Outfit Ideas for March (With Nary a Puffer Coat In Sight)

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We are almost ready for spring and are eager to shed our heavy wool coats and embrace bright colors and floral prints, as well as any accessory other than a beanie or pair of knit mittens. These 31 stylish outfits are perfect for any day of the month, and there’s not one puffer jacket to be seen.

Select a coat with texture

Instead of settling for a series of solid-hued wool coats, you can try something different, such as a faux-leather croc-embossed. This pattern is as striking as a detailed one, but it’s much more versatile and easy to match with your existing clothes.

A bright and cozy scarf is a great choice

It’s okay to be worried that winter will never end. Wrapping yourself in a bright blanket scarf will give your outfit a spring-like feel and bring smiles to everyone who sees it.

A simple denim maxi is stylish

Instead of wearing the same jeans 400 times, try a maxi-length skirt made from denim. This wardrobe staple from the ’90s is on fire right now. It’s easy to keep the trend simple: opt for a slim-fitting turtleneck shirt, plain white kicks, and a sleek crossbody handbag.

Repurpose Your Jacket Belt

You don’t have to leave your coat belt out. To tie your look together, tie it around your waist.

You can also swap it out for a colorful knit

You can use your coat’s belt as a belt, but a colored cardigan or scarf will work better. A pop of color is more fun than coordinating black and khaki, and it also gives you an additional layering piece in case you feel cold mid-afternoon.

Elevate Your Cargo Pants

If you’re not yet a fan of the cargo pant, it might be time to get on board. You can make them look more casual by wearing them with a minimalist pair of cargo pants and preppy staples like a polo collar sweater or penny loafers.

Knit Skirts are a great option

A cozy sweater dress is a favorite, but what about a cozy knit maxi? These are just as comfortable but can be paired with many tops. We recommend sticking to slim-fitted or cropped jackets and tops to emphasize your waistline.

An All-Black Ensemble with Super Bright Hues can be balanced

It’s not always the best way to dress in the morning, but sometimes wearing black from head to toe is the most convenient. Just a few attention-grabbing colors, such as highlighter pink or electric blue, can transform a basic outfit into something truly amazing. It’s sure to make you smile every time you see your reflection.

Use a blanket scarf as a jacket

Oversized scarves are meant to keep you as warm as regular jackets, so treat them like one. For a dramatic draped effect, wrap your scarf around your shoulders and tie it around your waist. For extra warmth, pair your faux outerwear with leather pants.

Get a bomber jacket to replace your leather Moto

This year’s big fashion trend is Varsity and Bomber jackets, in leather and faux-leather versions. While classic black is timeless, we love neutrals such as dark green, chocolate brown, and tan. To avoid looking like an extra from Grease, you can wear any color with dressed-up basics.

Try Unexpected Color Combinations

It’s amazing that marigold yellow, navy, and Prince purple can look so well together. Mix and match solid-hued items in your closet to discover other combinations that you like. We suggest you start with ice blue, chartreuse, or creamsicle yellow and lavender.

Mix multiple black-and-white patterns

It is easiest to mix and match different patterns or prints by sticking with black-and-white designs. It doesn’t matter if they have different textures or scales, or include multiple patterns (e.g. florals, plaid, stripes, etc.). They can only have two colors.

Elevated basics will keep things simple

You can swap your puffer jacket for a long wool wrap, your winter boots to a pair of pointy-toe suede ankle-highs, and your sweatsuit for slim skinnies and a cashmere turtleneck. This simple combination is still very comfortable, but it looks and feels infinitely more stylish.

Layer your knits

To keep your arms warm, you can wear your sweater jacket over a blouse or button-up. This combination will make your look cozier and cottage-core.

Wear your Winter Whites with a Skirt

This cozy cream turtleneck deserves at most one more use. Instead of wearing it with jeans, pair it with a colorful skirt that you would normally wear in summer.