This is How the Style Set Is Transitioning Into Spring Fashion—8 Standout Outfits to Wear in 2026

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@sylviemus_ wearing Heaven Mayhem, Maison LA, and Aritzia; @nlmarilyn in dark-rinse jeans, suede jacket, white tee, and loafers; @ingridedvinsen in corduroy skirt, black button-down, high-vamp pumps, and woven tote; @cocoschiffer in a trench coat, white button-down, black boots, and a black leather handbag
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While I'm stuck in NYC with a snowstorm on the way, I can't stop thinking about spring 2026 fashion. It doesn't help that my Instagram feed is overflowing with effortlessly chic spring outfits. I'm giving in, and I'm taking it as my cue that it's time to shed the layers. Defrost, if you will.

Transitioning from winter to spring requires thoughtful wardrobe updates—swap cashmeres and wools for lightweight layers like linens and cottons. Mimic the pretty colors of blooming flora with intentional color combos. Spring 2026 calls for an explosion of color. Think ballet and red; cerulean and espresso. Don't shy away from neutrals, though. Suedes and khakis are still in, but be mindful to pair them with stark whites or rich charcoals. Last spring, the polka dot dominated. This year, it's been streamlined. Combining it with a love of animal print, the style set has fallen head over heels for dalmatian print.

The art of transitional outfits lies in seamlessly pairing spring staples like the trench coat, kitten heels, and woven leather tote with 2026 trends (ahem, all I mentioned above, plus high-vamp pumps, striped shirts, and more). Luckily, I've found eleven perfect winter-to-spring outfits to wear in 2026. Scroll on for a chic update to your spring outfit rotation.

Classic Trench + Button-Down

@cocoschiffer in a trench coat, white button-down, black boots, and a black leather handbag

(Image credit: @cocoschiffer)

Get the Look: Stone trench coat + white button-down + black sweater tied around the waist + square-toe ankle boots + croc embossed leather handbag

Dalmatian Print + Butter Yellow

@christietyler in Toteme, Alaïa bag, and black skirt

(Image credit: @christietyler)

Get the Look: Dalmatian print bag + butter yellow draped top + black long skirt + gold-tone signet ring

Cerulean + Espresso

@piamance in Scanlan Theodore

(Image credit: @piamance)

Get the Look: Icy blue silk blouse + espresso knee-length skirt + clutch + sling back heels

Sleeveless Turtleneck + Kitten Heels

@sylviemus_ wearing Heaven Mayhem, Maison LA, and Aritzia

(Image credit: @sylviemus_)

Get the Look: Sleeveless white turtleneck + beige trousers + open-toed kitten heels + East-West bag + earrings

High-Vamp Pumps + Column Skirt

@ingridedvinsen in corduroy skirt, black button-down, high-vamp pumps, and woven tote

(Image credit: @ingridedvinsen)

Get the Look: Black button-down + column skirt + high-vamp pumps + woven tote

Ballet + Red

@hoskelsa in Helsa Studio

(Image credit: @hoskelsa)

Get the Look: Helsa Arlena Sleeveless Turtleneck + Arlena Knit Pant + flip flops + suede zip bomber + clutch

Faux-Suede Jacket + Dark-Rinse Jeans

@nlmarilyn in dark-rinse jeans, suede jacket, white tee, and loafers

(Image credit: @nlmarilyn)

Get the Look: Faux-suede jacket + white tee + dark-rinse jeans + loafers + suede tote

Striped Long-Sleeve + Loafers

@smythsisters wearing striped long-sleeve, black jeans, and loafers

(Image credit: @smythsisters)

Get the Look: Striped long sleeve + black jeans + loafers + leather clutch

Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”