Welcome to The Great Try-On. With spring officially in full swing, it’s time to ready your wardrobe, and we’re here to provide a little shopping inspiration. We got to try on some of the best spring pieces from some of your favorite brands and documented it all from our at-home dressing rooms so that you can see how they actually look IRL. We hope that our photos and candid reviews will help you shop for spring wardrobe builders that you’ll wear over and over this season and beyond.
I work very closely on Who What Wear Collection as the brand’s creative director, so when I heard our Great Try On feature was back, I knew it was a great chance to showcase what we’ve got cooking for spring. With Who What Wear Collection, we aim to create wearable pieces that will make you feel stylish and are high-quality enough to stay in your wardrobe for years to come. That said, there are certainly some extra-special standouts in every collection that completely nail the “this looks expensive” vibe. You know, those items where you have to double check the price, because you might have paid a lot more? That’s what we’re going for, and of everything in our latest drop, I think these nail it the most. Scroll on to check out my picks, read my reviews, and see how they look on a non-model person (I’m 5’4’’ for reference). Let’s go!
My review: I’m not normally a bodysuit person, but I couldn’t resist the super cool neckline. Corsets are very on-trend, and I love that I can get the look while still being super comfortable. The fabric is thick, stretchy, and holds you in. In a word, it feels expensive. I’m wearing a size small, and would size down to an xs for a slimmer fit.
My review: I didn’t want to take this set off after I put it on! One of our editors said she won’t travel in anything else, and I get it. It’s beyond comfy, yet still somehow polished. The only tricky part is deciding between black and camel!
Shop the matching Grace Pull-On Pants ($155).
Shop the matching Grace Pull-On Pants ($155).
My review: I have a couple trench coats in my closet, but I’ll be making room for this one because of its standout details. The belt and collar are a slightly darker color, and the contrast adds great dimension to the coat. I also love the strings that hang down from the collar, which create a layered look. The material is also super premium and water repellent. I can’t find a single thing I don’t love about this trench!
My review: The Fox dress is made of the same stretchy, thick material as the bodysuit above, so it’s no wonder I felt super comfortable going braless in this little number. I swear this dress has decent support, at least for smaller-chested people like myself! The twisted keyhole adds the perfect dose of visual interest, and I like how the skirt flares out a bit, so it’s a bit forgiving.
My review: I think v-neck sweaters are probably the most flattering style, but this one takes it to another level. Dare I say, is this a sexy sweater? It’s about as low-cut as possible while still being bra-friendly. I love how it has a little slouch to it, and the gray-meets-sage green color is perfect for us neutral-loving people.
My review: From the ruching on the side to the wave pattern, I love how this dress highlights my curves. Also, olive is one of those colors that make you feel like you’re not wearing a boring neutral, but is basically as easy to wear as black, white, or tan. Lastly, it comes with a removable olive slip dress for extra coverage—a detail usually only found on premium dresses!
My review: I’m not normally a body-con girl, but there’s something about this set that is a complete “yes.” I love the shell-inspired buttons, the soft gray color, and that it’s sexy, but not not over the top. Did I mention it’s so super duper soft?
Shop the matching Colette Knit Midi Skirt With Buttons ($100).
Next up, check out other brands our editors tested for The Great Try On.
