I Shop for Spring Basics Early—7 Key Items I'll Be Wearing in NYC in a Few Months

There’s nothing quite like an 11-degree day here on the East Coast to make you fixate on spring fashion. I can tell you that the official first day of spring is March 20, something that the entire population of New York is apparently googling this very chilly week. I only had to go as far as typing in “how many days until” for auto-complete to suggest “the first day of spring” closely followed by “the first day of summer,” which is energy I appreciate. So here I am—working from bed in a giant sweater with the heat cranked up and my dog doing her best impression of a hot water bottle—imagining all the things I’ll get to wear in just a matter of weeks.

The desire to establish my 2025 spring basics has taken hold. I’m thinking about everything from the classic pieces I need to re-up on (a light jacket, perfect jeans, and a fitted white tee to layer—perhaps with long sleeves) to the trend-driven accessories (slim sneakers and bowling bags) that are set to be my “wear on repeat” items all year long. This pic of Luna Isabella—my favorite Dutch gal living in Barcelona and a great fashion follow if you’re into happy style that’s grounded in reality but is a little bit fun—is guiding the way. Here are the seven easy essentials inspiring my spring shopping list.

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