With the warmer temperatures finally upon us, it’s time to welcome stylish new beginnings with a fresh crop of spring outfits for women. The new season offers a chance to reset, and that includes all things fashion related. Taking inspiration from street style, we put together the best spring ensembles, full of trending colors (hello, butter yellow and periwinkle blue), plus plenty of season-appropriate layering tips to ensure that the months ahead are full of fashion-forward energy.
From poplin separates perfect for the office to vibrant sneakers that will inject a dose of serotonin into all your mainstay basics, these 10 best spring outfits for women will bring all the brightness you need to liven up your wardrobe right now.
1. Rosé All Day
Nothing feels more spring-coded than the color pink. This season, steer clear of magenta Barbie tones, and instead lean into blush hues that feel light and bright. The easiest way to make the color your own is with a breezy blouse soaked in the cheerful shade, paired with denim. Tuck yours into wide-leg blue jeans for a fresh styling moment that works for the office and the weekend. Finish with modern, neutral-colored accessories such as Mary Jane flats and a shoulder bag to balance the look out.
& Other Stories Floral Embroidery Puff Sleeve Shirt
Agolde Blue Dame Jeans
Staud Ollie Bag
Mansur Gavriel Dance Mary Jane Flats
2. Polished Poplin
The white poplin midi skirt is a seasonal must-buy that no wardrobe should be without. Rework its styling for spring with simple basics that you might already own. When worn together, they will bring a new feel to this summer standby. Pair with a crochet-knit polo shirt, cropped trench jacket, and brogue-style shoes to bring new life to this closet staple. Consider this outfit a fresh look for work, an upcoming picnic in the park, or a brunch date; it’s really that versatile.
H&M Trench-Look Jacket
Alix of Bohemia Lessi Oyster Crochet Top
Suzie Kondi The Kyria Pleated Skirt
Miu Miu Monk Strap Shoe
3. Unexpected Pairings
Among the many trending colors for the spring/summer 2025 season, butter yellow, periwinkle blue, and bordeaux wine tones were all standouts in our book. Surprisingly, as this street-style look proves, these colors actually work well together. Stick to closet essentials, like a color-drenched ladylike jacket and pleated trouser pant, as your grounding forces with these hues. Add in simple accessories, such as a leather bucket bag in the pale yellow tone and clean canvas sneakers, to make this feel extra elevated.
Marni Cotton Cady Crop Jacket
Mango Wide-Leg Suit Pants
The Row Bonnie Low-Top Sneakers
Cos Mini Bucket Bag
4. Layering Master Class
Spring is all about transitional pieces that can be layered seamlessly together. Start with a silky slip skirt trimmed in lace, a seasonal go-to that will remain in your closet well past summer’s end. To prepare for spring’s unexpected temperature changes, try styling it with a knitted cardigan and T-shirt, then forgo a coat; instead, lean on an oversize blazer as your outerwear statement piece. The whole outfit gives off It-girl layering expertise with minimal effort, using basics you probably already own.
The Frankie Shop Gelso Oversized Blazer
Rag & Bone Molly Cardigan
J.Crew Gwen Lace-Trim Slip Skirt
Freda Salvador Morgan Loafers
5. City Barn Jacket
Since the barn jacket trend is not going anywhere, here’s how to transition the countryside staple into city life this spring. Pair it with a cropped and roomy button-down in baby blue and a full-volume skirt. Suede sneakers from Adidas are fail-proof essentials (and this chic sand color is certainly on trend), while the pièce de résistance of the whole ensemble is the oversize scrunchie in bold red.
Zara Corduroy Collar Waxed Jacket
TWP Boy Cotton Button-Up Crop Shirt
Ulla Johnson Angeline Skirt
Adidas Gazelle Indoor Sneakers
6. Dressed Up Utility
On the runway, there was no shortage of utilitarian pieces floating around, but if you are wondering how to make them appropriate for a stricter dress code at work, or simply how to wear them in a noncasual way, let this be your guide. Throw a military green jacket over an all-white look, complete with mainstays such as a bow-tie blouse, fluid trouser pants, and leather loafers. Simply cinch the jacket with a wrap belt to add a fashionable touch.
Madewell Easy Utility Shirt-Jacket
Another Tomorrow Bow Blouse
Favorite Daughter The Favorite Pants
7. Transitional Camel
If you want to dive into your summer wardrobe already but the weather is telling you otherwise, a few key layering tips will be your best bet. That cotton-poplin sundress can still work for 60 degree temperatures when you pair it with a camel blazer and chunkier knit sweater in a similar shade. Accessories like suede boots in a warmer tone, plus a burgundy handbag, can seamlessly transition any closet from winter to spring, allowing you to get the most wear out of your best-loved pieces.
Alex Mill Soho Blazer
Staud Wells Midi Dress
Matisse Ankle Bootie
Liffner Pillow Pouch Micro Bag
8. The Classics Remixed
If you’re not ready to retire a closet of all black in lieu of spring-forward colors, bring forward your usual go-tos, such as a great blazer, cropped pinstripe pants, and brown suede handbag. Instead of tonal styling, try mixing them with white layers and accessories; it’ll have a similar effect to using color. A button-down shirt, knit pullover, sunglasses, and even optic-white socks are easy pieces that can bring a little brightness into a dark closet, acting as transitional basics for the season ahead.
Theory Slim-Fit Wool Blazer
Co Pinstripe Straight Leg Wool Pants
Comme Si The Yves Socks
Banana Republic Leather Moc-Toe Loafer
9. Trench Dressing
The number-one spring outerwear buy is a good trench coat. It’s a timeless piece that never loses its cool factor and actually protects from the elements, including those spontaneous rain showers. Think about styling yours with other tonal essentials—a knitted vest or jumper, pleated trouser pants in chocolate brown, and leather Mary Jane flats; all make up a well-curated closet, adding even more value to a seasonal wardrobe.
Barbour Garbo Showerproof Trench Coat
Everlane The Muscle Sweater
Mango Wide-Leg Pleated Trousers
Le Monde Beryl Leather Mary Jane Ballerina Flats
10. Pops of Color
As mentioned before, when questioning how to bring new life into your closet, even the tiniest bit of color can have mega impact. If you generally stick with neutrals, why not add a colorful sneaker into your usual mix? Bright-green kicks are having a major moment with the street-style set and will add a dose of modernity to favorite springtime combinations, like an oversize blazer, satin slip skirt, and simple T-shirt.
Kallmeyer Emilio Double-Breasted Blazer
Argent Satin Midi Skirt
Nike Cortez Textile Sneaker
