The new season has arrived, and my spring-cleaning is in full swing. Part of that includes refreshing my collection of basics. I like to take inventory of my closet at the top of each season to determine what could use replacing, and that's particularly true for spring, when a general feeling of renewal is in the air. We all know basics are the building blocks of a wardrobe, so I always make sure mine are in mint condition since I know I'll be wearing those 90% of the time.
This year, I realized quite a few of my favorite spring staples have seen better days, so I've been compiling a list of chic options I'm considering replacing them with. I tend to gravitate toward basics with a directional twist, so items like cropped trench coats, butter-yellow cardigans, and suede belts are topping my list this season. Since I'm likely not the only one in the midst of a wardrobe refresh, I figured I'd share my favorite options here with you. Below are the stylish spring basics I'm eyeing from Nordstrom, Zara, and J.Crew.
Nordstrom
Butter yellow is the moment.
T-shirt weather is coming!
Nothing says spring like a trench coat.
I love this neckline.
A spring staple.
Timeless.
A classic cardigan with a spring '25 twist.
Just think of the styling possibilities.
A cool take on slides.
Perfect tailoring.
Suede is still going strong, and this belt is a classic.
Vests are a basic now, right?
Zara
I would style these exactly like this.
I'm loving cropped trench coats right now.
A closet staple.
Obsessed.
What a neckline.
Talk about versatile pants.
A chic upgrade to a basic tank.
The matching sweater is so good.
I always need a linen-shorts refresh.
Sandals that go with everything.
I'm counting down the days until I can wear white trousers again.
J.Crew
Obsessed.
The name says it all.
The perfect LWD.
Striped linen pants are quintessentially spring.
Chic.
The color of the season.
So elevated.
This will be one of your most-worn pieces.
Already in my cart.
The easiest way to elevate any outfit.
A cashmere T-shirt is calling my name.
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