This spring fashion is playing catch-up from a totally destroyed 2020. Inventory is in flux, vaccine rollout is a mess and its so hard to tell what people should be planning for this spring, much less what they should be wearing. Brands are taking a stab at guessing what we need this year so based on that, here are my top suggestions if you’re wanting to freshen up your wardrobe before summer.
cropped cardigans
Chunky, v-neck, big buttons. Extra points if you wear it as a top. Great for transition seasons, this trend will still be here in the fall. Tie-front is 90’s nostalgia.
(tiny) florals for spring
Micro-florals are big this spring, lots of period-drama influence thanks to the 12-month Netflix binge we have collectively participated in.
this specific color of green
After years of wincing after seeing Billie Eilish’s hair, we’ve sort of incorporated it into our wardrobe. Pistachio green is huge this year.
crisp utility
This trend is more about shape than anything and that shape is boxy and oversized. Knowing exactly where to add volume on your body shape is key to looking like a style guru and the crispness of utility keeps you looking sharp.
having fun: volume
Several years deep into puffy sleeves and we will see many more. No sleeve is too big, skirt too swishy or jeans too wide. After being stuck in your home for a year its time to take up some serious space outside.
having fun: bold and eclectic
If you’re ready to rip off your sweats and burn them in a trash can, you’re not alone. Shock factor pieces are huge for a society that feels like they just need to feel something, anything.
brown
Like pistachio green, brown came out of the woodwork (pun intended). Specifically in activewear, but has of course floated into all the other categories. Brown is the new black in 2021.
long trench coats
Perfect for spring showers, long (below-the-knee) trenches are in! Get yours little oversized to nod to the boxy silloete trend, or more fitted for a 70’s vibe. Great vintage options for this as well!
denim
Ignore the children on tiktok who say skinny jeans are cancelled–they’re not, they are however a different shape than they were 2010-2018. Straight legs and wide legs are in, as well as a kick flare. Crops of course are still strong but rejoice! Full-length wide leg and bell-bottoms are back.
