Consider This a Cart Confessional—26 Items Our Readers Are Buying Right Now
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@chaewonkim; @ambikadhr; @sarahostiguy; @meedah.sfI can tell you that anyone working in fashion is always ready to risk it all in terms of what they choose to buy for a new season. Is it the most practical thing in the world to buy a micro miniskirt? Of course not. Should I be thinking about spending what could be half my rent on a pair of platform shoes? Probably not. But alas, being a material girl isn't always logical. And with so many significant spring trends on the horizon, it can be hard to nail down what's worth buying and what's a hard pass. In such moments of dilemma, the best thing to do before swiping my card is to compare notes with others. So ahead, I've reached out to 13 stylish women around the world to have them share what they're buying for spring. From trends they deem worthy of investing in to what's in their carts, our readers' shopping recommendations can serve as a starting point for anyone who is unsure of or overwhelmed by what to buy for spring. Fair warning, though: This may make your spring shopping list longer.
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@ambikadhrWHO: Ambika Dhir, Content Creator
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
I think I'll be skipping the Sporty Spice trend this spring. Athleisure is just one trend I can't get behind. It just doesn't fit with my style, so I know that if I were to buy into the trend I'd be getting rid of pieces by the following season, which is the opposite of what I'm trying to do in 2022. From now on, I'm only buying a "trend" piece if it would fit into my general personal style. Plus, I'm more of a dress-up than dress-down kind of person.
Which spring trend are you most interested in for the season?
Maxi hemlines are a trend I'll 100% jump on board with because they're so versatile! During the lighter spring months, I can layer knee-high boots and leggings underneath to stay secretly warm, and in the warmer months, I can pair them with a crop top. Plus, they're beyond chic!
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@fashionistatikaWHO: Tika, Content Creator
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
I'll pass on adopting the "drowning in drapes" trend this spring.
Which spring trends are you most interested in for the season?
My favorite spring trends are the sky-high platforms, saffron hues, and car-wash fringe.
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@thestylishsoulWHO: Allison Romero, Content Creator
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
I will not be buying anything low-rise—absolutely not. I just can't do it!
Which spring trend are you most interested in for the season?
Definitely the "remember when" trend! I'm a millennial, so I am so excited that the fashion from the icons of my teen years is making a comeback. I wasn't old enough to fully embrace the trends back then, so I can't wait.
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@meedah.sfWHO: Hameedah Salaudeen, Modest Fashion and Lifestyle Content Creator
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
I'm skipping the saffron trend. It used to be one of my favorite colors to wear, but I'm currently into calm and neutral colors.
Which spring trends are you most interested in for the season?
One of my favorites is the car-wash-fringe trend—I love how it creates a bold statement and gives an outfit more interest. I'm also interested in the draping trend that dominated the runways because it's super stylish and offers an elevated look. And finally, extreme layering because layering is a modest girl's best friend.
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@dariasuchenekWHO: Daria Suchenek, Fashion Content Creator
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
This season, I will be skipping the miniskirts and low-rise. I love how it looks on other people, but at the time being, I don't see myself gravitating toward this trend anytime soon.
Which spring trend are you most interested in for the season?
I love cargo pants! I bought myself a pair of khaki cargo pants and am obsessed. I feel like they are making your outfit look a lot cooler, and I have a feeling that cargo pants will be big this season.
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@kay.ashantiWHO: Kay Ashanti, Content Creator
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
I think I'll have to pass on the saffron-red trend. As beautiful a color it is, it's too vibrant for my style. I tend to stick to my neutral tones and pastels, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
Which spring trends are you most interested in for the season?
I'm looking forward to the barely-there and maxi-hemline trends. I know these two trends are literally opposites, but I honestly am so excited for both. I will welcome all the low-rise jeans, cutouts, micro miniskirts, and ultra-cropped tops with open arms. Yet I'm also absolutely living for a maxi-skirt moment. Catch me rocking both of these trends this spring.
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@sarahostiguyWHO: Sarah Ostiguy, Digital Creator
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
The trend I think I'll skip is probably the nostalgia and "remember when" trends. It's not a trend that appeals to my style as much, and the return of low-rise pants gives me way too much anxiety.
Which spring trends are you most interested in for the season?
There are so many trends I'd be interested in trying and so many that appeal to me from a content-creation side, like the romance we can capture from the "drowning in drapes" trend. But from a practical fashion standpoint, I'm most excited by color-blocking and the rise of bold colors like saffron. After two years of being stuck inside on and off, I think we are so ready to burst out in color
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@ruvijeWHO: Ruvije, Fashion Blogger
Which spring trends do you think you'll skip for the season?
I'll skip the extreme layering and also the micro miniskirts. I think they do look good on some people, but it's not for me.
Which spring trends are you most interested in for the season?
I'm very interested in saffron, draped dresses, cutouts, and the trends of the mid-1990s!
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@dominiqueedangeloWHO: Dominique D'Angelo, Content Creator
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
A trend I'll skip this year is saffron. My wardrobe lacks color but thrives on textures and layering. If I'm ever daring enough to incorporate saffron or any shade of red, it'll be on a bold lip.
Which spring trend are you most interested in for the season?
This year, there are so many amazing trends, but "the great shrinkage" takes the cake. Miu Miu really killed this trend this season, bringing back ultra-miniskirts and midriff-baring shirts. The mini tops/bottom looks give for a cool pairing with oversize blazers or full skirts to style and play with the look to give sex appeal.
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@imjessiaraWHO: Jessiara Marriott, Content Creator
Which spring trends do you think you'll skip for the season?
The "great shrinkage" trend is not up my alley, mostly because I need things to fit and stay in their place, so I'll have to miss out on that one. Nor am I a fringe girl, so I can admire it from afar but sadly will not be doing a trial run.
Which spring trends are you most interested in for the season?
I'm trying to get into color as a lover of neutral hues. I wear black, nude, gray, cream all the time. But recently, I have been dabbling with blue and green, so I'm excited to get on the saffron trend and experiment a bit with that. Also, I'm more a casual dresser, so the sportswear trend is right up my alley.
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@lauraelizabethkleinWHO: Laura Klein, Digital Director
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
I think I'll skip the saffron trend, as red just is not my color!
Which spring trend are you most interested in for the season?
I am definitely most interested in the "academic underachiever" trend, as I love the whole schoolgirl vibe. I dream of that Miu Miu look that I see online more than I see my own family!
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@chaewonkimWHO: Chaewon Kim, Digital Creator
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
I will probably skip the over-layering trend. It's something I'm still trying to learn how to "look good" in.
Which spring trends are you most interested in for the season?
This is such a tough question because I'm into so many trends, but if I had to choose, I'm most interested in the cutout dresses, platform heels, Y2K, and bold, brave colors (especially pink).
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@rubeiriplusWHO: Rubeiri Cornelio, Plus-Size Model and Content Creator
Which spring trend do you think you'll skip for the season?
Despite miniskirts making a comeback, I might have to skip them as anything too small or short because my hips don't lie.
Which spring trend are you most interested in for the season?
I love all the colors happening right now! I define my style as bold, and love expressing myself through my clothing. Even when color was not in, I still wore color, so I'm very excited about the revival of bold hues.
