The official start of spring is only nine days away, and if you couldn't guess, this NYC-based editor is excited. Aside from the prospect of warmth, sunlight, and an instant mood shift across the city, there's also so much to look forward to in terms of dressing. Goodbye, winter boots; hello, exposed ankles. Say so long to your gloves and beanies, and give a warm welcome to fun statement accessories you get to throw on just because. Put away that Uniqlo Heattech and bust out the crop tops. Do you get where I'm going with this?
Anyway, with so little time left until the equinox, I figured you might need some help getting that warm-weather wardrobe sorted out. Missing an essential? On the hunt for some trendy finishing touches? Maybe you need nothing, but that's never stopped you from shopping in the first place. Whatever boat you're in, today, I've got you covered with a whopping 49 spring-ready finds under $49, all of which are editor approved and highly endorsed for the months ahead. To get started shopping my picks, simply keep scrolling.
Zara
Cut Out Maxi Dress
When I tell you I gasped…
H&M
Mules
I love good kitten heels.
Free People
Weekend Vibe Pointelle Cup Ribbed Pajama Camisole
How cute are you?
H&M
Vintage Straight High Jeans
They're perfect.
Mango
Heeled Sandal With Strass Strap
Yes, $40 is the perfect price for fun shoes.
H&M
Rib-Knit Sweater
If this is why you clicked in, you're welcome.
Urban Outfitters
Azelia Convertible Tube Dress
Oh, I am definitely re-creating this outfit.
Aire
Cetus Sunglasses
This might be the season I finally dip my toes into the sporty-sunglasses trend.
Lioness
Cinco Fitted Vest
This feels fancy.
Zara
Belted Box Pleat Skort
I love everything about this.
H&M
Wedge-Heeled Mules
Wear these with everything for the next six months.
Open Edit
Ribbed Midi Tank Dress
Dress this up or down.
Treasure
Bond
Rib Tank
There's a reason our readers love this $20 tank.
Topshop
Print Jersey
Mesh Midi Skirt
This would pair so well with the above simple white tank.
Mango
Elongated Double Handle Bag
It's giving sophisticated.
Madewell
Lakeshore Softfade Cotton Crop Tee
Don't sleep on this basic.
Free People
Kate Rib Stretch Cotton Tank
This is a must in every closet.
Nordstrom
Bare Tank
This seems so flattering.
The Frankie Shop
Frankie Embroidered Cotton-Twill Baseball Cap
Love a good cap.
Edikted
Dekota Ribbed Side Slit Strapless Top
Just add jeans.
Mango
Mid-Rise Straight Jeans
Speaking of which…
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Droplet Hoop Earrings
These are classic but still so cool.
Lioness
High Life Mini Dress
This is giving the LBD a run for its money.
Mango
Pearl-Effect Crystal Earrings
These non-boring earrings still go with everything.
Pixie Market
Green Knit Tank
I'd buy anything in this color.
H&M
Knitted Bandeau Top
H&M does it again.
ASOS Design
Oversized Cargo Pants in Khaki
All I think about these days are cargo pants.
Mango
Spiral Necklace
Why not have some fun with your wardrobe?
Zara
Short Cardigan with Pockets
Cardigans are possibly my favorite items of clothing right now.
More to Come
Tawnie Tie Front Top
New night-out top, anyone?
Zara
Full Length Pants
When you find the perfect pants, you buy them.
Free People
New Sensation Rectangle Sunglasses
It's always a good time to upgrade your accessories.
ASOS Design
Cotton Pocket Shacket in Ecru
Throw it on and go.
Sporty
Rich
Printed Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt
Your workout wardrobe is begging for this tee.
Intimately
Seamless Rib Bike Short
Outdoor-exercise weather is nearly upon us.
H&M
Two-Strap Slides
I just might buy these myself.
Mango
Appliqué Draped Dress
An LBD for any season.
Madewell
Daisy Enamel Hoop Earrings
Instant mood lifters.
H&M
Linen Shirt
Linen is the best spring/summer investment.
Urban Outfitters
Oopsies Denim Micro Mini Skirt
It's all about the micro miniskirt right now.
Urban Outfitters
Erin Ballet Flat
Because this trend is not going away anytime soon.
H&M
Gathered Thong Bodysuit
So chic.
Asos Design
Loose Straight Jeans in Mid Blue
I love that these are loose but not too loose.
Urban Outfitters
Jezebel Wrap Heel
Wear these with everything from skirts and dresses to jeans and trousers.
Mango
Striped Cable-Knit Sweater
Something about this knit is really speaking to me.
Zara
Oversized Knit Polo Sweater
A little bit of fun for your sweater section.
H&M
Straw Small Shopper
Again with this gorgeous color.
Zara
Vented Poplin Shirt
A poplin shirt is the perfect outer layer for warmish evenings.
Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing
. She is currently editor at large, and in her present work for the site, she focuses on a mélange of shopping content, including her new-arrivals and Trust Me—Buy This columns as well as her weekly Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. Her interest in shopping spans everything from decoding the best luxury investments to discovering on-the-rise brands to trend forecasting, affordable fashion, and more. She holds a business administration degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and has been based in New York since 2017, when she moved from her hometown of Beverly Hills.