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13 Spring Essentials Over 40 for 2022

March 24, 2022 By: Nada Manley2 Comments

I’ve sifted through stores and scoured your favorite sites to find some of the very best styles for spring, and as happens every year, some clear favorites emerged. These are the pieces you will reach for time and again this summer and become your new favorites.

I really wanted to keep this list to a clean and concise 10 items, but fashion doesn’t always work out like that, and so I ended up with a lucky 13. I’m sure you’ll find a few items on this list that you’ll want to update your wardrobe for spring!

As always, you can find everything in this catalog. Also, each of the pictures is linked for easy shopping. 🙂

White Dress

Like many of the items on this list, this is a classic that also happens to be currently trendy. Whether it’s flowy or crisp, casual or dressy, a white dress is a warm-weather staple, and there’s one for everyone this season. The lacy or ultrafeminine white dress is a key look, but if that’s not your thing, you’ll find a version to suit your style here.

Button Front Linen Sundress VINCE CAMUTO Price $139
Matte Jersey Fit & Flare Midi-Dress $120
Short Sleeve Lattice Detail Dress – Knox Roseâ„¢ $32.99
V-neck dress with wide strap $119 Zara
Allover Lace Midi Dress Beatrice B Write a Review Reviews $537.50

Statement White Shirt

A pretty lacy or ruffly or frilly or otherwise interesting white blouse is pretty much mandatory this time of year. Look for feminine details like cutwork eyelet broderie anglaise and lace.

Gianni Bini Woven Vivi Embroidered Peplum Round Neck $79
Lace Tie-Neck Top $69.50
Cut Work High Neck Shirt White $140
CROCHET TRIM BLOUSE $49.90

Short Sleeve Button Down

The perennial staple, updated for summer, often with patch pockets at front and a boxy shape. This is a great alternative to your everyday button-downs, and the style works with all of your spring bottoms.

River Island Utility Crop Button-Down Shirt $70
Dolman Short Sleeve Utility Button-Down Shirt $18
Classic-fit lightweight cotton poplin ruffle-sleeve shirt $79.50

Fantasy Floral

Fabulous florals in spring are nothing new, but this season we are seeing them on everything from shoes to suits. Look for bright florals, whimsical florals and even 60s inspired florals.

Ulla Johnson Ianna skirt $395
Watercolor Ruffle Sleeve Blouse $99
Tiered Midi Wrap Dress $300
Julie Brown Lauria Floral Print Split V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Tiered Dress $205
Wide-leg eco cupro pant in zinnia floral $168 with matching blazer

Shirtdress

Another classic style reimagined for spring 2022, this timeless silhouette comes in silk and vegan leather and crisp cotton, and in solids as well as every other pattern, meaning there’s a style out there for everyone.

Marella Quadro Striped Satin Midi Shirtdress $675
Vegan suede shirtdress $180
Zip-front chino dress $118
Tiered Maxi Shirt Dress Denim $180

Spring Jacket

I kept this category intentionally broad, as it ranges from denim and moto jackets (in new shorter lengths) as well as the spring trench and blazers in pretty colors (wear them long or short, not in between)

Smythe Houndstooth Cotton Linen Blazer $795
Cropped Jean Jacket for Women $39.99
ect gift? We’ve got you covered. Shop Gifts Structured Double Breasted Blazer RIVER ISLAND Price $130
Faux Leather Jacket $40
Carrie Textured Cotton Blazer $210
Belted trench $199

Jumpsuit

A jumpsuit is one and done, like a dress, but with leg coverage. They are comfortable, chic and easy to wear, and most pull down easily for bathroom visits. 🙂

Lola Strappy Linen Jumpsuit $180
Strapless jumpsuit $185
Chambray Strappy Jumpsuit $99.50
Sleeveless Tie-Shoulder Jumpsuit $29.99

Linen

Linen is nothing new for warm months, but it’s been years since I’ve seen this much of it. From flowy linen trousers to classic linen tops, linen dresses and linen sets, there is something in this breezy fabric for everyone.

Linen-blend Shirt $34.99
Tamsin Embroidered Mini Dress Ivory, Tonal $260
Staud Wells Fitted Squareneck Linen Tank $270 and skirt
Panelled Linen Mini Skirt English Ivy Green $98
Wide-Leg Linen Pant $120

Crochet

Crochet should be approached cautiously to avoid matronly connotations, so consider a crochet cardigan worn over modern casual separates or a simple crochet sheath.

Chelsea & Violet Crochet Floral Embroidered V-Neck Long Balloon Cuff Sleeve Button Front Scalloped Hem Cardigan $98
Claudia Textured Knit Cardigan Ivory $150
Lucy Paris Siesta Halter Keyhole Sweetheart Neck 3/4 Sleeve Crochet Sheath Dress $99
Lucky Brand Crochet Open-Front Cardigan $119

Spring Pants

Breezy wide leg pants, crisp white jeans or pants, and sailor inspired button details are all on trend and also classic for spring 2022.

High Waist Flare Pants Yolk Yellow $130
Wide leg jeans in white $119
CROPPED Z1975 WIDE LEG BUTTONED JEANS $49.90

Pull On Shorts

Polished but super comfortable, pull on shorts are a cool alternative to joggers for spring. Just avoid the styles with a lot of volume around the waist and stick with a flat front pair instead.

Flirty Shorts – Wild Fable $18
Pull On Shorts Brioche, Rainbow Tile $80

Puff Sleeve Top

The puff sleeve top is nothing new, as it’s been trending for seasons, but every year brings new iterations, and this year, we are seeing lace and eyelet styles in pretty colors.

Handkerchief-Sleeved Tee $78
Short Puff Sleeve Eyelet top $24.99
River Island Floral Puff Top $80

Asymmetric Tank

A one shoulder tank is an easy update to you regular summer staple, and looks fresh and different.

FormKnit one-shoulder tank $39.50
Maeve One-Shoulder Tank $48
One-Shoulder Draped Top $69

Which of these items is going to make it on your essentials list? And which do you hate? Let me know in the comments!

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Comments

  1. Nada Manley says

    March 28, 2022 at 11:00 am

    Crochet is tricky for sure! Glad you like linen like I do!

  2. Lilly says

    March 25, 2022 at 10:54 am

    Definitely a white dress!
    And yes to linen, always! It’s my summer staple in pants and shirts.
    Not so sure about the crochet trend though.

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