Just a Whole Wad of Really Cool Styling Ideas to Inspire Your Next Outfit
I'm not sure about you, but even as a fashion editor, I find myself getting stuck in a fashion rut—especially during this weird transitional time when it's not freezing but definitely not warm. I'm altogether ready to be in a spring state of mind.
So today, I thought I'd share a whole bunch of really cool outfits and styling ideas that I've spotted lately to get the sartorial juices flowing and get inspired for the new season ahead. Many of these looks feature cool in-between-season layering tricks as well as easy and simple outfit formulas that always work. Keep scrolling below to inspire your next outfit.
Give your outfit interest and dimension by combining a knit miniskirt with a textured oversize blazer and heavy-duty moto boots (and let those calf socks show!). It's a seriously cool winter-to-spring look.
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Spring is the perfect time to lean into the maxi-skirt trend. Pair a long linen one with a longline lightweight jacket and a crisp white tee. Pull the look together with a chic belt. Finish the ensemble with cool sneakers for a look that screams spring.
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There's something about a striped knit sweater and ballet flats that instantly convey the arrival of spring. Go for a refreshingly cool pink-and-green color combo with relaxed jeans.
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The most dominant color trend of 2023 is vibrant chili-pepper red. Wear the trending color with your baggy jeans and a neutral wool coat to uplift your whole look.
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An easy way to get into the spring spirit is with colorful accessories. We love the idea of combining neutral tailored pieces with warm-weather accessories such as a bucket hat and beads.
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Ivory hues combined with touches of chic black make every outfit look more expensive. Go for a long coat and a silky skirt to exude The Row vibes.
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The mixed components of this outfit blend together in eclectic perfection! It's ideal if you love both balletcore and bomber jackets.
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It's all about denim-on-denim looks this spring—putting a fresh spin on the Canadian tuxedo. Layer your denim for a modern spring look.
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Metallics are having a major moment this spring. Silver pants, in particular, have been spotted all over the fashion set. Style them with neutrals to let the statement pants pop. A beige blazer and mules are the perfect combination.
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For an easy spring look, opt for relaxed white jeans paired with black slingbacks, a classic belt, and a bomber. Effortlessly cool.
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Add a lighter, brighter touch to your new-season look, and go for pale-pink tailored pieces. Add white sneakers and throw a pastel sweater over your shoulders to give the ensemble a casual touch.
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Shop the matching Femi Tailored Trousers ($125).
You just can't go wrong with classic Parisian styling—a long trench, straight-leg jeans, a button-down, a woven bag, and chic mules embody effortlessly chic French-girl spring style.
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Up next, 5 Colors That Make Your Jeans Look Very 2023
Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.
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