I love the days when my heavy winter coat can be stored in my basement closet, and a jean jacket or trench coat is sufficient. I feel lighter, happier, and more carefree as I smell the spring flowers while the sun shines past dinner. I’m a fan of classic clothing I can wear year to year, but I need to toss in current trends to feel more pulled together, young, and hip.
Here are five spring looks to have on your fashion radar.
1. Midi Dresses
This is the one trend I kept on this list, as I updated it from two years ago! Midi dresses are holding strong mamas. I’m still wearing my entire look from two years ago below.
Dresses of all lengths are always stylish for spring and summer; you really can’t go wrong. The midi length, hitting anywhere between your knee and ankle, gives the vintage style a comeback. As someone who is only 5’3, I tend to feel shorter with shorter dress lengths, but I love the midi style because I can wear any shoe and feel stylish!
I’m wearing low-profile sneakers here, but this look would work with a sandal, a wedge, or dressed up with a heel. I’m keeping it casual with a cropped jean jacket for a cooler day.
2. Woven Styles
I have been seeing a lot of fashion and accessories that have a woven/raffia look. This is anywhere from bags to shoes and even clothing. I found a medium-sized tote bag on Amazon that fit the bill for me, and I love that it basically matches with everything I own!
I think this trend is perfect for a spring or summer sandal. I tried a driving loafer and wasn’t a fan. See for yourself below and let me know your opinion. I think going with a sandal in this trend is better!
3. Wide Leg Pants
All the wide legs, please! I will always love my skinny jeans, especially tucked into knee-high boots (which aren’t going away any time soon), but wide legs are so much more comfortable. In my working days, I had a great black pair of wide leg trousers in my regular rotation. I found new ones from Old Navy I’ve been wearing a lot, as well as a wide leg jean (below) (also from Old Navy).
4. Feminine Details
Last year, with the Barbie craze going on, we saw a ton of pink everything. This year, it has morphed into more feminine details. Think bows, 3D florals, and lace and tulle. As with the woven trend, this one is everywhere, too, on accessories, jewelry, bags, shoes, all types of clothing, basically everything!
5. Slingbacks
Slingback shoes are the rage for your spring shoe trend. In flats or heels, this shoe style is more comfortable (in my opinion) than closed-back versions. Combine this style with some feminine details, and you have the most stylish shoe for spring 2024!
I have these flats above and have worn them with jeans, my wide leg pants and midi dresses. I am old-fashioned and like to match my shoes with my bag as much as possible. If you’d like to talk more about fashion, please check out my personal Instagram and blog, Momma Wanderer. Thanks!
Also, check out what Vogue believes are the hottest 2024 spring trends!
