7 Spring Transitional Outfits to Wear Now | Vogue

Mar 26, 2025

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As professional shoppers and suitors of fashion, we know how the yearning for a new season can take over and cause us to break out the summer frocks prematurely. However, it is just the beginning of spring, and the temperatures aren’t at their peak yet. Luckily, there is a way to bridge the gap between want and need, fashion and function—and that’s by combining summer-ready essentials with late-winter finds.

Juxtaposition is the name of the game when it comes to transitioning your wardrobe appropriately. Nothing is off limits with the right mix of items. That white poplin dress you’re saving for a vacation? It can be worn with a mule and a little sock. And, for cooler days, it looks just as chic layered beneath a lightweight trench coat as it would on its own. Your go-to raffia bag for park hangouts and outdoor gatherings can be paired with a cardigan and A-line skirt—chic for the office, too. And if you live in a climate where denim is a year-round pursuit, swap out a dark wash pair for a white option; there are plenty from Frame and Agolde, for starters. Even one of our favorite details here at Vogue, crochet, can be worn now and later. Just team a crocheted cotton polo from Bode with cotton cargo pants, or style Diotima’s open-work skirt with a breezy white button-up shirt—the options are endless.

Blow, find 7 spring-to-summer outfits to wear now, along with those essential summer pieces to stock up on.

The little white poplin skirt is the perfect blank canvas for layering and accessorizing—plus, it adds a layer of effortlessness to every ensemble. For balmy days and freezing offices, layer yours with spring]s favorite barn jacket and add suede accessories to stay current.

The Row

Frank jacket

THE ROW

NET-A-PORTER

Massimo Dutti

linen-blend midi skirt

MASSIMO DUTTI

Staud

Laurel sandals

SHOPBOP

FWRD

Jil Sander

Goji pillow medium bag

SSENSE

Cos

elasticated midi skirt

COS

Aligne

Natalie elasticated cotton midi skirt

ALIGNE

Gabriela Hearst

Penelope linen midi skirt

NET-A-PORTER

J.Crew

contrast-stitch midi skirt

J.CREW

While the flip-flop sandal may summon varying reactions, their comfort and undeniable versatility have pushed them past trend and into the essentials list. They’ll never not be chic, in our eyes. To wear them now, balance your top half with a blousy poplin shirt and drawstring trousers from Donni.

Max Mara

Olinto pleated cotton-poplin blouse

NET-A-PORTER

Donni.

Pop pants

SHOPBOP

The Row

Dune flip flop

NORDSTROM

FWRD

Cos

canopy oversized crossbody

COS

Ancient Greek Sandals

Saionara Jelly PVC flip flops

NET-A-PORTER

SHOPBOP

Toteme

croco-embossed flip flops

TOTEME

Solids flip flop

REVOLVE

Massimo Dutti

thong sandals

MASSIMO DUTTI

The basket bag has become the Margaux of summertime dressing, and we’re not willing to wait until August to style them. Instead of a tank top, opt for a lightweight cardigan in a poppy hue (pinks! blues! butter yellow, please!) and pair it with a contrasting yet complementary printed skirt. Toss on a raffia bag to add a casual element.

Aritzia

Sicily cardigan

ARITZIA

Dries Van Noten

printed cotton midi skirt

MYTHERESA

Dragon Diffusion

Eclipse basket bag

24S

Reformation

Serenity bare sandal

REFORMATION

Saint Laurent

iCare raffia tote

NET-A-PORTER

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

SAINT LAURENT

The Row

Emilie bag

THE ROW

Loewe

Puzzel fold bag

LOEWE

Hunting Season

leather-trimmed raffia tote

NET-A-PORTER

Nothing screams summertime ease quite like an uncomplicated trouser. We’re talking full-on, elasticated waists, in airy linen or cotton fabrications. Go retro with your weekend look and team a striped pair from Éterne with Cos’s suede overcoat and Vince’s low-profile sneakers.

Cos

collared suede jacket

COS

Éterne

striped cotton-poplin wide-leg pants

NET-A-PORTER

Vince

Oasis bicolor leather runner sneakers

NEIMAN MARCUS

Rag & Bone

Mia Ringer contrast trim cotton t-shirt

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

SSENSE

The Frankie Shop

Mirca striped twill wide-leg pants

NET-A-PORTER

Mango

textured striped trousers

MANGO

Róhe

silk Palazzo pants

MYTHERESA

Alaïa

Silk-taffeta tapered track pants

NET-A-PORTER

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Welcome lighter additions to your denim rotation with a white jean—it signals the turning of the tides and looks so put together. Stay on trend with Co’s semi-sheer blouse and Toteme’s woven flats.

Co

sheer cotton-silk sleeveless tuxedo shirt

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Frame

Le Sleek straight jeans

FRAME

TWP

Second Chapter Jacket

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Toteme

woven leather ballerina flats

BERGDORF GOODMAN

TOTEME

Esse Studios

Meki Cocoon high-rise barrel-leg jeans

NET-A-PORTER

Agolde

90's mid rise loose

REVOLVE

Levi’s

501 90s ankle jeans

LEVI'S

Róhe

high-rise wide-leg jeans

NET-A-PORTER

The must-have mididress is the key to looking comfortable and elegant this season, especially with the options from our go-to brands available. From J.Crew to Jil Sander and Zara, embrace the all-in-one outfit formula by wearing yours with slip-on mules and a handwoven shoulder bag.

J.Crew

Elena shirtdress

J.CREW

Saint Laurent

Lido leopard-print slippers

NET-A-PORTER

Madewell

handwoven shoulder bag

MADEWELL

David Yurman

sculpted cable stud earrings

DAVID YURMAN

Dôen

Ischia shirred floral-print organic cotton-voile midi dress

NET-A-PORTER

Jil Sander

dorp waist cotton midi dress

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Zara

poplin dress

ZARA

Ganni

poplin puffed-sleeve topstitched midi dress

BERGDORF GOODMAN

SSENSE

When the temperatures soar, our desire for a relaxing beachside destination grows stronger. Until your out-of-office is set, add a bit of open-work detailing to your looks. There’s plenty to covet, with crafty minimalism on the rise, from Bode’s crocheted polo to Prada’s macrame bag.

Bode

Willows crocheted cotton polo shirt

NET-A-PORTER

Gucci

cotton twill pants

GUCCI

Khaite

Boden sandals

KHAITE

Lié Studio

The Norma suede tote bag

MODA OPERANDI

Prada

large fabric and suede macrame bag

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Diotima

Sparrow macrame midi skirt

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Alaïa

crochet ballet flats

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Zimmermann

Illuminate hand knit tank top

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE