April and May can be a crazy time of year for getting dressed. One day it feels like layering weather, the next day it feels like all you need are sandals, a cotton dress, and a big ol' smile. To get you through the ups and downs, here's how to wear four of spring's best pieces now and later.

Fix Design Denim Jacket, $122, farfetch.com; Wear It Now: Zara Rustic Coat, $129, zara.com; River Island Leather Leggings, $58, asos.com; Jeffrey Campbell Leather Boots, $195, jildorshoes.com; Club Monaco V-Neck Tee, $19, clubmonaco.com; Wear It Later: Topshop Floral Stripe Cutout Dress, $84, topshop.com; Zara Black Ankle-Strap Sandals, $90, zara.com; Joy Gryson Envelope Cross-Body Bag, $98, nordstrom.com; Kate Spade iPhone 5 Case, $40, piperlime.com

3.1 Phillip Lim Pink Leather Skirt, $895, farfetch.com; Wear It Now: Dorothy Perkins Striped Biker Jacket, $44, dorothyperkins.com; Jonathan Saunders Cotton T-shirt, $159, theoutnet.com; Zara Black Strap Heels, $49, zara.com; Bauble Bar Chunky Strand, $80, baublebar.com; Wear It Later: Zara White Sleeveless Shirt, $40, zara.com; Zara Printed Platform Sandals, $70, zara.com; Norma Kamali Cat-Eye Sunglasses, $98, shopnouvelles.com; Lori’s Straw Bag, $37, lorishoes.com