It’s mid-February and spring break in north Florida is arriving. Our winter temperatures are departing and yet we still have the challenge of warding off the evening chill. Sometimes, all we need is easy to wear a wrap to keep the inside air conditioning chill at bay when inside a restaurant, airplane, or movie theater. And if we don’t need a warm coverup, a poncho-style top is an attractive start to a creative springtime outfit. My solution is a lightweight spring poncho!
Travel Style
5 Ways To Style A Spring Poncho
1. Choose bright colors for a spring vibe
2. Fashion it with leggings
3. Pair it with white jeans
4. Style it with the same color (monochromatic)
5. Enjoy BoHo Styling
Bright Colors
This Bright Yellow Poncho is unstructured and lightweight. It’s perfect for the fresh spring North Florida evenings. The bright color screams springtime, anytime, it’s Florida!
It can be worn in a variety of different ways: v-neck, boat-neck, round-neck, off the shoulder. You choose. Plus, if you get too warm, it is lightweight enough to fold up and put into your bag. You can usually find a poncho or cape of this weight in my car at all times.
Leggings and Tunic Tops
The poncho-style tunic top is a fabulous Florida style and a must-have for great Boho style. Because it is so fresh and airy it’s a favorite that can be worn either alone or over a shell or tee top.
The Boho look can provide the Shabby-chic, Retro-hippie, Beach Style that is Florida. Especially, because of the soft materials and uninhibited flow of design and structure, it is a go-to style for spring and summer. Incidentally, this style top does double duty and will work perfectly as a swimsuit cover-up.
Jeans
Wearing white jeans with a tee and a poncho is a springtime favorite. This gauzy tie-dye poncho takes jeans to the next level!
Monochromic Style
These days jeans are a go-to favorite anywhere and any time of the year. But the combination of white on white for a monochromic is outstanding, especially when paired with a white poncho-style tunic top.
Boho Chic
When planning a night on the town? Think, silk poncho, elegant and richly stylish the silk poncho is the perfect solution for both comfort and style.
Indulge in your favorite meal. You’re beautifully covered! No worries of tummy bulge here.
Traditional Poncho
In conclusion, Wikipedia states that ponchos in their simplest form are a single sheet of fabric with an opening in the center for the head a sometimes a hood.
In my post last year, Poncho Versus Ruana, I reviewed the origins of the poncho and why we love it so much.
And, as we can see the poncho is so much more and a wonderful addition to a spring wardrobe and also great for travel.
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I think the yellow poncho is my fave. It’s so happy, and it’s such a beautiful reminder that spring is almost here! 🌺
I’m with you Suzana, ready for some bright spring colors!
Rosemary xoxo-rd
Wow – you have an amazing collection of ponchos and are rockin’ every one of them! Great tips for how to wear them this spring. Thanks so much for sharing on the Monday Runway!
Jennie,
Ponchos and wraps are one of my favorite coverups! Thanks for hosting “Monday Runway!
Rosemary
What a wonderful collection of ponchos you have shown us. It will be a while before we can wear them here. It is still very cold…
Hilda,
Thanks for stopping by!
Keep cozy and warm as you enjoy the rest of your Irish ☘️ winter,
Any plans for a mid-winter holiday to warmer climates.
I so enjoy your travel posts on “Over the Hilda”.
Very chic travel looks. Well coordinated. Nice baggage too. The outfit is first class upgrade worthy.
Nicole,
I am so happy that you like my travel outfit.
It is my basic go to look when traveling by plane. (Leggings, oversized top, sneakers, and a lightweight wrap)
Rosemary
Wonderful selections, I enjoyed seeing all the ways you choose to style a variety of ponchos if I had to pick a favorite I’d say the bright yellow. Traditionally, you’d think ponchos were only for warmth but the silk, and gauze version offer more options. Enjoyed seeing all your beautiful looks.
My Besy,
Nancy
I have found the poncho to be a great wrap, coverup, top for life in Florida.
As you can see I collect them throughout my travels.
The advantage of poncho over a wrap is that you are handsfree. No holding the wrap in place. The dis-advantage is that you pull it over your head.
You have so many lovely ponchos and you wear them well! I like the striped ones! 🙂 Which I don’t have any ponchos I do have a few kimonos – warm weather layering is what’s needed most here in Brisbane!
Thanks so much for joining the #WeekdayWearLinkup! A new link up is live on my blog now, I’d love you to join again.
Hope that your week is off to a great start 🙂
I’m a big fan of ponchos, I always take one with me when I’m travelling. You have a great collection – I love the yellow and striped ones! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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Never leave home without one!😉
I always keep one in my car for those unexpected times that the weather or plans change.
Thanks for hosting!
Kimonos are a great layering option. I too have several and enjoy wearing them often.
Thanks for hosting the #WeekdayWearLinkup! I’ll see you there!
Hi Rosemary!
Great taste n bags! The sunny butter yellow poncho looks wonderful on you, i love the color! Other great examples in how to style for Spring. i love an all white monochromatic look too. So right about the air in places in the spring/summer you need that extra layer!
jess xx
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Jess,
Thanks for all your kind words! I am so happy that you enjoyed today’s post.
Rosemary
Very interesting ideas. A wool poncho is perfect as soon as the weather gets a little cooler. It also suits many sporty and elegant styles.