In Uniform: Sara Covey’s Guide to Spring Living & Dressing

Rip & Tan: How would you describe your style?

Sara Covey: Comfort is always my top priority when it comes to my style. I tend to gravitate towards more relaxed, simple silhouettes. 

Rip & Tan: What’s your daily approach to getting dressed? How does it change from season to season?

Sara Covey: Color and texture are the main things I consider when getting dressed each morning. I love living somewhere with seasons because of the variety it brings to my wardrobe. In the winter, I love rougher, chunkier wool knits with plenty of texture, and in the spring, I’ll typically reach for a soft, finer knit (i.e. cashmere). I also love that each season has its own color palette–different colors sing in different seasons.

Rip & Tan: What are you most looking forward to as we make our way into spring?

Sara Covey: The change in colors. I’m really big on wearing color and love the fresh colors that spring introduces–it feels like a breath of fresh air. Butter yellows, robin-egg blues, zippy greens–it creates a wave of energy and excitement for the new season.

Rip & Tan: What’s on your seasonal bucket list?

Sara Covey: Gardening! Up until this year, we’ve been living in apartments but we just bought our first home and are planning out our first family garden! There’s a lot to learn and I’m really excited about it.

Rip & Tan: Are there any activities you love to do with your family this time of year?

Sara Covey: I love cooking with my family, scavenger hunts, creating patterns with small rocks/shells, crafts, and picnics.

Rip & Tan: How would you describe your relationship to nature? How does it influence your personal style and general aesthetic?

Sara Covey: Our relationship with nature has become a top priority for us since leaving Chicago. We wanted to prioritize living somewhere with a strong outdoor culture and Utah feels like where we are supposed to be. We try to spend time in the mountains every day–whether it’s walking, cold-plunging in the river, bird-watching, or enjoying a meal outside. I love it so much.