10 Spring Essentials Under 100 To Update Your Wardrobe

Of all the seasons, spring is synonymous with rebirth. So, what better time to revamp your wardrobe than the days leading up to the spring equinox. Why not use your wardrobe to conjure a new you? These 10 spring staples don’t just help you cultivate a fresh aesthetic, they do so on a budget. All of these spring essentials are under $100, so you don’t have to break the bank to update your look.
What’s on trend for spring 2017? Athleisure still reigns supreme, striped shirt dresses take you from the office to the bar with effortless style, and pale hues are white hot. Add a splash of color in unexpected places, like your bralett, because underwear can be worn as outerwear if you dare. And don’t forget to flaunt some color in the pom poms of your hat. Your spring makeup style should be light and breezy, as the temperatures rise and you’re hitting the town.

Adidas Stan Smith, $80

You can’t go wrong with a classic, and these green upper Stan Smiths are as classic as it gets.

INDIE LEE Lavender Chamomile Moisturizing Oil, $36

Made with jojoba oil (which is closest to the skin’s natural sebum) as well as a blend of fragrant lavender and chamomile, this oil can be used on face, hair, and body to add hydration to skin that’s weathered the winter.

Farrow Des Knit Top, $82

Off-the-shoulder and slim fitting, this top features vertical (instead of horizontal) stripes. Yes, please.

Nails Inc. Nail Pure in Mayfair Mansion Mews, $15

Think pink, pale cherry blossom pink, that is. Not only is this formula fast-drying, its patented Regenerating Complex boosts the production of keratin for harder, stronger and healthier nails.

LNA Crew in White, $48

The classic white t-shirt is a spring essential. But not just any t-shirt will do; this semi-sheer fabric feels luxe and gives major sex appeal.

Mixed Pom Pom Hat, $32

The mini pom poms on the brim of this hat update a classic.

Cleo Earrings in Blonde, $28

These costume earrings are anything but maudlin.

Farrow Striped Wrap Dress, $62

Clean, crisp, and classy, this wrap dress takes the striped shirt dress trend to the next level with flounced sleeves and tie details.

KOZHA NUMBERS The Cashlet in White, $72

A contemporary wallet that is white hot, and slim enough for those spring afternoons when you’re on the go.

Araks Antonia Bralett in Sulfer, $75

Conjure a retro look with this crochet-trimmed bralett that offers enough coverage if you want to wear this piece solo.

About the author

Jill Di Donato

Fashion Editor

Jill is a New York native who holds a BA in Literature from Barnard College, and an MFA in writing from Columbia University. She is the author of the novel Beautiful Garbage (She Writes Press, 2013) about the downtown Manhattan art and fashion scene in the 1980s. A former staff writer for The Huffington Post and Bustle, Jill comes to Culture Trip after working with Refinery 29, Vice, Salon, Paste Style, Los Angeles Times, Nylon, Shopify, Autre, and producing content for emerging fashion labels. She teaches classes about fashion and culture at Barnard College and The Fashion Institute of Technology. Her prized possessions are her Gucci fanny pack, vintage rocker t-shirts, and her grandmother's collection of costume jewelry. She's always on the lookout for a gem-encrusted turban.