Shortly after meeting Joyce Lee, head of womenswear design at Madewell, this past winter, I made it a habit to check the retailer's site. While I instantly fell in love with the brand's contemporary styles and elevated and sophisticated basics, a no-buy period meant I never managed to purchase again following my first haul. Now that I'm ending my no-shopping period and looking to transition my wardrobe to spring and summer, I revisited Madewell and have fallen even more in love with the brand.
My core spring uniform has been made up of versatile pieces I consistently reach for and will transition to summer seamlessly. Fisherman sandals, structured jeans, and breezy poplin button-downs are all included in my starting lineup. In need of some inspiration? Keep scrolling to browse all the best Madewell finds I've already added to my cart.
Black never looked so good.
Pair these classic white jeans with a black belt and black booties for an elevated look.
These look nearly identical to my favorite designer sunglasses for a fraction of the price.
Meet the internet's latest sneaker obsession: Onitsuka Tiger shoes.
These baggy jean shorts would pair so well with a white poplin button-down and some leather slides.
Not your average white tee.
LBD: Spring edition.
Fisherman sandals will be huge this year. Trust me.
If you can't steal your partner's oversize rugby shirt, this is the next best option for a sporty chic look.
Adorable.
The cargo detailing on these shorts makes them feel so on trend.
This romper would look so good on your next vacation.
You can never have too many white maxi dresses for spring.
Chic.
Spring and summer are the best time to experiment with fun, kitschy accessories, and this adorable colorful necklace doesn't cost an arm and a leg to add to your jewelry box.
What can I say? I'm a tube-top fan.
Perfect over a swimsuit for tropical spring vacations.
I bust out my Teva sandals from storage every spring and summer, and I couldn't be more excited to unearth them this year.
So easy with a pair of straight-leg denim pants.
The buttons on these jeans make them feel extra retro.
Ballerinacore is back with a vengeance.
These olive cargo pants are at the crux of every cool girl paparazzi picture.
You'll love this pair if you're always losing your gold hoops like me.
The perfect spring dress doesn't exist—wait a minute, maybe it does.
Chunky knits are always in my spring wardrobe.
The smocked drop waist on this skirt keeps things extra interesting.
I'll leave you with this.
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