Getting ahead of the curve on spring trends is a must. We’re talking breezy dresses, shorts, and lightweight blouses! Fashion expert Meredith Shaw and curvy fashion influencer Marielle Elizabeth shared their favourite pieces and how to style them to give you some inspo to keep on deck when the warm weather arrives. Scroll on and get ready to get out of those sweatpants!
Raincoats
With spring, comes rain so a cute raincoat is a must-have for this season! We love this one from Noize, a sustainable Montreal brand, for its vibrant indigo colour. Pair it with a cropped denim jacket for an added layer of warmth and your favourite matching athleisure set and you’re ready to step out into any rainy day. Don’t forget your rain boots! These ones from Cougar are great for people who need a wide sole.
SHOP: Lyra Plus Mid-Length Raincoat; $136.50 at Noize | Medium Wash Denim Jacket; $89.50 at Gussied Up | Light Support Powerchill Longline Sports Bra Tank; $25 at Old Navy | Extra High-Waisted Powerchill Hidden Pocket 7/8 Length Leggings; $16.97 at Old Navy | London Large Hand-Woven Tote; $175 at PreneLove | Firenze Chelsea Rain Boot; $80 at Cougar | Hunter Regular Width Original Play Short Rain Boot; $120 at Penningtons
Animal print
Pattern clashing can be daunting but spring is a great time to try new things. Putting together a number of animal prints that have similar tones in one outfit and then grounding it all together with a pop of colour like with this button-up shirt from Seek Shelter is a great way to ease into the trend without feeling like you’re going all over the place.
SHOP: Port Dress Es; $288 at Reformation | Llyod Button Up Shirt in Sunbake; $225 at Seek Shelter | The Daily Plump; $298 at Poppy Barley | Salt + Pepper Pouch; $78 at PrimeCut
Denim
We love a wide leg jean, and these ones from Fox + Whit are to die for. The wider, more relaxed fit gives us Y2K vibes and matching it with this bright bubblegum pink cardigan makes this outfit chic yet causal.
SHOP: Wide Leg Jean; $80 at Fox + Whit | Wide Belt with Braid Detail; $25.95 at Penningtons | Hubba Hubba Bubba Bubblegum Cardigan; $79.99 at Fox + Whit | Bamboo Tank; $38.50 at Gussied Up | Valerria High Heel Mule Sandals; $59.99 at Call It Spring | Pink and Orange Chesca Bag; $150 at Never Fully Dressed | 3 Pack Bag Strap Extender; $7.29 at Amazon
Neon
Neon has been all over New York Fashion Week. Bright and bold colours are perfect for spring and we love this apple green pleated skirt from Lora Gene paired with a more neutral oversized jean shirt from Old Navy.
SHOP: Sienna Pleated Skirt in Bright Apple Green; $119 at Lora Gene | Oversized Boyfriend Utility Pocket Jean Shirt; $36.99 at Old Navy | Sintra Cow Penny Loafers; $235 at Macguire
Romantic dresses
Nothing screams spring like romantic dresses! Think floral, baby doll dresses and puffy sleeves. This mini dress is perfectly paired with a chunky chain necklace—it’s super on-trend. And throw on these cute clear strap mules from Pretty Little Thing, a brand that carries options for wide feet.
SHOP: Twisted Wunder Plus Floral Puff Sleeve Mini Dress; $106 at Asos | Red Carpet Strapless Full-Busted Underwire Bra; $90 at Wacoal | Clear Bra Straps; $2.97 at Penningtons | Olive Pu Mini Grab Bag; $68 at Pretty Little Thing | Black Wide Fit Clear Strap Triangle Low Block Heeled Mules; $85 at Pretty Little Thing | Mixed Metal Chunky Chain Necklace; at Eloquii
Jumpsuits
Finding the perfect jumpsuit can be daunting, especially for curvier bodies. Find one with a cinchable waist to give you more shape. Top it with a quilted coat like this one from Umber for a more effortless feel. Add a statement headband for a dressed-up look.
SHOP: Accra Jumpsuit in Rorschach; $254 at Osei-Duro | Quilted Milo Coat in Umber; $360 at Seek Shelter | Birkenstock Arizona EVA in Black; $64.99 at SoftMoc | Blair in Black; $25 at Hello Darling
