Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s a great time to give your wardrobe a little refresh! Fashion Week gave us a sneak peek of what to expect this season, and it included everything from seasonal favorites like floral dresses to more avant-garde styles like alien chic. Let’s break down some of the more “everyday” 2025 spring fashion trends and explore how they can work for you!

Candy Coated

Bright colors and pretty pastels are always a good call for spring. This year, use your favorite Easter candy as inspiration to liven up your outerwear! Think rain gear in “Peep-toned” hues or a trench coat in a fun teal or coral. Even if you’re a neutral lover, adding a “sweet” pop of color to your outfit is sure to brighten your day!

Coastal Chic

This 2025 spring fashion trend is one that comes back so often, it might as well be considered a classic! If you love this effortless yet stylish look, check out our previous blog on coastal chic for even more inspiration. This look is all about laidback coastal comfort with a few sophisticated touches, such as:

• Flowy Silhouettes: Choose loose-fitting and flowing garments for maximum comfort. Maxi dresses, wide-leg trousers, and oversized tops in breathable fabrics like linen and cotton are the perfect choice to create a breezy and relaxed vibe.
• Nautical Accents: This could include striped patterns, rope belts, anchor motifs, or seashell-inspired accessories.
• Soft and Earthy Color Palette: Embrace a color palette inspired by the seaside. Think soft pastels such as light blues, seafoam greens, sandy beige, and crisp whites. Earthy tones like taupe and light coral can also add warmth and depth to your outfits.

Prep School

This trend is all about clean lines and classic pieces. Picture white button-down shirts, sweater vests, blazers, khakis, and pleated skirts. Not interested in looking like you just came from biology class? Mix and match preppy pieces with edgier items to break up the look, or stick with subtle touches like Mary Jane shoes, a bomber/baseball jacket, or even a simple headband. You can also take an unexpected spin on the trend by incorporating bright colors instead of the traditional neutrals. Score an A+ in fashion AND in finance by shopping Goodwill and getting this look for less!

Floral Dresses

Another perennial favorite (pun intended!), floral dresses are back in a big way this spring. Dress them up with heels and jewelry or have fun with them by adding a jean jacket and sneakers. Either way, you can never go wrong with a floral dress for spring!

Statement Accessories

With so many classics returning this spring, you may already have a lot of these items in your closet – but that doesn’t mean you can’t freshen things up! Statement accessories are trending this spring, meaning a little item can make a big impact. Try adding a bold necklace or funky bracelet to your outfit or make a splash with a brightly colored bag or statement belt.

Sustainable Fashion

A repeated theme on the runway for spring was sustainability. For the big designers this primarily looked like an increase in recycled materials, but here at Goodwill we are committed to sustainability every day! Shopping second-hand extends the life of used goods, promoting the responsible consumption of fashion in our stores and saves items from the landfill. In January 2023, Goodwill NCW also made the choice to eliminate single use, non-biodegradable plastic bags from our stores. You can feel good about your impact not only on the community but the planet when you shop Goodwill!