Only a few weeks remain until spring, and the wardrobe is starting to show it. Not because we can stash away sweaters and coats for good —it’s not quite time yet— but because afternoons are beginning to allow lighter pieces and pale colors are slowly returning to our outfits.
This Thursday, August 27, is a good example. In the AMBA, the day began sunny with cool temperatures, though cloudiness will increase as the hours pass. In the City of Buenos Aires, the maximum temperature will be around 17 degrees.
The scenario remains very different by region. The SMN notes in its August-September-October outlook that there are marked regional contrasts and, moreover, keeps the influence of El Niño under observation, especially due to its impact on rainfall in the Litoral.
That’s why today’s keyword is transition. Not a full winter outfit nor a spring look: we must find that midpoint that can carry you through the entire day.
AMBA: midi skirt + men’s shirt + leather jacket
With a warmer afternoon, today we can step out of trousers and reclaim one of the closet’s most versatile pieces.
What to wear today
Choose a satin midi skirt in chocolate, burgundy, navy, or olive green and pair it with a slightly oversized white men’s shirt.
For the early hours, add a short leather jacket.
On your feet, instead of boots, go for loafers with visible thin socks. If you walk a lot, urban sneakers also work perfectly.
The mix is interesting because it blends three realms: feminine satin, the classic shirt, and the more urban leather.
And it also solves well those days when it’s cold at eight in the morning but we don’t want to leave the house dressed like July.
Litoral: cargo pants + striped shirt + cardigan
In the Litoral, humidity remains an important variable and it’s wise to keep a third layer on hand throughout the day. The SMN warns that El Niño’s presence increases the probability of rainfall above normal in this region during its warm phase.
What to wear today
Try a beige or military green gabardine cargo pants, light blue and white striped shirt, and a short cardigan.
As temperatures rise, wear the cardigan draped over the shoulders.
Finish with retro sneakers and a chocolate leather handbag.
It’s a relaxed look but sufficiently neat for work.
Center: dark denim + romantic blouse + blazer
Today we swap the classic white tee for something with a bit more personality.
What to wear today
Choose a dark indigo straight jeans and pair it with a romantic blouse: standout collar, delicate ruffles, voluminous sleeves, or embroidered details.
On top, add a roomy gray or camel blazer.
The contrast between denim and a more feminine blouse works especially well and lets you wear jeans to a workday without the outfit feeling too casual.
Finish with pointed-toe flats, low slingbacks, or loafers.
NOA: Capri pants + lightweight cardigan
In regions where afternoons start to feel warmer, we can try one of the pieces that will come back strong this spring.
What to wear today
Capri pants are back on the scene.
Choose a black, chocolate, or beige pair and pair it with a fitted white tee and a slim cardigan.
To head out early, add a light jacket.
On your feet, ballet flats are the most fashion-forward option, though loafers also work.
Finish with sunglasses and a small shoulder bag.
Patagonia: denim + wool + light parka
In the south, winter is still in charge. The coat remains necessary and conditions can vary greatly by town.
What to wear today
Choose a thick straight jean, thermal shirt, and a merino wool sweater.
On top, add a waterproof parka or mid-weight puffer.
Boots remain the most practical footwear, especially in damp, windy, or cold areas.
To visually hint at spring without sacrificing warmth, incorporate light colors: cream, ice blue, pearl gray, or butter.
Style keys for this Thursday
1. Capri pants are back
Yes, that pants that ends below the knee or mid-calf is back. It’s worn with flats, slingbacks or loafers and works especially well with simple upper garments.
2. Shirts start replacing sweaters
We still need a cardigan or a jacket for the morning, but the shirt can begin to take the spotlight in the afternoon.
3. Chocolate stays, but changes companions
During winter we pair it with black, gray, and burgundy. For spring, try it with light blue, pale pink, cream, and white.
4. The coat gets shorter
Short leather, gabardine, and denim jackets start to slowly replace the big toppers. They also work especially well with wide-leg pants and midi skirts.
Accessories: less winter, more transition
Today you can start letting the XL scarf rest and replace it with a small silk scarf.
Sunglasses return, shoulder bags, thin belts, flats, and loafers also come back.
If you head out very early or come back late, don’t abandon tights yet: besides keeping you warm, visible socks with loafers have become a styling trick.
Practical daily tip
By late August, don’t dress by the maximum temperature alone. The real challenge is getting through a cool morning, a more pleasant afternoon, and then a temperature drop when the sun goes down.
Build an outfit whose central piece can work alone —a shirt, blouse, or tee— and add two easy-to-remove layers.
For example: shirt + cardigan + cropped jacket.
In the morning you wear all three; at noon you stash the jacket; and in the afternoon you can even wear the cardigan over the shoulders.
It’s simple, it works, and it avoids carrying around that winter coat which, little by little, starts to stay in the closet.
