As someone who gravitates toward a more minimal wardrobe, I love having outfit formulas to come back to. They take the guesswork out of getting dressed, and I know I’ll feel good in whatever I put on since I tend to stick to combinations that are comfortable but still look put-together.
For spring, there are a few I always come back to. One of my favorites is a trench coat with capris and kitten heels or ballet flats. I also love a pointelle set, like a matching knee-length skirt with a tank top or cardigan.
Even though I already have these go-tos, it’s always fun to look through photos for new styling ideas. Sometimes I’ll notice certain pieces showing up across different outfits, which helps me refine my spring shopping list, or I’ll find new ways to wear things I already have in my closet. Below, I’ve put together five outfits inspired by looks I’ve been seeing from people in Paris and London lately.
Trench Coat + Cropped Flares + Kitten Heels
(Image credit: @_livmadeline)
Trench coats are a foundational staple and, to me, the coat of spring. I recently got the Provence Coat from Rue Sophie, so I’ve been thinking about different ways to wear it. I like this version paired with cropped flare pants and kitten heels, and I’m also eyeing the High Sport Kick Pant for a more comfortable but still chic option.
ZARA
Zw Collection Oversized Trench
J.Crew
Charley Kickout Cropped Jean
Aeyde
Women’s Vero Nappa Leather Sandals
Oversize Sunglasses + Knee-Length Skirt + Pumps
(Image credit: @annelauremais)
I’ve been wearing my Chimi Giada sunglasses every day since I got them, and I’ve also been loving knee-length skirts. I like seeing them styled together with a pointed-toe pump.
Reformation
Layla Knee Length Skirt
Button-Down + Tailored Midi Skirt + Loafers
(Image credit: @nlmarilyn)
A button-down and tailored midi skirt with loafers feels effortless but still comes across as classic and polished. I like the idea of adding a colored button-down to make it a bit more interesting, and I’m considering Mango’s Wool-Blend Midi Skirt for a similar look.
Free People
Sabine Articulated Shirt
MANGO
Wool-Blend Midi-Skirt
Tony Bianco
Gatsby Loafers
Dress-Over-Pants
(Image credit: @poppyalmond)
I first started noticing dress-over-pants outfits a couple of springs ago in Brooklyn, and now it feels less like a trend and more like a regular styling choice. It makes any outfit feel a bit more interesting, and since I mostly wear skirts and dresses, it’s an easy way to still wear them when it’s too chilly for bare legs or tights.
DEIJI STUDIOS
Ruffled Striped Organic Cotton-Poplin Dress
Enza Costa
Everywhere Pant
Cardigan + Circle Skirt + T-Bar Pumps
(Image credit: @sylviemus_)
This outfit pairs a structured cardigan with a circle skirt and T-bar pumps. To recreate it, I thought of J.Crew’s Milano-Stitch Cinched-Waist Cardigan for $48, Reformation’s Gemma Skirt for $189, and the exact shoes in the photo above: Aeyde’s $535 T-bar pumps.
J.Crew
Milano-Stitch Cinched-Waist Cardigan
