From Ralph Lauren to Prada, These Are the Best Vintage Pieces to Shop for Spring
Anyone who knows me well, will know I'm obsessed with vintage and thrift shopping. My passion for secondhand clothing runs deep. One of my earliest and fondest childhood memories is scuffling through racks of musty old clothes at the local vintage store with my mother—something we did a lot, and a shopping ritual I wholly believe led to my enduring love affair with fashion.
While my job as a fashion editor is about covering all things cutting-edge and new, I"m a big advocate of hunting down secondhand finds first—after all, not only does finding a one-of-a-kind piece maintain individualism, it also offers affordable access to quality, designer brands (of which you'll find plenty in my edit below).
I could spend hours looking at chic vintage finds online, and with the new spring season upon us, I went on a vintage deep dive to find some of the coolest pieces out there that lean into some of this season's biggest trends—think lace-trim slips, kitten heel mules, bold primary colors, and sporty track jackets and shorts—that will be a chic addition to your warm-weather wardrobe. If you're looking to find something unique and cool, yet still feels of-the-moment then keep scrolling for my chicest vintage spring/summer finds.
An oversize pink Ralph Lauren button-down is exactly what my spring wardrobe needs.
The beaded baguette bag everyone will ask you about.
You can't go wrong with a pair of vintage Levi 501's.
The type of shoes that will make your outfit.
A vintage Emilio Pucci silk scarf with trending fringe? Sign me up!
Lace-trim slip dresses are everywhere this season. Buy yourself a chic vintage one.
Your summer wardrobe just got chicer.
The prettiest white top to pair with your jeans this season.
Sleek and sophisticated.
I love searching for cool vintage tees.
Track shorts are having a moment this spring, and there are plenty of cool vintage pairs to lean into the trend.
When I'm shopping vintage, I always search for Manolo's first and foremost!
Romantic, delicate, and on-trend.
I love the idea of styling this with an oversize white tee and kitten-heel mules.
The fashion set can't get enough of brooches right now which add personality to any look. Take your pick of vintage finds on Etsy!
Vintage Gucci that's hard to resist.
Be the best dressed at the resort this warm-weather season.
Wow kinda sunglasses!
Bold and bright primary colors were all over the SS26 runways.
Red windbreakers have been spotted on the chicest women in fashion this season.
The intricate detail on the neckline is so pretty. Such a score for $40.
Lucky you if you're a size 7!
I have a feeling these won't stay in stock for long.
A beaded bag will add a beautiful touch to your jeans and tee outfit this season.
Wedges are trending and this Prada pair comes in at under $100!
Scoop up this sleek butter yellow Dior blazer while it's on sale at The RealReal right now.
A skirt that's anything but boring.
These are giving Sézane vibes.
How chic is this brooch?
Adorable!
If you're going to invest in this season's long pendant necklace trend, I highly recommend this vintage Chanel one.
