Welcome to The Great Try-On. We’re gearing up for spring, and that includes freshening up our wardrobes with some new pieces. 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 and trend-forward pieces that you’ll wear over and over this season and beyond.
This spring, I’m interested in building out a closet that is stocked with great essentials that I can wear over and over again. With that in mind, I turned to Vince to test-drive its new-season spring staples since the brand is known for its mastery of timeless wardrobe essentials. The brand’s spring collection is stocked with key closet pieces like lightweight V-neck knits and perfectly cut strappy tank tops, but it also offers seasonless takes on some of the trends of the moment, including leather aviator jackets and utility pants.
Ahead, see the pieces from Vince’s spring 2023 collection that I personally tested out as well as my notes about fit, fabric, and other details to consider before adding these to your cart. One of the standout pieces to know? The TikTok-viral flowy satin pants that I already know will be part of my travel uniform in the future.
My review: I’ve been spotting fashion people wearing white T-shirts underneath V-neck sweaters recently, which is a subtle yet cool way to style wardrobe staples. While I’ve tried this out with pieces I already have in my closet, the necklines on the sweaters I own have been too low or too close to the neck. The neckline on Vince’s, however, is perfect to expose just the right amount of the white tee underneath. Plus, both pieces are finished in lightweight fabrics that are primed for my spring looks.
My review: When I was deciding which pieces from Vince to test-drive, I knew that I needed to try out the brand’s TikTok-viral satin pants—an item that has been everywhere on my social feed recently. The pants definitely live up to the hype. They are at once comfortable and elevated thanks to the luxe satin fabric and can be dressed up or down, depending on the styling. Here, I paired them with a boxy shirt-jacket, but I also plan to wear them with a button-down or cozy sweater for a polished look to wear for upcoming flights.
My review: This piece combines two trends into one piece: aviator jackets and leather puffers. The jacket is so plush that it almost feels like wrapping yourself in a duvet. If you’ve been considering adding an aviator jacket to your wardrobe this season, you probably won’t want to take this hyper-cozy version off.
My review: One piece that has been glaringly missing from my wardrobe? Sleek tank tops. I’ve been in a major ’90s mode recently and have been gravitating toward pieces with barely-there straps, and this tank nails the pared-back style from the decade perfectly. Here, I wore it with Vince’s Casual Pants—a washed style that feels cozy and lived-in the moment you put it on. I love the tonal look but would also style the tank top with a slip skirt or jeans for a date-night outfit.
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