Nothing says spring like ceremoniously stowing your winter garb and stalking your favorite brands for the first sign of a strappy sandal. While we admittedly engage in this shopping ritual at the turn of every season, this spring is a little different.
During these uncertain times, we’re searching for practical, wearable pieces with serious staying power—the kind you can buy now and most certainly wear later. Rather than investing in every trend gracing Instagram, we’re reserving our credit cards for these rare pieces that will remain relevant beyond the next three months.
Which brings us to the below spring 2020 trends. Equal parts runway and real, each look is practical, affordable, and perfect for your debut when this is all over. Ahead, shop the seven trends we’re filling our carts with.
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Power Suiting
Eighties-inspired power suits bubbled up in 2018 and show no signs of stopping. Both designers and celebs pedaled the look down runways and city streets for yet another season, signaling a blazer-filled spring ahead. Embrace the trend with a Cara Delevigne-inspired pastel moment, or test the waters with a beige, black, or gray ensemble. You can even sub out the pants for jeans or a skirt if the full ’’80s businesswoman look feels a bit much.
Double Buttoned Modal Blazer
Mango
Cropped Modal Trousers
Mango
Ecru Double-Breasted Blazer
Topshop
Brown Checked Kick-Flare Trousers
Topshop
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Retro Collars
This ’70s-inspired detail featured prominently at Fashion Week and is slowly making its way mainstream—fashion insiders like Geraldine Boublil (pictured above), Imani, Pernille Teisbaek, and more have all sported a version of the look. Rock a subtle polo-style top à la Everlane, or go full bib collar with a Ganni piece.
The Italian Merino Rib Polo
Everlane
Everlane
This 70s-inspired detail featured prominently at fashion week and is slowly making its way mainstream.
Ruffled-Collar Striped Poplin Blouse
Ganni
Long-Sleeve Stretch Polo
Paloma Wool
Two-Tone Trenches
If your trench coat features a single material, apparently you’re doing it wrong. That’s the sentiment gathered from February Fashion Month, per insiders like Oumayma El Boumeshouli, Pernille Teisbaek, and Mathilde Gøhler. High-end brands are deconstructing the classic beige trench and adding licks of plaid, metallic, and tonal olives, blacks, and grays (and fast-fashion retailers are already following suit).
Trench Coat With Checked Splicing
ASOS Design
Contrast-Flaps Trench
Mango
Combination Trench Coat
Pixie Market
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Woven Bags
While clearly Bottega Veneta sits at the head of this trend, woven bags with textured leather and padded detailing are a clear winner this season. Brands like Mango, Topshop, and Philip Lim have reimagined the look at varying price points, solidifying the style as one of spring’s top bag trends. Saving up for the real deal is also a safe bet—this minimalistic style isn’t going anywhere.
Woven Leather Bag
Mango
Woven Crossbody Bag
Loeffler Randall
Trena Crossbody Bag
Hereu
Colorful Cardigans
It appears that the humble cardigan is coming with us into spring 2020. Everything from short-sleeve cardis to throwback sweater sets are on the rise, despite their cold-weather connotation. Retire your chunky beige knit and invest in its pastel counterpart for a decidedly spring look.
Hope Cardigan
The Reformation
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Joyce Ribbed Button-Down Cardigan
Urban Outfitters
The Cropped Alpaca Cardigan
Everlane
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Straight-Leg Denim
Say goodbye to your beloved kick flares and skinny jeans—straight-leg denim is making its triumphant comeback. This ’90s-inspired style hits just past the ankle and finishes with a subtle boot-cut flourish—think ’90s Cindy Crawford and modern-day Kaia Gerber.
High-Rise Loose Jeans
RE/DONE
Cindy Slit-Hem Straight-Leg Jeans
Paige
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Cindy Boot-Leg Jean
The Reformation
»80s Sleeves
No trend encapsulates the 1980s renaissance quite like statement sleeves. While this look has been around for the last few seasons, brands like Cecilie Bahnsen and Rotate Birger Christensen are kicking it into high gear (literally). Go for a full padded shoulder or an exaggerated puff sleeve—the more extra, the better.
A-line Dress With Organza Sleeves
Eloquii
Joslyn Puff-Sleeve Cropped Top
Alice + Olivia
Anika Minidress
Bec & Bridge
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