People Who Never Follow Trends Rely On These 6 Outfits for Spring

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I always aim to appeal to a wide variety of dressers when I write my Who What Wear stories. Some of our readers love staying up-to-date on what celebrities are wearing, while others prefer to get inspiration from Instagram. Some readers are trend lovers, and others are partial to timeless pieces. If you identify more with the latter options, this story's for you. I curated six different outfit combos inspired by Instagram's style set that are guaranteed to defy the trend cycle.

Listen, I love a good trend report as much as the next fashion editor, but that doesn't mean I'm perpetually changing up my wardrobe to stay current. On the contrary, I actually stick to the same outfit formulas time and again—including the six formulas I included in this story. Scroll down to learn about my top six spring outfits for people who don't follow trends.

Tan Trench Coat + Gray Sweater + Black Trousers

A tan trench coat is as stylish as it is practical. If you tend to wear yours with a white T-shirt and jeans, try mixing it up with a gray sweater and black trousers instead. It's just as easy to pull off but is slightly more elevated than a denim-centric look.

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White Button-Down Shirt + Black Slip Skirt

Black and white go together like bread and butter. Feel free to play around with proportions with this outfit combo. Sylvie, for instance, chose formfitting pieces, while Anouk and Linda opted for oversize styles. There's no wrong answer here!

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Gray Pantsuit

A pantsuit is a perennial classic. Right now, I'm really into gray versions thanks to some of my favorite IG It girls. Pantsuits are really the best of both worlds because they're super popular, but they're actually never going to go out of style.

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Black Tank Top + Wide-Leg White Pants

I told you these outfits were simple! What's easier than a black tank top and a pair of flowy white pants? Nothing. It's a stylish and timeless outfit that's perfect for people who shy away from the ever-changing trend cycle.

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T-Shirt + Pencil Skirt

This one's a no-brainer. Just grab your favorite T-shirt and tuck it into a high-waisted pencil skirt. It's the perfect combination of casual and classy. Plus, there are a million different colors and silhouettes you can choose, so you can definitely find an option that works for your budget and sense of style.

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White Slip Dress

This one is giving Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The '90s icon famously wore a slip dress to her wedding, and the internet has never forgotten it. Personally, I'd play up the minimalist vibe by opting for sleek, subtle accessories.

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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Erin Fitzpatrick
Senior News Editor

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 12 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of senior news editor (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.