Easy pants, wafer-thin sweaters, go-everywhere coats and more.

March 11, 2025

Spring is a time of renewal. As temperatures rise, daylight extends and pollen froths in the air, wardrobes also undergo a turnover. Thick, woolly sweaters and heavy coats are pushed to the back of closets, making way for lighter layers, breathable fabrics and punches of color.

Those looking to refresh their spring wardrobe have no shortage of options to choose from, a fact that can quickly make shopping a daunting endeavor. To help, I spent more than 12 hours browsing websites to find worthy items in eight key categories of springtime attire.

These 48 products come from brands across the world. Some are big, but many are small, independent labels. They range in price from about $60 to $800, and were picked with a variety of body types and personal preferences in mind. Most importantly, they address a desire for simple clothing that is better than basic.

Pants With the Ease of Pajamas

Good news for those in constant search of comfort: Loose pants are still in style, and some of the season’s best come with drawstrings or elastic waists.

They include styles from high-end labels like Pleats Please Issey Miyake and mall chains like Gap. Deiji Studios, an Australian brand, offers a dark pinstripe pair and J. Crew has a sporty style with a stripe down each side. The patchwork look of a pair from Tigra Tigra, a label in Los Angeles, was achieved by working with artisans in India, while another pair, from the in-house line of the San Francisco store Reliquary, has the color and soft silhouette of a cloud.