9 Ways To Style Cute Outfits With Spring Fashion
As we head into spring and you take a good long look at your closet, we’re here to help you make the most out of your wardrobe. With so many new types of fashion styles and trendy outfits showing up on runways, in streetwear, and even from Pinterest, it can be overwhelming deciding what to wear.
Modern fashion is always changing and evolving, which means that there is always time to play around with your personal style and create cool outfits that you feel not only confident in, but comfortable, as well!
Not sure where to begin with the new trends for spring clothes? We’re sharing a few of this year’s trends with you, plus creative ways to style each outfit, even if you are on a budget!
What are the Best Trends for Spring 2022?
Many of last year’s trends are returning, including loose, oversized clothing and comfortable loungewear. With a hopeful return to larger events this year, fashion is taking it up a notch by incorporating elevated fashion trends into the mix. In this list we’re featuring, just to name a few:
Vintage Floral Patterns
Military Fashion
Pastel Aesthetic
Romantic, Feminine Detailing
Have Fun With Color
Menswear for Women
Oversized Clothing
Volume Pieces
Upgraded Loungewear
How to Wear Spring Fashion Trends?
Many of the styled looks are mixing and matching a variety of trends, allowing you to create chic, yet casual outfits.
Get Creative with Proportions
One large trend for spring is to mix and match proportions in your outfits. This means choosing an oversized shirt but pairing it with a fitted dress underneath. Or, choose a structured blazer with a crop top underneath. Don’t be afraid to try different styles and fits until you find what works best for your body.
Get Bold With Patterns
Another trend for spring is mixing and matching patterns. This means incorporating several of the trends together, such as floral prints with pastels. Or, try mixing a feminine, floral dress with a pair of combat boots for a soft, yet edgy vibe. For an extra adventure look, try mixing a variety of patterns—stripes, polka dots or tie dye—with each other.
Find Your Hero Pieces
Your ‘hero piece’ is your statement piece that you build an entire outfit around. This might be a structured blouse, oversized shirt or your favorite jeans, but before you incorporate this year’s trends into your wardrobe, find the items that you can wear year round. Once you have these core items into your wardrobe, then layer on your favorite trends for spring!
Find a Few Statement Jewelry Items
Bold jewelry hasn’t gone away just yet. Try a pair of gold hoops or 2-3 necklaces layered on top. If you keep your entire outfit neutral, add a pop of color with a bright earring. However you want to incorporate bold statement jewelry, just remember to keep the focus on those items, so don’t wear them all at once!
Style Cute Outfits With Spring Trends
While many fashion trends are often only seen on models and advertisements, we’re including our favorite looks from these fashion trends with individuals of all shapes, sizes, and ethnicities because we believe that every body is beautiful. You can shop by outfit below.
Vintage Floral Pattern
The spring is no stranger to floral dresses. This year, however, many spring clothes are focusing on vintage floral print, long flowing dresses and elegant details. These floral dresses can be worn all year round, but especially when choosing darker floral print, which can be worn with tights or jackets for winter or fall dresses. Mix and match feminine floral prints with edgier items (such as combat boots) for a juxtaposition of soft and hard.
Shop the Trend:
Abercrombie & Fitch
Floral Mini Skirt Two Piece Set
The print makes us think of vintage china, but this sweet two-piece set has a puff sleeve crop with a A-line mini skirt to complete the look. Perfect to transition into a summer outfit. Or, add a faux leather moto jacket and boots and take this look into the fall.
Lulus
Beige Floral Print Tie-Front Top
This top combines a few of our favorite trends into one stylish, yet romantic top. Feminine detailing with a bold floral pattern, this top can be dressed up for date night or dress down with denim shorts!
Lulus
Dark Green Floral Print Midi Dress
With high neck and cinched waist, this green floral dress would be the perfect outfit with heels or ankle boots for an afternoon wedding, church or brunch.
Menswear for Women
We don’t just mean any old blazer or suit set. This trend is about mixing and matching long, tailored blazers and pants with oversized pieces. Play with proportions by wearing a longer oversized jacket over a smaller crop top. This trend lends itself well to vintage fashion and thrift store finds to curate an outfit that is effortless tomboy style.
Shop the Trend:
Urban Outfitters
Vintage Striped Menswear Shirt
This oversized vintage shirt is classic menswear. Wear it with jeans, tie it for a cropped look, or wear it open over a skirt or shorts for a variety of outfit ideas.
Amazon
Lock & Love Long Blazer
With a long length and a vintage feel, this plaid blazer is appropriate for the office and the weekend.
Madewell
Pleated Slouchy Chino Pants
Workwear, but call it fashion. These relaxed chinos aren’t your dad’s pleated work pants. Style them with a fitted white tee or with an oversized cardigan or coat for a dressy casual, layered look.
Experiment with Colors and Patterns
Okay, we’ll admit — many of you might be thinking, is this is a throwback to the 90’s? While you can certainly pay homage to that decade with bright colors and patterns, you can also mix and match bold patterns with understated colors. Try mixing and matching colors with a variety of patterns, for a fun and bold look for spring.
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Madewell
Patterned Bandana
Not ready to go fully into this bold and bright trend? Try adding pattern in a small way, such as an accessory like this bandana. Plus, it’s super affordable!
Amazon
Color Block Hoodie
Yes, this hoodie feels straight out of Saved By the Bell but it’s a fun and unique way to jump into the bold color trend. Try it with a simple pair of jeans and white sneakers.
Nordstrom
Paloma Sports Bra
Who said that activewear couldn’t be part of new trends? This lime green sports bra from Girlfriend Collective is not only made from sustainable materials, (hello recycled water bottles!) but it’s the perfect complement to a sweaty workout.
Military Fashion
Military style is making a big comeback. Think neutral color palettes of khaki, tans, and olive greens with chunky, cargo detailing. While bomber jackets and combat boots may feel masculine, it’s time to make it our own and use these easy pieces to create outfits for women that can be worn all year round. Try wearing a military style jacket with a white lace dress underneath or a pair of oversized cargo pants with a fitted crop top.
Shop the Trend:
Amazon
Front Stretch Denim Utility Jacket
The military jacket is one staple that has been around for awhile. This outerwear has a drawstring to help since in your waist for added definition.
Amazon
Dr. Martens 1460 Originals Eight-Eye Lace-Up Boot
Dr. Martens are synonymous with combat boots. This shoe can transform any casual outfit into a military-inspired ensemble.
Urban Outfitters
Over dyed Denim Drawstring Short
These olive green shorts are an easy neutral, with only a subtle nod to the military trend.
Pastel Aesthetic Clothes
The pure mention of pastel clothing immediately conjures up thoughts of Easter, jelly beans, and the springtime of our childhood. However, the pastel trend can be a fun way to add color into your clothing, simply by adding a pop of color. For spring outfits, look for pastel clothes that use mint green, light pinks, lilacs, and sunny yellows. However, the pastel trend can transition into cute summer outfits and year round as well, so don’t limit yourself to spring!
Shop the Trend:
Amazon
Ultra Lightweight Air Knit Running Shoes
We already love a good running shoe, but this breathable mesh shoe is perfect for everyday wear. Add in a light pastel color? Yes, please!
Urban Outfitters
Short Sleeve Coverall Jumpsuit
Sure, this is equally part of the military trend, but we loved this soft color for an unusual touch on the standard jumpsuit.
Urban Outfitters
Nico Fleece Shirt Jacket
The shacket is already a popular trend (a shirt + jacket, for those in the know) but this pink is the perfect color for spring.
Romantic, Feminine Details
Perhaps one of our favorite spring trends, look for wardrobe pieces that are full of romantic and feminine details. Many of these items can be staples in a capsule wardrobe, especially when the hero piece is a delicate blouse or flowing skirt. Mix loose, billowy tops with structured denim or ripped jeans or layer and oversized blazer on a white lace maxi dress. Scarves and hair ribbons can be a simple way to give a feminine touch to a more simplistic outfit.
Shop the trend:
Lulus
Pink Tiered Maxi Dress
We love a maxi dress for a simple summer outfit, but the braided straps and tie on this dress take it up another level.
Amazon
Ruffle Smocked Top
Ruffle detailing on the straps and the bottom of this smocked tank make this floral top extra romantic.
Lulus
Floral Print Hair Scarf
Add a romantic and feminine touch to any outfit with these floral hair scarves. Short hair? Wear this floral accessory as a headband!
Oversized Proportions
Oversized shirts doesn’t necessarily mean baggy clothes. Instead, this trend is an easy way to play with proportions in your outfits. Wear an oversized mens shirt with a belt, gold hoops, and skinny jeans or faux leather leggings. Or, style a long cardigan with a crop top and structured skirt underneath. The oversized clothing trend is a great way to add this season’s fashion trends into your wardrobe, but never leave your comfy clothes.
Shop the Trend:
Lulus
Dusty Pink Wide Leg Jumpsuit
Hello summer! This lightweight jumpsuit screams carefree afternoons and sunny days. Plus the wide leg fit makes it extra comfy!
Free People
Easy House Dress
The shirt dress has been a popular staple of the stay-at-home wardrobe, but we love this oversized t-shirt dress for it’s ability to be the perfect loungewear outfit and a casual outfit.
Free People
Shaya Sweatshirt Dress
If you have a house dress, why not a house sweatshirt? This oversized sweatshirt dress is cozy, casual, and comfortable in one brightly colored package. Not ready to wear it as a dress just yet? Style this long hoodie with a pair of mom jeans or over a longer skirt, playing on the oversized trend.
Volume Pieces
Adding volume into your wardrobe is another way to experiment with styles, such as puffy sleeves, large collars, or billowy layers. If you’re adding volume pieces into your wardrobe, keep the rest of your outfit simple. Pair a cropped top with a relaxed pair of jeans. Or, mix and match layers to incorporate this volume trend with others, such as a military-inspired piece.
Shop The Trend:
Amazon
Loose-Fit Paperbag Waist Short
As the name implies, these shorts have a tie top with ruffled detailing, perfect for dressing for work with a blazer (as seen here) or casual with a tank top and statement earrings.
Amazon
Puff-Sleeve Stretch Jersey T-Shirt
This fun puff sleeve detailing completely transforms a standard jersey t-shirt into a statement piece!
Free People
Daisy Chains Eyelet Top
Romantic detailing, check. Billowy sleeves, check. This top just checks all of the boxes for a boho step into this spring trend.
Upgraded Loungewear Sets
2020 and 2021 were the years of loungewear, so it is no surprise that it is continuing into this spring. However, this year, our pajama sets aren’t simply sleepwear. Instead, look ahead for upgraded loungewear sets—pieces of loungewear (think joggers and sweaters) that you can take from the house to happy hour. Pair these loungewear sets with military jackets, sneakers, denim jackets, or even with a blazer as an overcoat to your sweatshirt set. We love any excuse to stay comfortable while in a cute outfit!
Shop the Trend:
Amazon
Two Piece Pullover Top + Jogger Loungewear Set
This comfortable jogger set is the perfect loungewear for work from home, but add a pair of sneakers and a denim jacket and you’re ready to go out.
Lulus
Lady Olive Sweater Loungewear
Ready to really take your loungewear up a notch? These sweater pieces are the perfect upgrade to your standard pajamas.
Amazon
Balloon Sleeve Cropped Sweatshirt and Short Set
Another of our favorite two piece sets, this casual set rises above the rest with delicate balloon sleeves and a thick, comfortable fabric.