Feast Your Eyes: These Are the 9 Prettiest Trends of Spring 2021

Spring is on the horizon and so are these pretty trends. Shop them here.

Feast Your Eyes: These Are the 9 Prettiest Trends of Spring 2021

February is notoriously one of the toughest winter months to get through, as we're all just over it at this point. But the end is near, my friends, and we'll soon(ish) be wearing dresses, shorts, and sandals again. That's enough to inspire me to shop. If you're on the same page, the best place to start is by studying the trends. Specifically, I'm talking about pretty trends. And in my opinion, there's no better season for pretty trends than spring.

Perhaps because we've been stuck at home in sweats for so very long and we're craving beautiful clothes to wear, there are more pretty trends than ever for S/S 21. Designers really leaned into uplifting colors, eye-catching prints, and interesting details that are a big departure from what we were wearing in 2020. Hopeful and fresh and, of course, pretty is the name of the game with these trends.

Keep scrolling to shop 9 of the prettiest trends that are in bloom for spring.

It's no surprise that Netflix's most popular series ever is affecting the way we want to dress. Regency-era prints and silhouettes are popping up among brands' new arrivals in droves. Daphne Bridgerton would be so very proud.

Shop Bridgerton-inspired prints:

Reformation Colleen Dress ($278)

Miaou Imogene Corset ($255)

Zimmermann Pleated Midi Skirt ($530)

Bubblegum pink is already poised to be the It color of spring 2021, so prepare your closet. Feel free to disagree with me, but I think it looks good on everyone.

Shop bubblegum pink:

Staud Marie Top ($225)

Bottega Veneta Debossed-Leather Slides ($760)

Alo Soho Pullover ($78)

Photo:
Lana Ohrimenko for Cecilie Bahnsen

The romantic quality of breezy eyelet is undeniable. It never really goes out of style, but it was a particularly strong force among designers' collections this spring.

Shop eyelet:

Loveshackfancy Magena Dress ($575)

Eloquii Elements Tiered Eyelet Dress ($36)

Playa Lucila Ruffle Eyelet Top ~~( $88)~~ $62

You already know and love puff sleeves, as they've been a thing for a minute now, but this season, they've taken on an '80s prom vibe. It's impossible to not have fun while wearing bubble sleeves.

Shop bubble sleeves:

Ganni Printed Mesh Mini Dress ($285)

Mara Hoffman Aranza Dress ($350)

H&M Faux Leather Blouse ~~( $30)~~ $15

Bust details, in the form of corsets and bustiers, in particular, are going to be everywhere this spring. It's sure to be a nice change after months in sweaters and turtlenecks.

Shop bust detailing:

Reformation Isadora Top ($148)

Area Crystal Bustier Tee ($395)

WAYF Bravado Tank Cupped Thong Bodysuit ($48)

Short, chunky chains and pendant necklaces are certainly still a thing, but we saw a plethora of long necklaces on the S/S 21 runways, indicating that it's time to change things up.

Shop long necklaces:

Soko Thin Bar Pendant Necklace ($98)

Maison Irem Nora Necklace ($224)

Gucci Interlocking G Necklace with Pearl ($470)

Disclaimer: As far as skirts are concerned for spring this year, the shorter the better. If you're into it, go for ones with pretty prints and embellishments to make the most of the abbreviated fabric.

Shop interesting miniskirts:

Miaou Mini Moni Skirt ($125)

Maison Cleo Sophie Floral-Print Cotton Mini Skirt ($225)

Maeve Sigourney Mini Skirt ($158)

We're enamored with open back tops and dresses here at Who What Wear. Always have been, always will be. There are some beautiful ones already hitting the market for spring, so start looking forward to feeling the breeze on your back.

Shop exposed backs:

Ioannes Open-Back Paneled Printed Stretch-Jersey Top ($390)

Free People Edie Mini Dress ($70)

Retrofete Eleanor Thong Bodysuit ($280)

The most whimsical trend on this list, tutu skirts were surprisingly common on the S/S 21 runways. (Designers love ballet-inspired trends though, so perhaps it isn't all that surprising.) You can really go for it and choose a skirt in pink or lavender, or you can opt for a slightly edgier look with a black tulle skirt.

Shop tutus: