As we settle into a new season, I can't help but get excited for some fresh new changes to my wardrobe—pieces that align with the warmer weather and all the activities that spring brings. While I don't want to overhaul my entire wardrobe, there are a handful of new, subtle silhouettes that I can't wait to add to my arsenal—and will unquestionably make my outfits feel fashion-forward and on-trend this season.
For spring, designers such as The Row, Toteme, and Khaite have switched up their signature silhouettes with subtle twists which are inspiring me to look at my daily basics a little differently. Think shrunken blazers with higher button placements oozing a '60s aesthetic. While we'll always love our wide-leg trousers, this season, we're seeing a return of slimmer silhouettes, and when it comes to shoes and accessories, I'll be swapping my classic loafers for softer styles, and my shoulder bag for an east-west silhouette.
Keep scrolling for the subtle new silhouettes to add to your wardrobe for an on-trend look this season.
Blazers Shrink and Buttons Go Higher
The elegant proportions of the ’60s cropped jacket have been in the spotlight for the past season, and this spring and summer, we’re seeing fresh takes on the prim-and-proper trend. Think nipped waists, higher button placements, collarless styles, and shrunken blazers in a variety of fabrics.
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Sneakers Go Narrow, Retro, and Thin-Soled
Retro sneakers continue their dominance this spring and summer, and we're seeing minimalist styles with a slightly narrower silhouette and thinner soles take center stage. The Adidas Tokyo, COS's minimal leather sneakers, and Prada's suede sneakers are great choices to lean into the trend.
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Pants Get Slimmer
Sure, we'll always love our wide-leg trousers, but this spring, we're seeing slimmer silhouettes stealing the spotlight. Designers brought forth chic iterations on formfitting tailoring—from slouchy straight-leg pants to cigarette styles and skinny subtle flares—at Miu Miu, Loewe, Sportmax, and Tod's.
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Jacket Necklines Graze the Chin
When it comes to jacket trends, fashion people can't get enough of funnel-neck silhouettes—thanks to a whole host of designers from Gucci to Chloé showcasing the chin-grazing outerwear on the runways. The topper feels of-the-moment and unabashedly cool—and there are plenty options for every budget on the market right now.
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White Tank Tops Take a U-Turn
White tank tops are a permanent fixture in our spring/summer wardrobes, but this season, it's all about scoop-neck styles—a silhouette that was all over the spring 2025 runways—paired with everything from embellished skirts to wide-leg jeans.
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Waists Nip In, Hems Flare Out
Once associated with cringeworthy 2000s-era style, peplum tops are making a fresh comeback thanks to designers such as Khaite, Alaïa, and Jil Sander. There are plenty of flared-out hemlines making their mark on the market, in particular at Zara—inspiring us to play with peplum this spring.
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Loafers Get Softer
We love our classic loafers, but instead of structured leather loafers, this spring, opt for softer silhouettes with ruching detail—a trend we saw from Prada to Saint Laurent—oozing a casual luxurious aesthetic. They'll look chic with everything from Bermuda shorts to jeans.
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Bags Go East-West
The chicest handbag silhouette to try this season? The east-west bag of course. Alaïa’s Le Teckel continues to be a favorite among the fashion set, but there are a whole host of midrange and affordable options that lean into the trend perfectly.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
