Spring Essentials From Free Assembly

If you’ve ever wondered if Bryan has an equal amount of closet space, wellllll…. you’re first assumption is probably correct. We try our best to be 50/50 in our shared closet but I found other unused closets in our house and I claimed them first. Fair is fair, ok? The ‘Finders Keepers’ rule is what keeps our marriage alive.

Bryan has always had good style, in fact sometimes I take style cues from him. He’s really good at seeing things before they become trends and he’s really good with basics and essentials. I’ve started to take notes from what he looks for first when shopping and he’s got a lot of good tips. I pulled him in for this post today because his picks are too good not to share. For spring, he found so many elevated essentials from Walmart’s new line, Free Assembly. I’ve worn this brand on the blog before but did you know they also have a men’s line? Bryan was so impressed with everything (I was too!) — the fits are spot on, the fabrics are well-made and the colors are so on trend for spring. Take a look at our picks and Bryan’s best tips below!

Coordinating Neutrals

“Sometimes keeping it simple is best. Choose a subtle color for spring and it can really up your everyday shorts game.”

As you can see, I took some style cues from Bryan here. He loves a neutral and this sage green is perfect for spring. It’s bright but not too bold and I love this trend for spring. I really would have looked past this color green but it just works. Brava, Bryan. My shirt jacket is a favorite — I sized up to a large because I wanted it EXTRA roomy, but the sweater top runs true to size (I’m in a medium). The shorts run a bit snug in the waist so I stayed with an 8, perfect relaxed fit. If you’re in between sizes and want a looser fit in the waist, go up a size.

Bryan wears a medium in the sweatshirt and a 32 in the shorts! He says each run true to size. Find the sweatshirt here and the shorts here!

Black and White

“Black and white will never go out of style. Pair your hoodie with a tailored pair of chino shorts for an elevated vibe.”

Bryan loves a hoodie and he likes to take them from winter straight into spring by switching to a tailored short for warmer days. I’ve been taking cues from this trick and pairing my sweatshirts with shorts and love it. Good call, B. Bryan is in the 32 of the shorts, they fit true to size! He loves the fit and fabric and wants to pick up a few more colors! I mean why not? The price is just right. His hoodie fits relaxed, but true to size. Find it here. 

My style tip? Floral for spring. Groundbreaking, I know. 😉 I love a slip dress for spring and this dress is DARLING (but said with a Texas twang.) The dress days of summer are coming and I will be prepared. This one fits slightly loose in the bust / bodice, so you can easily size down! Find it here. 

Pop of Color

“You can subtly add in color by layering a vintage look tee under a button down. Light layers are an effortless look.”

Bryan and I have very different ideas of ‘pop of color’ as you can see. I obviously take the phrase ‘pop of color’ with a grain of salt and go all in with a colorful jumpsuit. But Bryan likes to be subtle with color and his vintage-inspired tee from Free Assembly is the perfect amount of pop. I appreciate his simplicity with color. In fact, I may steal this shirt from him it’s so good. He’s in the medium, you can find it here!

I love how he layers button downs over his tees or tanks for spring and summer. It makes a lot of sense when you want a light layer but you don’t want a full jacket. This top runs slightly wide, so if keep that in mind when ordering! He is in the medium, but a small would fit his frame best. Find it here.

(I’m in the medium of the jumpsuit and can’t believe how great it fits! I expected it to be loose but it hugs every curve! I would say true to size. Size up if you need more room in the chest though, I’m maxing out those buttons. Find it here!)

Denim Duo

“A great pair of denim is a year round essential. This pair is light enough for spring and they are a perfect fit.”

Denim is always an essential for any closet and finding the right pair can be tough. Bryan had these on the other day and I complimented them, asking him what jeans they were expecting a designer pair. But when he said Free Assembly, I was not surprised because their denim game is strong. I get it and now he does too. He said the fit is perfect for him (he’s an athletic build, so sometimes denim can be a tough fit) but his normal size (32) was just right. The denim is a nice weight as well, perfect for spring and summer. Find them here.

Another top I’m jealous of? His striped terry cloth top! It’s so soft and I love the texture of it with the subtle stripes. He said I could borrow it but let’s be honest, I’ll never give it back. I’ll hid it in another closet and he’ll never see it coming *evil laugh* Of course, Bryan’s favorite piece from this outfit? The jacket! He said this jacket is spot on for spring. If you’re looking for a nice weight jacket for spring, look no further. Fit is true to size. Find it here!

My shorts are also a no-brainer from Free Assembly. They’re a nice relaxed fit with more structured denim and a sewed-in cuff hem (so they won’t roll or fray!) After reading reviews I stayed with a size 8 and really like this fit. They are more fitted in the waist, but not tight. Size up if you have a rounder waist or hips, but otherwise true to size. Find them here.

This ribbed tank is the cutest and it’s under $25! It’s a sweater weight material, it’s a favorite. I have to say when you get it in it’s gonna look too small but once you put it on it fits perfectly tailored. I’m in the medium, find it here! Oh and these sandals are an amazing pair! If you can snag them in stock, do! I am in the 10, true to size. Find them here.

Which look is your favorite??

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*Special thanks to Walmart for sponsoring this post! Check out their Free Assembly line for elevated essentials for spring!