Hear that noise? It’s the clock counting down the days until the official start of spring. With a new season on the horizon, there’s so much to be excited about—warmer temperatures, fresh trends, the prospect of spring travel… The list goes on and on, but there is one specific thing I’m looking forward to most: a chance to update my wardrobe. I’ve been feeling fatigued when choosing what to wear for this last stretch of winter, and if you’re reading this, I’m guessing you are tired too. We all want to ditch a few layers, but it’s not always straightforward.
A shift into a new season, especially spring, requires some work. You’re weighing which pieces are worth investing in and dealing with transitional weather. It’s a delicate balancing act that can be, at times, overwhelming. So where does one turn for a blueprint to make sound sartorial decisions? The French, obviously. While I believe that great outfit ideas can come from anywhere, I know that no one does it like the French. Blame their innate je ne sais quoi. It’s only natural, then, that I’d turn to the Parisian fashion set as a guidepost for changing my closet for the new season.
Ahead, you’ll find 20 simple spring outfits that can be copied and pasted into any wardrobe, no matter where you live—plus the key pieces you’ll need to re-create the looks yourself. Consider this your one-stop shop for being à la mode this spring.