Ever since meeting Joyce Lee, head of womenswear design of Madewell this past winter, I made it a habit to check out the site’s warm offerings for the chilly months ahead. While I instantly fell in love with the brand’s elevated, sophisticated basics and contemporary styles, I never managed to buy more than my initial first impression haul. Now that I’m ending my no-shopping period and have transitioned my wardrobe fully into the summer and spring, I’ve revisited Madewell and have fallen even more in love with the cool girl brand.
My core spring uniform has been made up of versatile pieces I consistently reach for and will transition to summer seamlessly: fisherman sandals, structured jeans, and breezy, poplin button-downs are all included in my starting line-up. In need of some inspo? Browse all of the best Madewell finds I’ve already added to my cart, below.
Black never looked so good.
Pair these classic white jeans with a black belt and black booties for an elevated look.
These look nearly identical to my favorite designer sunglasses for a fraction of the price.
Meet the internet’s latest sneaker obsession: Onitsuka Tiger shoes.
These baggy jean shorts would pair so well with a white, poplin button-down and some leather slides.
Not your average white tee.
LBD: Spring edition.
Trust me on this one— fisherman sandals will be huge this year.
If you can’t steal your partner’s oversize rugby shirt, this is the next best option for a sporty chic look.
Adorable.
The cargo detailing on these shorts makes them feel so on trend.
This romper would go so well in your vacation packing list.
You can never have one too many white maxi dresses when it comes to spring dressing.
Chic.
Spring and summer are the best time to experiment with fun, kitschy accessories, and this adorable colorful necklace doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to add to your jewelry box.
What can I say? I’m a tube top girl.
Perfect over a swimsuit for tropical spring vacations.
Every spring and summer, I bust our my Teva sandals from storage and I couldn’t be more excited to unearth my pair from under my bed.
So easy with a pair of straight-leg denim.
The buttons on this pair make them feel extra retro.
Ballerina-core is back with a vengeance.
These olive cargo pants are at the crux of every cool girl paparazzi picture.
If you’re always losing your gold hoops like me, I know you’ll love this pair.
The perfect spring dress doesn’t exis—
Chunky knits are always in my spring uniform roster.
The smock drop waist on this skirt keeps things extra interesting.
I’ll leave you with this.
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