Chic Europeans Know Better Spring Outfits Happen When You Ditch These 3 Items and Go for These 3 Instead
Chic Europeans are giving up these three "dated" items for spring to wear these other three trend-forward staples instead. Better outfits are ahead.
My Instagram Saved folder is basically just one big mood board for European style. Many of my favourite fashion follows reside in Paris, Copenhagen, and Stockholm with aesthetics that read clean, effortless, cool, and modern. On that note, there are three items I've been seeing many of the said influencers wear to create their chic outfits. And yes, these are all items I, too, have been or am keen to test out this season to create better and more forward ensembles.
Below, you'll find a list of the three spring 2026 staples chic Europeans are wearing. Alternatively, you'll also uncover the items I'm not seeing as much that may feel a bit more outdated. Of course, at the end of the day, you should always wear whatever you love, period. This list is simply to serve as spring shopping and outfit inspiration.
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3 Spring Staples Chic Europeans Wear, and 3 They Don't
1. Wearing: Low-Profile Trainers
Not Wearing: Super-Chunky Trainers
Style Notes: If a well-dressed person is wearing trainers in 2026, it's a slim, low-profile style rather than a big chunky pair. This specific Chanel pair above is an absolute dream, FYI, but there are plenty of other options of the market to choose from.
Shop Low-Profile Trainers:
These are finally back in stock, but they won't be for long.
These are high up on my luxury wishlist.
Everyone will think these are designer.
Simple, chic and so easy to style.
The prettiest shade of pink.
Black will go with everything.
2. Wearing: Half-Zip Knits
Not Wearing: Thin Tunic Sweaters
Style Notes: I feel like every fashion person I know (including the chicest Europeans I follow) is opting for quarter-zip sweaters and sweatshirts. I'm not seeing as many lightweight tunic-type sweaters that don't have shape.
Shop Half-Zip Knits:
Yes, to this entire outfit.
You'll reach for this no matter the season.
This will never go out of style.
This comes in so many different colourways.
I'd style these with ecru stovepipe jeans and suede loafers.
The brown makes a nice point of difference from black.
3. Wearing: Stovepipe Jeans
Not Wearing: Distressed Skinny Jeans
Style Notes: If a fashion person is wearing skinny jeans, it's typically not an overly distressed style. That said, stovepipe jeans with true straight legs are more key for 2026 in the denim realm.
Shop Stovepipe Jeans:
I want these in every wash.
This ecru wash is perfect for spring.
Agolde's '90s pinch jeans are a bestseller for very good reason.
How cool is this grey wash?
Reformation's Cynthia jeans come editor-approved.
Take these from day to night by swapping out your half-zip knit for a silk blouse.
