The Best Spring Clothing for a Wardrobe Refresh
Each spring season comes with our traditional wardrobe cycling habits. Storing away bulky coats, trading them for lighter sweaters, and maybe even a few dresses as the season goes on. While storing our winter clothes, it's usually the perfect time to start our annual spring cleaning, to reevaluate what items we actually want to wear this year and either donate and sell the rest. Unfortunately, every year I find purging my old items so satisfying, that I often look at my closet when I'm done, only to realize I have don't have much of a salvagable wardrobe left.
Luckily, the only thing more satisfying than a closet clean-out, is the rebuilding phase. Taking a look at the staples and new trends you want to invest in for the season to come, planning looks around future beach trips, and perhaps most importantly, creating looks for future Instagram posts. Need a starting point for reinventing your new look? We've gathered 15 of the best items for a seasonal wardrobe refresh to concoct your best spring outfits.
A white button-down shirt will always be a classic garment to own. Yet after a few years use, you may find yourself in need of some fresh, crisp staples. This Fendi shirt offers unlimited styling options with a relaxed fit, oversized pockets and luxe buttons that resemble cuff links.
Fendi Cotton-Poplin Shirt, $1,100, Net-A-Porter
Mules are shoe style that are always a spring-time favorite. Worn just as easily with a dress or a pair of jeans, the platform and chunky heel offer a 70's flair and a good amount of walking support at the same time.
Gucci Houdan Platform Mules, $790, Net-A-Porter
Last summer's most viral hottest trend promises to still remain strong this year. Tie-dye is easy to wear all year, can be worn by anyone and seems to produce an organic optimism in all of us. This knit set is perfect for those last chilly days before spring sunshine is more consistent. In instant mood-boosting colors, we are convinced one cannot simply own the top without the bottoms.
Nonna Turtleneck in Sunlight, $379, Giu Giu
Nonna Pants in Sunlight, $402, Giu Giu
A comfortable, but stylish shoe is essential for spring clothing. These posh, yet adorable mary-janes are perfect for both day time promenades and more formal occasions.
Fabiana Mary-Janes, $390, Nicole Saldaña
A nice collection of neutrals is always good to have in your arsenal. This ribbed Shop-Peche sweater is lightweight and a gentle cream hue that can easily transition to be worn for any season.
Vada Top, $98, Shop-Peche
If you're not ready to try the bright pastels and florals that often line appear in spring clothing, take a few baby steps and try a few colorful accessories. Let these fun lilac sunglasses do all the talking for you, they can easily inject life into an outfit in a pinch.
Marteeni Lilac Sunglasses, $115, Poppy Lissiman
With the revival of 90's style in full effect, very few symbols are essential as the classic yin yang, that arguably never went out of style to begin with. The UK brand July Child offers several additional retro-inspired designs such as a daisy ring and clover signet ring. Indulge in your favorite nostalgic emblems complete with the perfect modern touches.
Black Yin Yang Signet, $160, July Child
Celebrate all the return of your favorite seasonal fruits by wearing them in the form of shorts. While fruit-prints seems to be the new floral-print for spring, the silk satin material on these strawberry shorts offer enough of a luxe touch to assure you won't look like a walking farmer's market.
Berryfield Shorts, $326, Helmstedt
Implementing decorative collars into your wardrobe is the easiest way to elevate your look in a matter of minutes. Want to try some new spring trends without the fear of commitment? Create the perfect layered look, without having to buy a whole shirt.
Bloom Collar, $92, La Veste
Socially-distanced or otherwise, we know inevitably there are still some special occasions to come in the future. We are preparing with this scalloped dress by Horror Vacui. The slow-fashion brand operates on a "one garment, one seamstress" policy so that each item of clothing receives the same amount of attention.
Horror Vacui, Elinor Scalloped Dress, $1539, Net-A-Porter
Renaissance-themed dressing has been a growing trend seen on both fall and spring runways the past year. While the boning structure can be seem a bit daunting and a threat to brunches in the future. This soft, jersey corset by Dion Lee offers an approachable way to enjoy the trend.
Dion Lee Jersey Corset, $490, Farfetch
A tried and true pair of jeans are without a doubt essential to a wardrobe during any season. In your search for spring clothing, a classic lightwash pair Levi's in your closet can make spring dressing simple and a streamlined way to create a uniform.
Levi's Barrel Jeans, $140, Farfetch
Some key spring blouses can be the simplest way to refresh a spring wardrobe. This puff-sleeved, crop top offers you a chance to play with a few fashionable trends all at once. We are particulary jazzed about trying out the crystal buttons.
Crystal Button Crop Top, $129, Milk White
After the hit success of last year's return of the 90's silk slip dress, it comes as no surprise that the same style is now being seen more and more as separates. This midi skirt is finished with Japanese silk and worth the investment. The juicy tangerine color makes it a perfect addition to a spring wardrobe and can be worn both day and night.
Paris Georgia Silk Slip Skirt, $495, Moda Operandi
