There’s really no more exciting seasonal wardrobe transition than the one from winter to spring. And sure, it’s for all the obvious reasons: The weather shifts to warm, allowing us to shed bulky layers that once were intended for survival and we can reintroduce bare legs and arms in place of silhouettes that covered us limb-to-limb. And for the content creator and photographer Sisilia Piring, spring dressing also signals a nudge toward a wardrobe of stand-out, yet versatile, pieces she plans to wear for her packed social agenda.
For the New Mexico-based creative, the new season’s ensembles start with some of the most playful looks from Anthropologie. She’s instantly drawn to bold pieces such as colorful mini dresses with ruffled necklines and midi skirts with full silhouettes. And with her balanced approach to styling, she makes each piece feel accessible for multiple occasions—work dinners and road trips included. Below, Piring shares more about her new favorite ensembles of springtime and how to recreate them.
Looking ahead to spring 2023, what are you most excited about right now?
“Firstly, the weather, of course. But as far as fashion goes, I'm just excited to try out different styles and pieces, especially for upcoming plans—both close to home and bigger getaways. That’s what I did with some of these Anthropologie looks here. I also played with the juxtaposition of girly with a little bit more streetwear, as well, which I’m excited to wear more of.”
How has your role as a photographer influenced how you like to get dressed and how to put together an outfit idea?
“I do think about the silhouette of a garment or outfit maybe a bit more than others. When shooting fashion and e-commerce, sometimes certain things come off differently, bolder, or fuller on camera. But in person, the same piece looks fine. It’s because the camera's lens is a different perspective and it adds volume. With this in mind, I like my outfit to stay in proportion when shooting myself or when my husband is shooting me. If I want to wear a piece of clothing that has volume, I’ll be sure to pair it with something more fitted to create overall balance.”
Look 1:
Let’s talk about outfit one. We love the mix of party and function with the ruffled neckline and sneakers. Where are you wearing this?
“For me, this is a little bit outside my comfort zone because I typically don't wear anything without sleeves. It's really frilly on top and I love the playfulness of it. I especially love the color—that was the first thing that made me gravitate toward this piece.
“While the dress is sweet and romantic, I consider this to be a versatile spring piece because I would wear it casually if I'm hanging out with a friend and also for going out afterward on a date with my husband. For daytime, I’d wear it with sneakers so I could run errands,catch up with a girlfriend, take pictures, and be silly. And if I'm taking it to nighttime, I would just change the shoes and I'm set.”
Look 2:
Look two seems like a play on a classic LBD. How are you personalizing this iconic piece?
“I really love the neckline and the strap detail that can be tied into a bow. I think that's a really cute touch. For this outfit, I wanted to accessorize it to give it a more me feel. I love the earrings because they reminded me of pearls, but they feel very unique with the addition of flowers and the heart motif. I was drawn to the statement purse because it's encrusted with crystals—just so beautiful—and the shoes in the same color scheme of metallic. This is the kind of outfit I would wear to any fancy dinner where I’d want to feel more elevated, like a work-related event.”
Where are you currently finding inspiration? What do you want your outfits to express?
“I would say Pinterest and TikTok. I zone in on a particular mood, event, or theme of what I envision in my mind, and then Pinterest gives me a ton of images as references. And, like the go-with-the-flow thing that I was saying before, I let the general idea inspire me with whatever pops up.
“Also, because I travel so much, I’m always thinking about how my outfits complement the place that I’m going to. That includes being functional for the trip but also drawing some inspiration from wherever the setting is. That’s what I want to express."
Look 3:
Love this full skirt silhouette in your third look. What’s the best way to style it? And what’s an occasion you’re hoping to wear this to?
“This outfit reminded me of Easter for some reason. When I saw the skirt I gravitated toward its volume and the silhouette. And the white shirt has the same theme but it’s tighter and the balloon sleeves tie it together with the skirt. This is what I picture if I was going to an Easter lunch or if I was hanging out with my family.”
Look 4:
Since you do love to travel, are there any specific spring events or trips on the horizon for you?
“I'm really looking forward to just being out, not freezing, and taking advantage of that by having tiny little picnics—it doesn't need to be fancy. And as far as trips, I look forward to road trips a lot. I tend to do bigger ones around my birthday in the summer, but in the springtime, I’ll do smaller trips—around four hours—where I could go in one day and come back the next.”
Your last look is slightly different with the chunkier shoes and the knit fabric. Where are you going to wear it?
“This is one of my favorite looks because it has such a cool and breezy combination of textures with the dress and sweater combination. And also, it’s super comfortable (the clogs!). For me, this one is definitely more of a road trip look—one where you drive for a couple of hours, stop at the beach on the Pacific Coast Highway, and have an impromptu walk or hang out. Or just sit down and reflect. That's what I was envisioning because it has that very Topanga vibe for me.”
