I'm a Fashion Editor—Here's Everything in My Cart for Spring 2026

Khaite spring/summer 2026 runway — (Image credit: Launchmetrics)

With spring in full swing and outfits I'm planning for the months ahead, I've been thinking a lot about what I want to wear for the transitional season. Curious to find out the coolest spring shopping finds to know about this season, I took a look at the runway looks sitting on my mood board to take inspiration from.

Great jackets are the menu, from leather motorcycle styles to military versions. Accessories are also in high demand, including the latest take on the It belt. Rather than a long, running list of pieces, I've narrowed in on the six key pieces I'm planning to add to my closet for the season. Ahead, see the pieces sitting in my shopping cart for spring 2026.

The High-Impact Belt

Khaite

Keefe Leather Belt

Déhanche

Flint Silver

The Preppy Polo

Flore Flore

Lauren Cotton Polo Tank Top

ZARA

Short Sleeve Knit Polo

The Military Jacket

CELINE

Peplum Jacket

Nili Lotan

Raymond Cotton Jacket

The Dark Denim Skirt

Khaite

Kendra Cuffed Denim Skirt

levi's

High Rise Slit Skirt

The Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Reformation

Veda Doyer Leather Jacket

ZARA

Faux Leather Biker Jacket

The Turtleneck

MAJESTIC FILATURES

Soft Touch Turtleneck Top

MANGO

Turtle Knit Sweater

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.