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7 Cool Outfit Ideas to Wear This Spring | Who What Wear

By David Perry
Collage of women wearing spring outfits. (Image credit: @aishafarida; @deborabrosa; @greceghanem)

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Spring is finally here, but I have been in a slump while trying to figure out what to wear. The sun's warmth has brought me so much joy, but sometimes, the fickle weather can be hard to dress for. I want to look cool and effortless without overthinking and still feel completely comfortable. Luckily, I've found a few outfits on Instagram that are spring friendly, fun to style, and easy to assemble.

These outfits are from Instagram's coolest It girls, and each look is versatile and perfect for whatever spring scenario you're getting dressed for. Whether you're going out to brunch with friends, running errands all day, strolling in the city, or going to a dinner party, these outfits are top-tier, and I can't stop thinking about them. Keep scrolling to re-create them and look like the coolest version of yourself this spring.

Hot Red Top

Spring is the perfect time to delve into color if you haven't been into it before. Explore with a red tank top like the one shown below. Keep the rest of your look relatively neutral with dark-wash, low-rise jeans. Add a pair of kitten heels for a simple but chic finish to your look. If you're really not into the idea of wearing a bright color at all, trade the red top for a white one.

A woman wearing a red top, red leather jacket, dark wash jeans, and black sandals.

(Image credit: @aishafarida)

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Cotton V-Neck T-Shirt

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MANGO, Low-Rise Wideleg Jeans - Women | Mango Usa

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Cinq à Sept Frankie Kitten Heel Sandals

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Bessette Shoulder Bag

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Dark-Wash Jeans With Pointed-Toe Shoes

This outfit is equal parts casual and chic. Dark-wash jeans may seem counterintuitive for spring, but they're perfect for a night out and look even more polished with a pair of pointed-toe shoes. Honestly, pointed-toe shoes will never go out of style. Style your favorite tee with your jeans, whether it be a cool two-toned one, a simple white, or a graphic T-shirt. Complete your outfit with a black mini shoulder bag for the ultimate fashion-person look.

A woman wearing a white and black shirt, dark wash jeans, and pointed-toe shoes.

(Image credit: @_imanirandolph)

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The '90s Crewneck Tee in Compact Cotton

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Low Loose Jeans

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Natasha Pump

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Shoulder Bag

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Sporty Funnel-Neck Jacket and Jeans

Funnel-neck jackets are having a major moment this season, and I doubt the trend will go away anytime soon. In fact, once it cools down again in the fall, I predict the sporty-jacket trend will return. For now, light layers are the way to go when getting dressed for the tricky spring weather, which is where a sporty funnel-neck jacket comes in. Style yours with a simple pair of straight-leg blue jeans, and implement a contrast to your outfit with a pair of square-toe shoes. Add thick, dramatic aviator sunglasses and your go-to spring uniform is made.

A woman wearing a sporty funnel-neck jacket, blue jeans, and square toe shoes.

(Image credit: @greceghanem)

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Lydia Jacket

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Straight Leg

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Square-Toe Leather Heeled Shoes

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Slim 54mm Aviator Sunglasses

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White + Blue = Chic

If you love incorporating color into your outfits, this look is for you. The latest trending spring color combination is white and blue. These colors can mix and match any way you please, whether it be a white tank top and vibrant blue pants or vice versa. This pairing is fresh, fun, and perfect for spring. Dress up your plain white tank with a beaded necklace that matches your pants and a pair of white sandals to match your tank top. Then complete your outfit with a woven straw bag. This is the easy spring look of my dreams.

A woman wearing a white tank top, blue pants, and white sandals.

(Image credit: @bellathomas)

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Éterne Fitted Muscle Tank Top

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Kyoto Carpenter Pant

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Straw Tote Bag

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Jessie Thong Sandal

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Everyday Boule Silver, Cord and Lapis Lazuli Necklace

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All-White Everything

When in doubt, just stick with one color. Monochromatic outfits will always be chic in my book. The color of the season? White. It's a fresh neutral and looks polished at all times. Add dimension to an all-white outfit through texture and shape. For your top, stick with a ribbed tank top, and for pants, try a balloon silhouette. Add accents in a different neutral, like black, with a scarf around the waist and easy sandals. Your accents don't have to be black; you can go with softer hues like brown and tan as well.

A woman wearing a white tank, white pants, and black scarf on her waist.

(Image credit: @deborabrosa)

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Seamless Layering Tank

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Aven Pant

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Ashton Toe Loop Slide

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Leather Scarf

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Denim on Denim

Another monochromatic look that never gets old is a classic Canadian tuxedo, or a denim-on-denim outfit. Wear a denim jacket and matching jeans, and break up the colors with a pair of animal-print shoes to add some contrast. This outfit will pop, and you won't even have to try to look put-together. If you want to, you can mix and match your shades of denim for even more of an eye-catching juxtaposition.

A woman wearing a denim button-down, denim jeans, and zebra print shoes.

(Image credit: @emilisindlev)

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MANGO, Pockets Denim Jacket - Women | Mango Usa

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MANGO, Mid-Rise Balloon Jeans

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Celia Zebra-Print Calf Hair Pumps

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Coquette Chic

Dainty spring tops are trending, and it's as if coquettecore never left us. Trends rotate in and out so often, but boho chic has been around for a minute, and the subgenre of delicate coquette chic is here to stay. Fashion people mostly style their prairie tops with loose jeans for the ultimate laid-back look. Add a pair of bug-eyed sunglasses and a woven straw bag to complete this breezy outfit.

A woman wearing a lace white top, blue jeans, and a straw woven bag.

(Image credit: @stephaniebroek)

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Brigitta Top -- Salt

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Beach-To-Bar Pant

Jemina Denim Beach-to-Bar Pants $88SHOP NOW

Como Woven Tote

J.Crew Como Woven Tote Bag $148SHOP NOW

Princessa

Bonnie Clyde Princessa Sunglasses $198SHOP NOW

Kerane Marcellus

Associate Fashion Editor

Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2026 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.

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