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It's heating up outside and it's time to put your heavy coats and corduroy pants back into that cardboard box. Spring means lighter layers, simple silhouettes, and most importantly, easy outfits. Don't remember how to get dressed for a day over 70 degrees? We found inspiration from old and new lookbooks, brand blogs, and street style and added links to buy similar items in 20 Ridiculously Cool and Easy Outfits to Wear This Spring.
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You already have a white oxford, so just pick up a pair of clean shorts, pair it with sleek running sneakers, and you'll look better than everyone else on the low.
Raf Simons Shorts, $430
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Go floral without being too festive in a Hawaiian shirt with a dark base like black. Brighten things up with white jeans and sockless shoes. Don't forget the shades.
Stussy Hawaiian Sport Shirt, $70
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Yes, you can rock white jeans. Do it right—casually rumpled with a bold plaid shirt and casual shoes like boat shoes, loafers, or simple bluchers.
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There's a reason why the tennis players of the '90s were killing it. They wore clean preppy basics, shorts a little shorter than everyone else, but still emasculated enemies on the court.
Fred Perry Striped Shirt, $110
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A hooded shell that goes above the knee toes the line between technical and classy. Follow suit with cropped trousers and sick sneakers.
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The easiest way to style-up your chinos is to roll 'em up an inch or two. Wear them with Jack Purcells and a checkered shirt to go mod this spring. If it's slighly chilly outside, grab a light canvas jacket.
Carhartt State Coat, $200
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Printed shorts are already cool. Bombers are the best jackets to wear right now. Add your favorite fitted hat for an easy head to toe look.
Bellfield Shorts, $50
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Short sleeve button-downs don't have a bad rep anymore. Stick with a solid color like white above if you're going to try out printed pants. Wear a simple canvas sneaker to keep the focus on the pants.
Paul Smith Rose Trousers, $495
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You already have Vans and shorts, but instead of putting on a graphic tee, try a colorblocked button-down. Add a 5-panel if bucket hats aren't your thing.
Stussy 2-Tone Shirt, $88
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A camo shirt adds a great pop of pattern to any kit. Wear it with olive chinos and a military-inspired jacket, ditch the combat boots for comfortable loafers to let people know you're a style soldier at ease.
River Island Camo Shirt, $53
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Save your black-on-black-on-black looks for next winter. Drop the street goth look and go all white this spring. If all white is too extreme, break it up with a neutral sweater in beige or gray.
S.N.S. Herning Sweater, $280
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If you're already an expert in tonal dressing and going white from top to bottom isn't extreme for you, now's the time to try it. It's easy, but this one definitely takes guts.
Nudie Henley, $75
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Embrace the air tie for warmer weather, just keep it casual in slim jeans and footwear that doesn't scream "look at me!"
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Pair your navy shirts and sweaters with one bright piece. In this case, yellow shorts give a pop to the outfit without looking overly nautical.
Shipley & Halmos Shorts, $185
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Guys usually save prints for shirts, shorts, and accessories, but show them how style risks are really pulled with a floral jacket. Just pop it over your dark basics for an edgier look.
Publish Boulder Jacket, $166
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Layer a tank top under chambray shirts for a rugged look that's also warm-weather friendly. Keep it 100 in camo pants and plimsolls.
BDG Tri-Blend Stripe Tank Top, $20
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Who says you can't tuck in your shirt with shorts? When you're rocking slim chino shorts, they actually dress up nicely. Ditch the blazer for a subtle long sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled up to avoid looking like a street style wannabe.
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A short-sleeve button down and a pair of light brown chinos goes a long way. It's an old-school look that won't look out of place today.
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A navy blue bomber is a lightweight layer you can throw on over anything, but it looks best with a solid button-down and jeans.
Carhartt WIP Heritage Dozier Bomber, $385
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Blue oxford shirt, dark jeans, desert boots, and a lightweight varsity. A spring outfit that's easy as pie.
