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I know you all want to dress in a way that’s simple but modern, and there are some combos that stand the test of time. Today I want to share how to update classic outfits for spring. These are combos that you can always fall back on, but I want to show you how to add a few twists to give them a bit more of a modern element! And, I’m partnering with Nordstrom and Collective Voice to show you how.
Nordstrom is one of my favorite places to shop at because, for one, their clothes feel really good. And Nordstrom carries a lot of items that feel classic and modern at the same time, so shopping there makes it easy to feel stylish. Also, their customer service is awesome! You can chat with customer support, and they are really easy to work with. Plus, Nordstrom offers free shipping and free return shipping on all orders, so you can try items and find your best fit with peace of mind. Also, if you sign up for free to be part of the Nordy Club, you get additional perks, like earning points towards Nordstrom Notes, receiving Nordstrom Notes for alterations, and more. Check out all that the Nordy Club has to offer, HERE.
You should keep these combos in your back pocket to help you put together outfits easily. Let’s get to ‘em!
SIZING: I’m 5’6” and usually S/M or 6 in clothes and 8.5 to 9 in shoes.
1. Black Top + Olive Green Bottoms
The first outfit combo is a black top and olive green bottoms. Whether your top is a blouse, a plain t-shirt, or a casual top with details to elevate it like the one I’m wearing here, pair it with any type of olive green bottoms! I’ve done this in every season, including spring and summer, and it works for all of them. Just change the bottoms to shorts in the summer and the top to something thicker with long sleeves for cooler weather.
To add your own flair, go for a top with special details. This tee in particular is made of a casual t-shirt material but has eyelet flutter sleeves to give it some more character. This tee comes in 3 colors, HERE. I’m wearing size S and it’s on the more fitted side, so if you’d like a looser fit, size up.
If your style is simpler, you can go for a plain black tee instead! I love THIS black tee as it’s thick and drapes well, so it looks stylish and polished even though it’s just a basic tee. It’s available in 2 colors. I wear size M (even though I’m most often size S in this brand).
For bottoms, you can go for any cut. I chose kick flare pants which adds a modern element with a trending silhouette. These pants are STRETCHY and comfy with an ELASTIC WAISTBAND! They’re lightweight and better suited for warmer spring temps and the summer. They can be worn in more relaxed work settings or for casual outfits like I’m showing here. Swapping this cut into any of your outfits will instantly give them a more modern feel! Find these pants in 4 colors, HERE. I wear size 4.
If you prefer a more classic and less trendy silhouette, try the Wit & Wisdom skinny pants, HERE. Those are a long time PMT reader favorite as they are also stretchy with an elastic waistband and can be paired with blouses for work or dressed down with a t-shirt. Those come in 9 colors. I wear those in size 4.
Whichever silhouette or styles you go for, just pair a black top with olive bottoms for a go-to combo that works every time!
Shop the Outfit:
Top: Nordstrom (exact—wearing size S)
Pants: Nordstrom (exact—wearing size 4)
Shoes: (similar, similar)
Necklace: Nordstrom (exact)
2. Striped Tee + Jeans
Ah yes, good old stripes! Stripes are classic and timeless—they’re always in! And good news for stripe lovers, stripes popular and in the spotlight again this season.
This striped tee is SUPER STRETCHY and soft. It’s very, very comfy. The material has a lot of rebound, so it’s not like a typical drapey cotton tee. That said, it still does fit relatively loosely on me, the way that I like, and I could do a loose front-tuck with it pretty easily. Find it HERE. I’m wearing size M.
Pair your striped tee with your favorite jeans. I went with these ankle length jeans that I have shared about before. They are SOOOO comfortable! The material is really SOFT, smooth, and super STRETCHY! A ton of PMTers love this pair. On top of that, I’ve noted before that this pair is especially great if you are trying to branch out beyond skinny jeans. Often women feel shapeless in straight leg jeans as they don’t give you as much definition at the hips, thighs, and legs as skinny jeans do. Well, this pair reads as straight leg with the bottom portion being more open than traditional skinnies. But, these are technically a skinny cut as they are fitted through the hips and thighs. That gives you the definition that you might love from a skinny cut while also giving you the more modern silhouette of the straight leg jean at the bottom! Find them HERE. I wear size 6.
Shop the Outfit:
Top: Nordstrom (exact—wearing size M)
Jeans: Nordstrom (exact—wearing size 6)
Shoes: (similar, similar)
Necklace: Nordstrom (exact)
3. White (or Ecru) Pants + Blue Camp Shirt
This is the last classic spring outfit combination for today. I love how the lighter bottoms make the outfit pop and feel fresh for spring!
You can go for fresh white pants in any cut, but here I went for a modern upgrade with ecru pants in a kick flare cut. These are the same pants as the ones in the first outfit above, just in ecru. This creamy off-white color has been popular for a bit now, and it’s continuing into the spring. I love it because of its warmer tones, and because it’s a bit darker than stark white, it’s better at hiding dirt marks, making it easier to wear. Find these pants HERE. I’m wearing size 4.
That said, if you do want to go for fresh white, that’s classic and always looks great! Try THIS pair of jeans or THIS pair of jeans.
Last, if you’re looking for a quality camp shirt, this one is soft, flowy, and comfortable, being lightweight without feeling cheap. (I know we’ve all tried shirts that look similar to this one but feel super cheap!) This comes in 6 colors, HERE. I’m wearing size XS. I do wonder if this will shrink a bit in the wash, but if it does, I am also confident that it’ll expand back out with a steamer.
Shop the Outfit:
Top: Nordstrom (exact—wearing size XS)
Pants: Nordstrom (exact—wearing size 4; similar)
Shoes: (similar)
Those are some tips for how to update classic outfits for spring! You can use those outfit combos over and over again to put together outfits. And you can choose to wear classic silhouettes or put modern twists on outfits by wearing more modern and fashion forward silhouettes. If you want to do the latter, try one of the pant styles I shared here. They are comfy and will help turn up your style! It’s so nice when you can start with tried and true classic combos and have so many options to put your own spin on them!
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