As any season wears on, style reruns are par for the course. Not that there’s any shame in giving your favorite ensembles an encore — go-tos are go-tos for a reason. But now, with temperatures on the rise and a wardrobe switchover in order, it’s time to hit refresh, not repeat. What better way to welcome spring than with regular outfit changes? Unpack your floral dresses, your denim shorts, your colorful sandals. Treat yourself to new building-block pieces and affordable accessories. Click through the gallery above for 31 spring outfit ideas, one for each day of May. Embrace the weather, let laundry slide, look great while doing so.
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May 2018 Outfits
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May 2018 Outfits #1
Matching sets are set to be big this season. Look for one that teams a lightly-colored plaid miniskirt with a cropped jacket. Coordinate your tee to your block heels for a cohesive finish.
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May 2018 Outfits #2
Make black jeans seasonally appropriate by topping them off with a pink tank top. A patterned belt, black bag and yellow wedges tie it all together.
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May 2018 Outfits #3
A semi-sheer sweater or sweatshirt makes a great topper for a neutral tulle skirt. Complement your pumps with the skirt, not the top, for a streamlined spring outfit idea day or night.
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May 2018 Outfits #4
Go nearly neon with a chartreuse slip dress. Drape a plush green blazer on top on chillier days or at night and make sure your green strappy sandals are a slightly different shade than your cover-up.
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May 2018 Outfits #5
Play with proportions by teaming a white cropped long-sleeve top (look for one with a straight neckline) with high-waisted cropped jeans. Aviators and open-back loafers are the best way to round out the look.
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May 2018 Outfits #6
Pink and purple make a powerful couple. Try going with a gathered ballet pink top and a gathered purple skirt with exposed buttons. Tuck in the top and your hair to balance out the ensemble.
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May 2018 Outfits #7
Sport a sports bra under a wordy shirtdress (in safety orange, if you can find it) worn off one shoulder. Just make sure the logo on the bra matches the one on your sneakers.
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May 2018 Outfits #8
Keep warm up top with a patterned lightweight long-sleeve sweater tucked into a satiny electric blue skirt with ruffles decorating the center. Golden heels provide contrast and polish to this spring outfit idea.
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May 2018 Outfits #9
Tucking in tees was made for gathered waist jeans. Add in an embellished belt for more definition and white boots for a crisp conclusion.
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May 2018 Outfits #10
Pair a striped polo dress with striped socks tucked into two-tone pumps. Don’t worry about everything matching, this spring outfit is supposed to look a tad disjointed.
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May 2018 Outfits #11
Wear a patterned blazer as a dress for a tailored spring outfit. Work in lime green sock boots and a geometric black bag FTW.
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May 2018 Outfits #12
Instead of investing in a sweater dress, simply wear an oversized sweater as a dress. If your pick has a bit of character, flaunt a single earring that pays homage. Western-style backless booties add even more fun.
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May 2018 Outfits #13
Nod to the 90s by placing a Tommy Hilfiger cropped top under overalls. Wear one strap down to ensure the top’s logo shows and wrap a jacket around your waist in case you get chilly.
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May 2018 Outfits #14
Break out your fave basketball jersey and half tuck it into black pants with red hot side stripes to keep with the athletic feel. High heels are required to complete the outfit.
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May 2018 Outfits #15
Denim miniskirts are a spring staple. Complement yours with a long-sleeve striped shirt and burgundy short boots.
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May 2018 Outfits #16
Not all florals have to be bright. Opt for a dress boasting a darker pattern and layer a purple jacket over top. Stick with tan sandals so it doesn’t read too dark.
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May 2018 Outfits #17
Like it or not, you still have to head to the office on sunny spring days. Pair a colorful chevron sleeveless tank with a work-appropriate ankle-grazing skirt. Cap it all off with white ankle-strap pumps.
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May 2018 Outfits #18
Don’t be scared of combining polka dots with other patterns or ruffles with other ruffles. There’s also something to be said for complementing an asymmetrical top with an asymmetrical skirt.
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May 2018 Outfits #19
Double your fun by cinching your light-wash jeans with a double buckle belt. A two-tie cropped top is a natural fit here.
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May 2018 Outfits #20
Sporty track jackets are the answer to your spring layering dilemma. Slip on a bright one over a graphic tee and patterned miniskirt for a glamleisure spin. Circular statement shades and black sneaks up the cool factor.
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May 2018 Outfits #21
If you dare to go sheer, opt for a supremely structured blouse to layer over your black bra. Toe the line with distressed jeans rolled at the hems and stark pumps.
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May 2018 Outfits #22
Contrast a striped blazer and pants with a crisscross cropped top. A red belt bag draws the eye in another direction.
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May 2018 Outfits #23
If you’re going to rock micro cutoffs, plan on wearing a hoodie on top with the hood drawn. Place a draped jean jacket over the hoodie and draw even more attention to your legs with over-the-knee boots.
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May 2018 Outfits #24
A colorful striped maxi dress boasting a high side slit calls for low black kicks. Carry a colorful oversized clutch to play up the rainbow.
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May 2018 Outfits #25
Longing to rock a dress with side cut-outs? Slip on colorful tall boots underneath for maximum coverage.
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May 2018 Outfits #26
Those popular patchwork patterns lend themselves to fall, but you can embrace them right now in silky dress form. It also helps to add in a striped primary-colored bag and velvet peep-toes.
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May 2018 Outfits #27
While you can tuck practically anything into tailored shorts, an eye-catching Victorian blouse is an unexpected option. Black sneakers keep the look somewhat casual.
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May 2018 Outfits #28
This is how you pull off the Western trend in warmer weather. There’s something very cowgirl about the zip-up sleeveless dress, but the white ankle boots keep everything citified.
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May 2018 Outfits #29
A dressy vest is a prime pick to half tuck into a semi-sheer long skirt. Neutral ankle-tie sandals are a tidy way to wrap things up.
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May 2018 Outfits #30
Ensure your white boots transcend seasons by styling them with a boldly patterned wrap dress. Statement shades, a hot pink bag and colorful turban collaborate to produce the perfect spring outfit idea.
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May 2018 Outfits #31
Wondering how to weave those trending basket bags into your wardrobe? Pair a picnic-perfect one with a pale ruffled slip dress, sandals in a different color and cat-eye shades.
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