I'm a Shopping Editor, and These Are the 6 Spring Fashion Trends I'm Actually Excited to Wear
Spring in New York always feels like a miracle to me, especially after the winter of historic snow we just endured. For months, getting dressed has felt focused solely on bundling up enough to not dread being outside. I know that sounds dramatic to people who love the cold, but there's something repressive about endless layering. I miss dressing for what I actually like to wear. With warmer days finally within sight, I can't express how much I'm looking forward to spring and dressing in a way that feels true to me. I love wearing skirts and dresses and flats and kitten heels. The idea of leaving the house without thermal layers feels revolutionary.
As I think ahead to my warm-weather wardrobe, I usually take an anti-trend approach. I like what I like, and if it happens to align with what's current, so be it. Below, take a look at the trends I'm actually excited to wear.
Pointelle
Last year, I wore my Cou Cou pointelle midi dress and tank-top-and-midi-skirt set nonstop, and I can't wait to bring them back. The fabric is lightweight and breathable, the complete opposite of the thermals I've been in all winter.
High-Vamp Pumps
One shoe trend that emerged in fall 2025 and will continue into spring 2026 is high-vamp pumps. Reformation's Inez Pumps are a perfect example—as are the Club Slipper from Phoebe Philo.
Trench Coats
Every spring, outerwear comes back to the trench coat, a foundational spring jacket. I prefer a single-breasted style, and I've been considering ones from Rue Sophie and vintage London Fog.
Vivid Colors
As someone who mostly wears neutrals, I've been surprised by how drawn I am to vivid colors right now. If these hues are out of your comfort zone, I think the easiest way to approach them is through a single standout piece, like a solid-colored dress, a sweater, a bag, tights, or even ballet flats.
Oversize Sunglasses
I've already been leaning into oversize sunglasses, specifically the Giada from Chimi, which I can't stop wearing. I know I technically look better in smaller frames, but there's something about a statement pair that instantly makes an outfit feel more fun. I'm also eyeing the Camille from Vincent Boulevard when it restocks.
Cardigans
Then there's the cardigan, which is a piece that doesn't really feel like a trend because it's always been a staple in my closet. Still, cardigans were everywhere on the spring/summer 2026 runways and felt hard to miss. J.Crew's black Jackie Cardigan has been a go-to of mine for years, and I'd love to add more from brands like Paloma Wool and Dôen.
Audry Hiaoui is a writer based in New York. For Who What Wear, she specializes in emerging designers, independent labels, and brand discovery, as well as interviews both on and off camera. Her writing has appeared in AnOther, Wonderland, Office, Interview, Love, and i-D, among others, with multiple cover stories and features in print, and she has worked as an editorial producer for Vogue during fashion months. She holds a master's degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from City, University of London, and has an extensive background in film, having worked for Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Vice UK as well as on various projects including documentaries and music videos and most recently as a writer's assistant on an upcoming HBO/A24 series.