There are some outfits that feel effortlessly polished, and this one is exactly that. The foundation of the look is made up of timeless staples from Sézane—one of my favorite French brands for elevated wardrobe essentials that never go out of style.

I paired my wide-leg green trousers with a classic cream blouse and tweed-style jacket, then added a statement bow hijab for a playful touch of color. The finishing touch is a blazer from Snidel, a Japanese brand I discovered during my travels and instantly fell in love with for its feminine tailoring and thoughtful details.

Spring in DC is when I fully lean into color, prints, and pieces that feel a little extra joyful—and this outfit is exactly that. There’s something about the season that makes mixing patterns feel less intimidating and more… necessary.

Because if you can’t wear florals and stripes in the spring, then when can you?

There’s just something about spring in DC… and wisteria season might be my favorite of them all.

If you’ve been following A Day In The Lalz, you already know I will always chase the blooms—and this time, it led me straight to Georgetown at peak wisteria season.

And naturally… I had to dress the part.

There’s something about spring in Washington, DC that never gets old—especially when the city turns every shade of pink. While the Tidal Basin gets most of the attention, I’m always on the hunt for hidden gems to photograph, and this one might be my new favorite.