3 Spring Trends to Try Before They Become Too Popular

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I'm far from a fashion trailblazer, but I'll admit that oversaturated trends tend to be a bit off-putting to me. If a trend has its own TikTok terminology, it's probably not something I want to spend my money on. One thing I do to stay ahead of the curve is try out seasonal trends early. I have a not-so-secret advantage: I live in Los Angeles, where I can easily test-drive spring and summer trends in the middle of winter. I know that not everyone enjoys this privilege, but with some strategic layering, anything is possible! 

Below, I rounded up some spring/summer 2024 trends straight from the runways that I predict will explode once April arrives. Valentino, Victoria Beckham, and Ganni are just a few of our reader-favorite brands I've included, along with shoppable selections from H&M, Mango, and more. 

1. Long Shorts

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Valentino S/S 24
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Gestuz S/S 24
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Victoria Beckham S/S 24
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3.1 Phillip Lim S/S 24
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Kernemilk S/S 24
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Baum und Pferdgarten S/S 24
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2. Dresses Over Pants

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Mark Kenly Domino Tan S/S 24
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Issey Miyake S/S 24
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Ganni S/S 24
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Stine Goya S/S 24
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Ganni S/S 24
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Saks Potts S/S 24
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3. Pedal Pushers

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3.1 Phillip Lim S/S 24
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Retrofete S/S 24
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3.1 Phillip Lim S/S 24
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A. Roege Hove S/S 24
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Mirror Palais S/S 24
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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 12 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.