It can be tough trying to honor God in everything you do, especially in what you wear. First Peter 3:3,4 (NIV) says “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”

It’s important to dress modestly and let your true beauty be on the inside. However, you still have to wear clothes. And though you may be trying to be “in and not of” the world, you still have to shop at the world’s stores. On What-to-Wear Wednesdays, we’ll try to offer some helpful hints for how to take the latest trends and make them work for you in a modest and individualized way.

This Wednesday, we’re going to tackle the timeless question: “What do I wear when it’s still winter but I want to dress like it’s spring?”

• Wear layers. Not only will it help keep you warm, but you can also shed a few layers in case it warms up quickly. Something like a light  jacket over a cute T-shirt or hoodie and some cute accessories works well this time of year.
• Cardigans, cardigans, cardigans! The best solution I have for sneaking a few of those summery tops in before the thermometer hits 75 degrees is to wear a cardigan. I’m a big fan of the cardigan all year long, but here are a few of my favorite cardigans for spring.
• Think long-term. Invest in things that you can wear now, but also through the spring and early summer. Something like this 3/4-sleeve top or this lightweight sweater would work well.
• Go floral. Not only is floral a huge trend for this spring, but it’ll also help you dress a little more like you’re feeling. If you’re not a big girly-girl, try something like this. But, if you’re into floral, it’s everywhere this season, so enjoy it.

Hopefully that will give you some good ideas for how to transition between winter and spring without feeling like you have to keep wearing your wool sweaters and heavy coat. If you’re wondering what to wear for any other occasions, leave a comment or e-mail your question to tgm@ag.org.