7 Spring Trends NYC Girls Are Actually Wearing
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If you’re looking for an outfit idea that’s both of-the-moment and practical, there’s no better reference than one from the ladies of NYC… and I’m not just saying that because I recently became one. Their unique perspective—informed both by a walking-centric lifestyle and the fact that they live in what is arguably the country’s most stylish city (sorry, L.A.)—lends itself perfectly to such matters.
They know what to wear if they want to look great and also feel great at the end of a long day that took them from a breakfast meeting to work to dinner to drinks and beyond. So what exactly is this stylish set test-driving right now? You’re about to find out. To see and shop all the spring trends girls in New York are actually wearing this season, just keep scrolling.
Skirt Suiting
Skip the slacks, and swap in a skirt set this spring like the stylish ladies of the Big Apple.
Shop skirt suits:
+ Veronique Skirt ($212)
Throwback Tanks
Yes, the ’90s-inspired simple white tank is having a major moment right now, and apparently it’s ideal for hanging out in the park in on sunny days.
Shop white tanks:
Wedges
The return of the wedge couldn’t be more ideal for walking around the city all day.
Shop wedges:
Tonal Dressing
Whether it’s beige, brown, or cream, head-to-toe neutrals are the easy and stylish way to get out the door quickly in the morning.
Shop neutrals:
Bike Shorts
Summers in NYC are often too hot for leggings anyway, so it’s best to hop on the bike-shorts trend sooner than later.
Shop bike shorts:
Leather Separates
Warm weather–ready leathers are the sleek touch every NYC girl will be adding to her outfits this season.
Shop faux leather:
Tie-Dye
This one needs no introduction, as it’s not only trending in NYC, but everywhere else too.
Shop tie-dye:
Up next? 18 things our editors really want to buy right now.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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