Even though I work in fashion and thoughts of trends and shopping occupy a large portion of my brain, I too can get overwhelmed by which trends to spend my money on each season. I can’t buy them all,
Cigarette Pants
Technical Jackets
Sporty & Rich
Running Woman Windbreaker
This black windbreaker from every fashion person’s favorite sporty merch brand is incredibly classic (as in, easy to wear).
Patent Leather Flats
Bottega Veneta
Atomic Lambskin Leather Ballerina Flats
This is the shoe shape all the fashion girlies are wearing.
STUART WEITZMAN
Clem Patent-Leather Mary-Jane Ballet Flats
As easy-to-wear as ballet flats, but far more interesting.
Flare Jeans
Madewell
Relaxed Bootcut Jeans
Of course Madewell made the easiest-to-wear take on the flared jean trend imaginable.
FRAME
Le Easy High Waist Flare Jeans
This Frame pair gets rave reviews, and the faded black wash would be a smart addition to any denim collection.
Knee-Length Skirts
J.Crew
Gwen Lace-Trim Slip Skirt in Textured Satin
So many of our editors own this pretty slip skirt in several colors.
Nordstrom
Stretch Pencil Skirt
If it’s a knee-length pencil skirt you want, this one is pretty much flawless.
Reformation
Alena Low Waist Skirt
This ’90s-inspired skirt just needs a T-shirt, tank, or cardigan and you’re done.
Zebra Print
Butter Yellow
Banana Republic
Knit Midi Dress
Not only is this pretty draped dress comfortable—you can dress it up with heels and down with sneakers or flat sandals.
Reformation
Val 90s Mid Rise Straight Jeans in Blonde
I’m guessing your questioning how yellow jeans are considered a “jumping-off” item but trust me—these are incredibly wearable and elevated.
Posse
Rio Linen Cropped Vest in Dusty Citron
You’ll reach for this timeless pale yellow top time and time again this spring and summer.
Bloomer Shorts
Posse
Aurelia Cotton Shorts
I own this pair and find them to be the perfect length. (For reference, I’m 5’4″.)
Tailored Blazers
Aritzia
Wilfred Regal Blazer
It doesn’t get more flattering than Aritzia’s cinch-waist blazer, and the color is so good for spring.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Collarless Suiting Blazer
Thanks in part to the covered buttons, this collarless blazer looks far more expensive than it is.
Helsa
Recycled Twill S Curve
Fashion people and celebrities are huge fans of this blazer. Pair it with straight-leg jeans and kitten heels for an easy “jumping-off” outfit.
Peep-Toe Shoes
Reformation
Winnie Peep Toe Heeled Mules
I already own these and have so many outfits in mind to wear them with.
Tory Burch
Pierced Peep-Toe Slingbacks
Tory Burch turned its wildly popular pierced flats into a slingback heel, and I have no notes.
Manolo Blahnik
Jadara Slide Sandals
These are a splurge, but they’re very much a timeless version of the trend and will get lots of wear over the years.
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