6 Classic Spring Outfits

When you think of spring fashion, what comes to mind? Florals, white jeans, pretty pastel colors? Yes, me too. Classic spring outfits always include some key wardrobe pieces. While every season has its own set of classic styles, spring brings us a newer and more colorful palette to work with. When you have the right pieces in your closet, it can be easy to throw together a classic look. Today, I’m sharing a roundup of 6 classic spring outfit ideas to inspire you this season.

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6 Classic Spring Outfits

Floral Spring Dress

Spring florals are special since we have just come out of a darker and cooler winter season. I love having a long dress to wear when the weather is a little finicky. Opt for a maxi dress when you need an extra layer but don’t want to wear pants. You can still cover your arms with a denim jacket for a more casual feel. I love this look for a lunch with the girls. The pop of pink and orange against the white is such a crisp and classic spring outfit. This floral dress is a classic choice for day or night.

Nautical Outfit

Once spring hits, it’s time to bring out all the nautical vibes! The blue and white stripes bring a fresh feeling to any look. A simple white button-up shirt is a capsule wardrobe hero. For spring, opt for a short sleeve version to style with all your pants. Choose a vibrant stripe like these pants (which come in petite and regular length!) or go for a more subtle tone. You can also wear a striped shirt with your white linen pants or white jeans!

While neutral shoes go with any outfit, I love white shoes for a nautical inspired look. But these cute striped needlepoint sandals are also adorable! You can take 20% off your order of $200+ with THEFASHIONHOUSEMOM.

Eyelet Midi Dress

As much as I think there is a place for a floral dresses in a spring wardrobe, there is equal room for an eyelet midi dress. Think of eyelet as a fun monochrome print that you can pair with just about anything. Wearing neutral accessories with eyelet keeps the look very classic and chic. If it’s chilly, put on your denim jacket for a classic spring transition outfit. Wear this to brunch or site-seeing like I did in Washington D.C.

A Classic Trench Coat

A trench coat is a spring classic! You always needs a light extra layer in spring since the weather can be unpredictable. It is part of every spring capsule wardrobe. Choose a neutral trench coat to get the most use out of it. I do believe that navy is a neutral. It really does go with every color. Navy and white are a classic yet contrasting color combo.

I’m wearing the iconic Sandro pleated trench. The flowy fabric gives off a timeless appeal and makes this appropriate for casual to more formal occasions. You may want to see my previous post for more tips on how to style a trench coat. Here I’m styling it with white linen pants and a light striped sweater.

Floral Blouse

Florals for Spring is groundbreaking right? Always a classic, spring is really all about florals. In nature and in fashion. Try wearing a floral blouse with a pair of neutral pants, white jeans, or light-wash jeans for a pretty spring look. I love this floral top I’m wearing. Blue and green are such a beautiful color combination and so fresh for spring. The green pants I’m wearing sold out super quick, however this similar pair is also a great choice.

White Jeans Outfit

While white jeans can be worn all year long (they look great with a black sweater and boots), wearing white in spring just feels most appropriate. Depending on the weather, you can wear white jeans with a light sweater or tank for a classic spring outfit. This is an easy day to night style! Style your white jeans with ballet flats for the ultimate in classic spring fashion.

The trick to great looking white jeans is the fabric content. A lot of brands like to add a lot of stretchy fabric to white jeans. In my opinion this is not how you get a classic jeans look. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want every line and curve accentuated in my white jeans. Choose a lower stretch denim when buying white jeans. Not only does it flatter your shape but it also helps to keep the shape of the jeans in tact. I love these straight-leg white jeans made from 98% cotton. As you can see, they fall nice on the leg and are not tight but are perfectly comfortable. I also didn’t have to get these hemmed since they are technically a crop jean (I’m 5″2′).

Tips for Achieving a Classic Fashion Style

• Wear Neutral Accessories– Neutral accessories like bags, shoes, and belts can be worn with multiple outfits and lay the foundation of a classic capsule wardrobe.
• Practice Understated Elegance– As Coco Chanel once said, “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” It’s the small details that really attract the eye and make for a classic fashion look. Opt for one statement piece whether its a statement printed dress with minimal accessories, or a simple monochrome outfit with statement earrings.
• Choose Tailored Clothing– oversized clothing is more trendy. When achieving a classic look, keep your clothing tailored and well fitting. This might mean you have to take your favorite pants to the tailor to get a perfect fit.
• Invest in a high-quality handbag– High quality doesn’t not mean overly expensive. A nice leather handbag is timeless all year long. During the spring and summer months, a great raffia tote is so classic.
• Choose traditional prints– like stripes, plaids, polka dots, and small florals.
• Keep your colors complimentary– strong contrasting colors can seem a bit more modern, For classic dressing, keep the colors in or close to the same color family. Try blue and green, or pink and orange color pairings.