Spring bottoms
Spring is a joyful time! The spring season is from March 21 to June 21. 💐 Flowers are blooming and the grass is green as the sun is shining. It is a time when the earth’s coming back to life and so should your wardrobe! Say goodbye to bulky winter outfits. Transition to the new season by breathing life into your closet with bright colors, fresh prints and light fabrics. We’ve outlined the best bottoms for your spring wardrobe. You don’t necessarily need all of them but consider these as you put together your wardrobe and style!
Spring bottoms essentials checklist:
Structured skirts
Midi or maxi skirts
Boxy, wide-leg jeans
White jeans
Cropped jeans and pants
Chinos
High-waisted wide-leg trousers
High-rise shorts
Structured skirts:
Crisp skirts in shapes like A-lines and straight-cuts in mini and knee lengths are so perfect for springtime! These are particularly apt for workwear — all you need to do is add a button down shirt, blouse or fitted sweater. Just add refined heels and in two seconds you have a fabulous outfit for a day at the office. Skirts in colors like white, pretty pink or a pattern like polka dots look great this time of year. See more ways to wear skirts here.
Find structured skirts at J.Crew, Banana Republic, and White House Black Market.
Midi or maxi skirts:
Midi and maxi skirts are great for fickle spring weather because they keep you warmer than shorter skirts! Go for a vibrant red, soft pink or peach, or clean white. Or try a long skirt in an animal print or a classic spring pattern like polka dots! Tie a belt around your waist to show it off, or pair your skirt with an oversized sweatshirt (as reminiscent of the ‘90s). See more ways to wear midi skirts here and maxi skirts here.
Shop midi and maxi skirts at Free People, Express, and Banana Republic.
Boxy, wide-leg jeans:
Boxy, wide-leg jeans feel so spring-appropriate, right? In white or navy denim, they have a fresh, sailor, nautically-kind-of feel! Wide-leg jeans look great with all the spring tops — printed blouses, cotton blouses, crisp button downs, chambray shirts and graphic tees. Plus, this jeans cut is super flattering and leg lengthening. Highlight the waist of your boxy jeans by tucking in your top! See more ways to wear wide-leg jeans here.
Look for wide-leg jeans at Gap, Urban Outfitters, and Madewell.
White jeans:
White jeans are a classic, go-to spring piece. They look bright, clean and crisp! Style white jeans with just about everything from neutrals to colors and prints. Look for a pair that has thick enough material so it’s not see through (they exist, we promise). A cropped length is a good choice because your white jeans will mostly, or exclusively, be used for the warm months of spring and summer! See more ways to wear white jeans here.
Shop white jeans at Gap, Loft, and J.Crew.
Cropped jeans and pants:
Cropped pants in general are fantastic for spring — they give you coverage that is in between the full-length pants of winter and the shorts of summer. This makes them a great spring transition piece! Another plus to cropped jeans and pants is that they put gorgeous shoes on display! Wear ballet flats, loafers, mules, sneakers or strappy sandals that have pretty detailing or fun colors or prints. See more ways to wear cropped pants here.
Look for cropped jeans and pants at Anthropologie, Express, and Gap.
Chinos:
The easy, casual feel of cotton chinos makes them perfect for a day at the airport or in the park! Chinos can also be worn in the office by pairing them with more structured tops and shoes — this will ensure you look proper and not too casual at work. Chinos have made a resurgence on the market lately, so there are lots of great options to choose from in stores. Whether your dress them up or down, these casual lightweight pants will add to your spring wardrobe well! See more ways to wear chinos here.
High-waisted wide-leg trousers:
High-waisted wide-leg trousers are fabulous for spring! This is a super elegant pants style perfect for work, dinner, dressy lunches, or even casual wear worn with sneakers (if hemmed short enough). Prime springtime colors for wide-leg trousers are colors like tan, camel, peach, mint green or bright pink! See more ways to wear wide-leg trousers here.
Look for wide-leg trousers at Anthropologie, Express, and Zara.
High-rise shorts:
Moving from winter to spring, some of you may be itching to break out shorts! You can wear shorts in spring, especially by pairing them with fuller-coverage tops, jackets and vests. That way you’ll keep warm enough. Great for spring are elegant sophisticated shorts with a high rise (these are not booty-shorts!). Try a gorgeous pair in a fun color like marigold to brighten up an outfit, or try whites, blacks or blues. See more ways to wear shorts here.
Shop high-rise shorts at Express, Banana Republic, and BCBG.
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