What to wear in Essex CT this spring — coastal women's style from Grace and Haven boutique on Main Street
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What to Wear in Essex, CT This Spring: A Real-Woman's Guide to Dressing for the Shoreline

Spring dressing in Essex has its own rhythm — chilly mornings, warm afternoons, and evenings on the river that call for something with a little more intention. Here's what I'm reaching for this season, and where to wear it all.

Sail to Sable Ruffle Hem Shirt Dress in spring — Grace & Haven boutique Essex CT
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Why I Only Buy a Few Spring Pieces — And Exactly What I'm Buying This Year

Amy breaks down her philosophy for buying less and better this spring — and shares the specific women's and organic kids' pieces she chose for the floor at Grace & Haven, including a sold-out cardigan that came back by request, new arrivals from Sail to Sable, and organic baby and kids' clothing from Jamie Kay, Quincy Mae, and Henry Drew. These aren't mass-produced picks — they're chosen because Amy knows the people who made them.