Spring style is in full swing, and not a moment too soon. As layers come off and days grow longer, wardrobes shift accordingly, becoming softer in color and lighter in feel. Dressing becomes a ritual of optimism, whether for rooftop dinners, walks in the park, or simply reintroducing your ankles to daylight. There’s a collective craving for palettes that lift us from our seasonal depression, silhouettes that catch the breeze, and textures that feel like freedom. Designers embraced that mood with collections that were dreamy yet grounded, bold yet entirely wearable.
From office-ready suiting to nautical neutrals, and bohemian layers to painterly prints, this season is less about reinvention and more about refinement. On the runways of New York, Paris, and Milan, designers embraced a more nuanced approach to spring dressing. Tailoring returned with fresh authority, think exaggerated shoulders, sharp lapels, and polished two-pieces that redefined power dressing.
Coastal influences took shape through windbreakers and sailor stripes, blending prep with a minimalist edge. Breezy florals and airy fabrics brought a romantic softness to the season, balanced by grounded accessories and thoughtful styling. Powdery pinks emerged as the go-to palette, adding softness across silhouettes and accents alike. These trends don’t clamor for attention. They speak with quiet confidence.
What truly brings these trends to life is how they translate off the runway. Street style distills high fashion into something personal, tactile, and real. It’s this blend of inspiration and individuality that makes fashion feel attainable. To show how these runway trends are playing out in real time, we’ve curated five standout street style looks that capture the season’s key themes. Even better: You can shop each one to give your spring wardrobe a trend-forward refresh.
Corporate Core
Back-to-office mandates have sparked a full-blown return to suiting, and Ariana DeBose delivers a master class in modern power dressing in head-to-toe Ralph Lauren. Her grey pinstripe suit nods to traditional menswear tailoring, but the exaggerated shoulders and double-breasted fit offer a sharp, updated silhouette. A crisp white shirt and textured tie double down on the corporate references, while a structured top-handle bag cosplays as a briefcase. This isn’t your average 9-to-5 uniform—it’s bolder, sleeker, and easily replicated with the lookalike pieces below.
Coastal Classics
Designers like Miu Miu and Proenza Schouler have anchored their spring collections in nautical nostalgia, and this street style look spotted on USA Today editor Anika Reed captures the trend with an elevated twist. The Polo Ralph Lauren windbreaker channels yacht club prep, made cool with a minimalist palette. A sleek white midi skirt or slip dress softens the utilitarian feel, while black croc-embossed boots and a structured carryall bring the whole look ashore. It’s a modern interpretation of maritime style: effortless, coastal, and city-ready. The sea might be calling, but this look proves the trend sails just as well on concrete.
Bohemian Chic
Karen Blanchard doesn’t just wear trends—she shapes them. The multi-hyphenate former street style photographer, blogger and now powerhouse content creator proves it in this boho-inspired look. Her flowing Akris dress, crafted from cascading ribboned panels, channels the undone 1970s flair seen on the runways of Chloé and Blumarine. A vintage suede fringe jacket adds texture and dimension, while a printed headscarf and Miu Miu sunglasses lend an effortless, retro-cool vibe. Finished with a structured top-handle bag and modernized fisherman sandals, the look proves that pulling a few standout details, like fringe, can effortlessly bring the boho revival into your wardrobe.
Breezy Blooms
Spring’s perennial love affair with florals is getting a refresh—this season, it’s all about fluid fabrics, airy silhouettes, and soft, painterly prints that feel plucked straight from a dream. Actress Ebony Obsidian stuns in a sheer, ruffled dress that floats with every step, making a strong case for the new romanticism seen on runways like Chloé, Loewe, and Zimmermann. But it’s the accessories that ground the look: a deep brown shoulder bag, gold hoops, and a single chunky bangle offer balance against the dress’s ethereal energy. And you can float through spring in something just as dreamy with our curated picks below.
Pastel Pinks
Shades of powdery pink dominated the runways at Chanel, Brandon Maxwell, and Jil Sander, where the spring-ready hue was embraced with the same softness and delicacy seen in this season’s bloom-focused looks. This street style look makes the case for going all in: a frothy ruffled dress, cinched with a structured belt, proves the hue can be both romantic and refined. Metallic pink heels mirror the palette but with a high-shine edge, while the heart-shaped bag leans into the look’s playful, whimsical energy. Whether worn head-to-toe or small doses, pink is your pastel power play, and you can shop it across fashion categories.
Below take a look at the editor-approved selections ideal for picking up for your spring outfits.
