It might still be winter, but mentally we’re already putting together our spring outfits – after all, a new season brings the opportunity to try out new looks, and with the always-tricky transitional time of year right around the corner, we’re on the hunt for sources of inspiration. Luckily with Couture and Copenhagen Fashion Week having just wrapped, the ensembles seen off the runway and outside of the shows are ripe for the picking.
Read more: The Key Spring/Summer 2024 Trends To Know Now
In Paris, moderate temperatures allowed for the subtle buds of spring to shine through, as bare legs, light outerwear, and pops of fresh colour hit the streets. In the Danish capital, the memo was dopamine dressing, with sporty, colourful outfits and floral touches reigning supreme. Proportions and layering was also big at play, with plenty of skirts over trousers looks that felt equal parts cool and practical.
The window to wear these beloved spring outfits can pass in the blink of an eye, so it’s best to take advantage of the forecast pronto. Ensembles this season saw an emphasis on easy denim, skirting of all kinds, and a variety of transitional jackets – classic staples that will easily carry you through spring and into summer. Below, you’ll find 8 shoppable, foolproof spring outfit ideas to use as your guide for the season ahead.
Leopard trench + white tee + baggy jeans = classically catty
Photo: Phil Oh
Car coat + dainty collar + swing skirt = schoolgirl chic
Photo: Phil Oh
Leather bomber + low-rise trousers + chunky dad sneakers = easy off-duty
Photo: Phil Oh
Denim maxi + yellow pop + sporty shoes = quirky cool
WWD/Getty Images
Shacket + baggy denim + ballet flats = girlish grunge
Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images
Matching set + suede slippers + sleek clutch = upgraded pyjamas
Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images
Pop of red + leather separates + bandana = midnight cowgirl
Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Classic trench + grey sweatshirt + bootcut jeans = effortless elegance
Christian Vierig/Getty Images