Spring style class is in session! Pull up a chair and take a seat because now that fashion’s favorite season has arrived on our calendars, it’s time to report on what’s actually shaping cool style at the moment. While we’ve analyzed and predicted what would come based on the runways, we can finally discuss what’s actually resonating in the wild.
Whether it’s the techy windbreakers that designers are giving a fashion-y spin or the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy-inspired pencil skirts that are on the rise in the wake of the hit FX series, these are—dare I say—the only spring 2026 trends matter this season. Ahead, your download on the best of the season—and, of course, what to shop.
Rich violet! Brilliant aquamarine! Punchy primaries! Spring 2026 is all about an explosion of bold color, and the key way to wear these technicolor tones is through off-kilter color pairings that shouldn’t work but somehow just do.
J.Crew
Cashmere High V-Neck Sweater
The Row
Combo Slide Two Leather Sandals
Flore Flore
Esmé Cotton Tank Top
Banana Republic
Color-Block Suede Tulip Bag
And the award for the coolest jacket trend of the moment goes to… “dad” jackets. In a surprising twist of events, it’s none other than anoraks taking the lead with their sporty overtones and weather-proof elements that are both technical and stylish in equal measure.
The chicest shoe choice you can make in 2026 is a high-vamp style. Whether flats or pumps, the silhouette brings a cool, modern feel to just about anything, from classic jeans to a cocktail dress.
Le Monde Beryl
Babouche Pump
Printed scarves are one of the savviest styling pieces to own right now, thanks in no small part to Michael Rider’s recent Celine runways that continue to provide endlessly innovative ways to wear one. My personal favorite? Layering a scarf underneath a tailored blazer or trench coat.
CELINE
Square in Silk Twill
Toteme
Striped Silk Scarf
All eyes are on Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s minimalist style with the launch of FX’s Love Story and while many of her capsule-wardrobe pieces are worthy of being an investment in your forever wardrobe, none feel quite as timeless (and yet timely) as the column skirt. Style one with mules, pumps, or knee boots to emulate the ’90s vibe.
Veda
Cole Low Waist Skirt
St. Agni
Suede Maxi Skirt
The coolest jeans you can wear right now? Cigarette styles that feature a high rise and a slim-straight fit throughout the leg—it’s impossible not to look polished in a pair.
Khaite
Danielle Stretch Jeans
Madewell
The Pencil Jean in Super Stretch Denim
Citizens of Humanity
Zurie Stretch Jeans
Levi’s
Ribcage Straight Jeans
Denim may be getting slimmer, but sunglasses are certainly getting bigger. This spring has given rise to a series of shades that channel early 2000s energy with bold curves and a vintage attitude.
Thistles
Atlas Sunglasses
