This first outfit combines opposing styles: formalwear and streetwear. Juxtaposing high and low can enhance the overall look by defamiliarizing each style in their interaction with the other. In this way, the formal tailored trousers on the bottom balance well with the more casual brown puffer jacket on top, and the soft turtleneck is framed by the white sneakers and green baseball cap. This outfit is for the colder days in spring.

• Shoes: Adidas Stan Smiths
• Pants: Olive Clothing
• Turtleneck: Zara FW 2020
• Puffer: H&M
• Hat: custom

This next outfit is for cold and sunny days — the ones that make you think warmer weather is just around the corner. The eyes are drawn immediately to the wide-fit, cream pants: these enlarge the body’s silhouette, providing a boxy bottom for the other pieces to work around. On top, the brown turtleneck and flannel enhance this oversized silhouette, and on bottom the sneakers provide a pop of color. The black beanie and brown socks tie everything together.

• Shoes: Puma
• Socks: Uniqlo
• Pants: Olive Clothing
• Turtleneck: Asos
• Flannel overshirt: Handed-down
• Hat: custom

Moving into the warmer parts of spring, this third outfit is perfect for transitional weather. This one is a classic look: relaxed blue jeans, chunky white sneakers with white socks, an oversized white t-shirt, a trench coat, and a basic navy baseball cap. Basic colors and shapes, all slightly oversized for a more relaxed fit. Perfect for a quick walk to the coffee shop.

• Shoes: Zara FW 2020
• Socks: Uniqlo
• Jeans: thrifted
• T-shirt: Uniqlo U
• Trench coat: Uniqlo U
• Hat: Blank Style

For this collection’s final outfit, we’re oriented directly towards summer and warm weather. An all-black outfit is another classic look. However, by manipulating different variables – fit, texture, silhouette, shape – you can add some depth and interest to an otherwise flat look. The Doc Martens 1461s give the bottom of the outfit both weight and sophistication; the tapered, pleated trousers spark interest with their unique texture and shape; the simple black t-shirt provides a foundation for the other pieces; and the accessories both tie everything together and draw the eye outwards.

• Shoes: Doc Martens
• Socks: Uniqlo
• Pants: Issey Miyake
• T-shirt: Uniqlo U
• Watch: Casio