The sunshine has broken through the clouds and the season has turned over new a leaf, which means it is time to pack up the sweaters and bring out the graphic tees.

Spring fashion is difficult for those who are not big on trending by season, or those who dress as the weather comes. But, no worries I am here to clue you in on what is hot and what is not, and give you the ultimate tips on how to dress accordingly.

School is not over yet, so for the early risers with 8 a.m. classes here are some trendy yet comfortable quick spring styles to match your morning bird personality.

For the women who live by the “dress for success” motto you can never go wrong with a tee-shirt and denim, adding a cardigan or blazer to match. Find the nearest pair of flats too match and be on the way out the door.

Men, it is easy to mock and recreate the same look. Denim is always a crowd pleaser, but with the right button down and a nice pair of casual shoes you scream interview ready.

Always know what colors are fashion forward for the season. In spring, there is a transformation from dark to light colors, but it is not quite time to go too bright. So, you can show off your light greys, pale pinks, cool blues, sunflower yellows and ocean corals when the sun’s out. Keep in mind, highlighter colors and optic whites are more summer trendy.

There are students who get the pleasure of sleeping in and taking their time to get day-time ready, so this next set of spring apparel is dedicated to the late bloomers.

Because it’s later in the day casually dressed is an understatement, a person might as well use the time they’ve been given to dress to the best of their ability. Mind you, if you’re in a rush to get to class, and still trying to look nice, refer to the early birds style guide.

Men, don’t be afraid to trend set and show your true style. It is always nice to pull out a fresh pair of sneakers with ripped denim and a V-neck tee-shirt. If you’re that guy who really wants to shake up the fashion seen, throw a blazer on top of that V-neck and switch out sneakers for dress shoes. It never fails to class up, maybe even lose the ripped denim and replace it with a clean creased straight leg pant.

Women, the same goes for you, flats are nice but a wedge is always a classic with any dress pant and sheer blouse. Do not be afraid to take the risk of being that one female on campus with a pair of heels, because when you walk into a room your look over all else is the first impression by itself.

Last but not least, most college students live for the “get fresh quick” wear of sweats and a hoodie in the winter time, and there is a spring mesh up to keep a student just as comfortable.

Say you’re not the type to be very jazzy when it’s not a special occasion, well for both men and women the jogger sweat pant and fitted tee-shirts are in.

Ladies you can without a doubt easily still be fancy per usual with joggers and a tee plus the right tennis shoe. Even better, stray away from those same black leggings from winter time and resort to the jeggings, this way you have shape, style, and comfortability.

Fellers, you always crank up the heat any place any time with joggers, tees, jackets and sneaks. I say stick with what you know for the sake of being comfortable.

Readers, style varies person to person regardless of anything I have told you, just be you. Fashion is about more than what is in, it is about what is within that sets you apart from the person beside you.

Camelia Nicholson can be reached at 581-2812 or cdnicholson@eiu.edu