MTAxOSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmXituL2ZXc1-rZSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [Three people wearing raincoats standing next to each other.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn2We2P0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZXZlcnlkYXktcmFpbi1qYWNrZXQvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDAzMTcmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTE3NzQyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2MTAxOSZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmXituL2ZXc1-rZSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) Photo: Marki Williams If you’re armed with the right outerwear, wet weather needn’t dampen your spring spirits. 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