While I love a new bottoms trend to try in the spring, I’ve been having trouble figuring out what top trends to wear throughout the rest of the season. I’m more of a tank top or graphic-tee dresser throughout the warm season, but I wanted to expand my style and upgrade my outfits this year. And what better way to do that than with some new tops?
Fashion girls have been wearing interesting trends, from polo shirts to lace-trim tops, to style with their everyday outfits. I’ve found inspiration from all over Instagram and IRL. These looks have been living in my mind rent-free, and they definitely will in yours, too. Keep scrolling to shop the season’s most fashionable top trends for spring.
Polo Shirts
We can all thank Miu Miu for the infamous polo shirt becoming a mainstream trend. The preppy-affiliated shirt doesn't have to look preppy all the time. For example, this outfit below looks fresh and fun, pairing a polo shirt with bloomers rather than the usual pleated skirt or trousers. I’ll be styling my polo just like this as the weather gets even warmer. If you’d like to keep your look simple, though, I recommend styling a polo shirt with a pair of cargo pants so your outfit is still cool.
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Primary-Color Button-Downs
Primary-color button-downs are about to be all the rage this spring. It’s one of the easiest ways to implement bright colors without having to overthink or try too hard. I’ve always been a fan of an oversized button-down for spring, so this is the perfect intersection of trends, IMHO. Style yours with a black miniskirt, a pair of flowy pants, Bermuda shorts, or a simple pair of jeans. Red, yellow, and blue never sounded so chic.
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Prairie Tops
Prairie tops have been on my radar for some time now. It’s a trend from the boho-chic aesthetic popularized by Isabel Marant. Now, fashion people are into that style again, and prairie tops are proof. Stylish dressers are keeping it simple by pairing their prairie tops with blue jeans and pointed-toe shoes or flats, like the look below. If you’re just dipping your toe into boho-chic dressing, this is a great outfit formula. If you’re a dedicated boho-chic fan, go all out and try styling your prairie top with a similar skirt and a jacket over your outfit to dress it up a bit.
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Cowl-Neck Tops
I’m always stuck on what top to wear for a big night out, whether it be a fancy dinner with friends or a work event. My overthinking has finally eased because I saw fashion people are wearing cowl-neck tops again. This style isn’t a new trend, per se, but it’s a classic that’s definitely back for spring and summer. It’s equal parts chic and fun to style. You can pair it with a simple knee-length skirt, a pair of jeans, or trousers. It’s a top that will instantly elevate your outfit for those days when you want to feel chic and put together without having to put a ton of effort into an elaborate outfit.
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Baseball Tees
Baseball tees are taking over this spring, and I’m so excited to style the trend. It feels very '90s and looks so chic with a simple pair of pants and wedge sandals, if you want to dress it up. It’s a versatile trend too, so if you want to keep it casual, just trade out the trousers for a pair of straight-leg blue jeans. The color combinations of this style of shirt are also endless, as brands from Zara to COS to Aritzia are already all over it.
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Lace-Trim Tops
The chicest top trend of them all is the lace-trim top. Last year, lace-trim skirts were everywhere, but the detail has expanded to tops, and I couldn’t be happier. Spring layering has always been a hard task for anyone with the fickle weather, but layering a lace-trim top underneath a simple sweater is a style trick that I will be using all season. All the It girls, including my chic coworkers, have been styling this trend with such ease. On chilly days, I’ll be recreating this look below and layering a trench coat over it to complete my outfit. On warmer days, I can’t wait to hear the compliments I’ll receive from removing my sweater and tying it around my shoulders to show off my lace-trim top.
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