Best Dressed: John's colorful fling into spring

John's wardrobe transitioned from early spring pastels to bold hues

What’s your spring look? For me, it’s a time when I start out in March with light pastel colors and transition to bright colors and shorts weather.

A lot of friends comment on my colorful wardrobe, so here’s a fun view of some of the fashions I wore from March to June — a period when Iowa went from snow to sunshine.

Purple and pink make for a festive combination. (Photo by John Naughton.)

I do hear a few comments about my style, depending on my attire:

“You look like the Jack Nicholson Joker.”

“Is that the same fedora as in ‘The Mask?’ “

Spring has sprung. And went.

Orange you having a good day? (Photo by John Naughton.)

I receive compliments from kids and elderly folks alike. It can happen at the library, church, at farmers markets or nightclubs.

There’s a universal “like” I encounter, depending on everyone’s preferences. Some people respond to bright colors, others enjoy how colors are combined.

If you see someone wearing a bright yellow shirt and Vans sneakers along with kelly green shorts, fedora and socks… it might be me.

A turquoise suit with black shirt and cowboy hat? Why, yes. (Photo by John Naughton.)

But where in the world does John find these colorful suits and hats?

I like visiting thrift stores and seeing what’s available, especially shirts and ties. The Des Moines area has a nice selection of stores such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, St. Vincent De Paul, Many Hands and Plato’s Closet. From low to higher end, there are lots of shopping options.