These 5 Inspiring Outfits Are Proof You Can Easily Merge Classic and Trendy Styles

If you're anything like me, you are a person that is forever loyal to your classic wardrobe yet interested in a variety of trends, but hesitant to try them out at times. I'm here to show you just how seamlessly you can combine your timeless pieces with of-the-moment options—you'd even be surprised to see how many trends right now are in fact inherently classic, making it even easier to incorporate in your outfit rotation.
To elucidate on this, I found five incredibly chic spring outfit ideas that illustrate just how easy it can be to merge forever pieces with buzzy picks this season. Think waisted cardigans, linen pants, suede jackets and bags, updated loafers, and so much more. Keep scrolling to peruse and shop each look. Here's to stylishly and smoothly stepping outside of our comfort zones.
Trends: Waisted Cardigan and Dark-Wash Jeans
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Trends: Suede Pieces and Studded Belts
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Trends: Barrel Jeans
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Trends: Woven Bags, Linen Pants, and Mesh Flats
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Trends: Socks With Shoes and Ruched Loafers
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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