6 Chic Pieces That I Swear Take My Spring Outfits From Subpar to Sophisticated
There's no better time than the beginning of a new season to give your closet a stylish refresh. This spring is no exception. When getting ready in the morning, I have one main goal: to get ready with ease without sacrificing style. This year, I have found some key pieces that inject an elevated feel into the most basic of outfits. In fact, any time I incorporate one (or more) of these pieces into my look, I am guaranteed to get complimented—a very welcomed bonus.
To be clear, I always aim to curate a chic rotation of outfits that feel timeless and effortless all at once, but with the addition of standout options, the whole thing reaches the next level. This season, these come in the form of sleek slingback heels, elegant knits, classic belts, and more. Ahead, you can check out six chic pieces I swear by for taking my spring outfits from subpar to sophisticated without any heavy lifting.
Elevated Sweater Sets
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Classic White Button-Down Shirts
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Standout Trench Coats
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Sleek Black Slingback Heels
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Timeless Belts
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I'm obsessed with cuffed jeans.
Effortless Black Trousers
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This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently an editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.
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