09/19/25
This morning, somewhere between my first sip of coffee and pretending I didn’t have 47 tabs open, I stumbled on a Who What Wear article laying out the six trends we’re about to see everywhere this spring.
So here’s the breakdown- my takeaways on what to actually shop for, style, and steal from the runways right now.
1. The Return of the Sleeve
Fashion has officially decided subtlety is out. The sleeves this season? Big. Dramatic. Slightly extra, like that friend who texts “call me” with no context.
Style tip: Pair your puff-sleeve blouse with vintage Levi’s so it feels intentional, not costume.
What to shop for:
- Lace-trim blouses
- Dresses with oversized collars
- Cropped jackets with a little shoulder power
2. Prints That Talk Back
Checks, polka dots, spots… the louder the better. Quiet luxury had its moment, but spring is about personality prints.
Style tip: One bold print + one neutral = harmony. Or lean in and clash two prints if you want the street-style photographers to stop you.
What to shop for:
- Polka-dot midis
- Gingham skirts
- Silk scarves in punchy patterns
3. Leather, But Make It Spring
Apparently leather didn’t get the memo that it’s a fall fabric. Runways had it everywhere — skirts, jackets, even dresses that look suspiciously too good to hang back until October.
Style tip: Pair leather with lace or cotton so you don’t sweat your way through brunch.
What to shop for:
- Brown or cream midi skirts
- Vintage moto jackets
- Leather bags in dusty tones
4. Soft Meets Structured
Designers can’t decide between soft femininity or boss-energy tailoring — so they gave us both. Strong shoulders over baby-doll dresses. Lace under blazers. It’s the mash-up we didn’t know we needed.
Style tip: If you’re stuck, throw a blazer over something delicate and call it “stylist-approved contrast.”
What to shop fore:
- Oversized blazers
- Sheer tops under denim
- Dresses with corset seams
5. Pastel, But Not Easter
Forget neon, forget bubblegum — this spring it’s all about dusty, icy pastels. Pale pink, muted green, that shade of blue that looks like the inside of a martini glass.
Style tip: Wear it head-to-toe. Monochrome pastels scream runway, not kindergarten recital.
What to shop for:
- Slip dresses in muted tones
- Pastel knits
- Icy-blue bags or belts
6. Romance Meets Rebellion
Lingerie pieces, lace skirts, sheer slips… layered with biker jackets and boots. It’s giving Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette after she discovered grunge.
Style tip: If your outfit feels “too pretty,” add boots. If it feels “too tough,” add lace.
What to shop for:
- Slip dresses + leather jackets
- Sheer blouses + boxy outerwear
- Lace skirts + moto boots
The Takeaway
Spring is basically a mood board of contradictions: soft vs. structured, pretty vs. tough, pastel vs. leather. And the best part? It works.
So next time you’re thrifting or scrolling late-night Depop, keep your eyes peeled for the pieces that straddle the line- the ones that feel both romantic and rebellious. Those are the pieces that make a closet interesting.
Toodles,
XX Jennie
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