As a fashion editor, I've become the shopping ChatGPT of my friend group. Whenever someone has a big event or is on the hunt for a niche item, it's not long before I receive an SOS text. I happily fulfill recommendation requests about everything from wedding guest dresses to investment purchases. Shopping is part of my job, after all, and I'm always thrilled to share my findings. So when one of my friends asked me what she should be adding to her closet for spring 2025, I was all ears.
There are so many fresh trends bubbling up this season I almost didn't know where to begin. Trends from butter yellow to powder pink, hourglass shapes to lace details, and mixed textures to sheer elements are poised to be impactful in the coming months. Since there are too many stunning trends to choose from, I decided to send her a ton of great shopping picks that touch on each so she can choose what speaks to her. After much curating, I landed on 34 items I think are key buys for spring. Below are the best spring items from my shopping list, from east-west bags to full skirts and statement belts.
Full skirts are everywhere right now.
Powder pink!
The matching skirt is so good.
Hourglass shapes will continue to trend.
I love the mixed fabrics here.
You can just tell these are comfortable.
Funnel-neck outerwear is still going strong.
Butter yellow is the moment.
Quintessentially spring.
Another spring staple.
This whole outfit is 10/10.
Khaite is leading the charge of the snakeskin renaissance.
Poplin skirts scream spring.
The shape! The color! The price!
This dress has already gone viral.
The color of the year.
How flattering is this silhouette?
*The* Toteme barn jacket just got a spring update.
Belts are having a moment, and this one is outfit making.
Nothing says spring like a modern cardigan.
Another chic east-west option.
What a stunning color.
These are already causing a stir among the fashion crowd.
I can't resist an hourglass silhouette.
More butter yellow.
Big bangles are it.
Khaite can do no wrong.
I already own this and can confirm how good it is.
This is one of the softest sweaters I've ever touched.
Look at that texture.
I love the sculptural element here.
Get in on the boho and Western trends with this bag.
The spring version of Instagram's favorite belt.
Just think of the styling possibilities.
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