Heads Up, This Is What Your Wardrobe Will Look Like in Spring 2020

The biggest trends to come from the Spring 2020 runways at Fashion Week [1] are bound to be some of your favourites, mostly because they will all reinvigourate your wardrobe with quirk or flair, and they aren't hard to pull off. Whether it's the new puff sleeve — which you can decide to flaunt in the form of a bishop top or your next holiday midi — or the striped, knit dress, you won't have to think too hard about styling these looks.

Even the "'80s lady" you'll get to know below is up to your own interpretation. You can easily pick up some bold polka-dot prints, or you can go all out and give a voluminous '80s prom dress a go, with its bubble hem and gathering of fabric at the waist. While we've yet to see what the shows in Europe will bring, we're already certain that this is a solid first look at your Spring wardrobe. Scroll through for a complete breakdown, or jump ahead to the trend you want to explore right off the bat.

Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Striped Knit Dress [2]
Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Bermuda Shorts [3]
Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Show-Stopping Sleeves [4]
Spring Fashion Trends 2020: '80s Ladies [5]
Spring Fashion Trends 2020: It's a Cinch [6]
Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Leather Dressing [7]
Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Pastels With Pep [8]
Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Modern Folklore [9]

— Additional reporting by Hannah McKinley and Laura Lajiness

Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Striped Knit Dress

If there's one type of dress you'll want to secure before the start of Spring, it's a striped knit. Regardless of silhouette, colour scheme, or length, we saw so many iterations of this easy, breezy jersey essential on the runways. Dress it down with sandals for holiday, sneakers for sightseeing, or add some ornate jewellery, a luxe leather clutch, and strappy heels for an evening out. There is a flattering option for every woman and her unique sense of style. At Victoria Beckham [10], we even saw the three-piece option come to life, ultimately meshing into one fluid look.

From left: Kate Spade New York Spring 2020, Tibi Spring 2020, Altuzarra Spring 2020

Zimmermann Spring 2020

Gabriela Hearst Spring 2020

Victoria Beckham Spring 2020 [11]

Missoni Spring 2020

Altuzarra Spring 2020

Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Bermuda Shorts

While the Bermuda resurfaced in our wardrobes two seasons back with accompanying surfer vibes [12], we saw mostly denim styles to start [13] and the new Bermuda short has finally come full circle, introduced on the Spring 2020 runways for every woman. Whether you prefer them with a matching blazer as part of a tailored suit (like they were at Veronica Beard, Tanya Taylor, Valentino, and Saint Laurent), or as a glamorous going out option in leather (thanks, Tom Ford), you won't be able to resist these knee-length slacks for much longer.

From left: Staud Spring 2020, Bottega Veneta Spring 2020, Valentino Spring 2020

Bottega Veneta Spring 2020 [14]

Saint Laurent Spring 2020

Chloé Spring 2020

Valentino Spring 2020

Givenchy Spring 2020

Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Showstopping Sleeves

Statement-making sleeves staked their claim on the Spring 2020 runways, but we're not just talking about a blouson top here or a flutter-sleeve dress there. Seriously voluminous silhouettes are going to be big for Spring, from princess-like puffs seen at Prabal Gurung to bohemian iterations spotted at Zimmermann and romantic shapes that came down the Brock Collection and Carolina Herrera runways. When taking this look for a spin IRL, we love it paired it back to no-frill staples jeans, flats, and simple sandals.

From left: Prabal Gurung Spring 2020, Alexander McQueen Spring 2020, Valentino Spring 2020

Valentino Spring 2020

Louis Vuitton Spring 2020

Chanel Spring 2020 [15]

Alexander McQueen Spring 2020

Giambattista Valli Spring 2020

Spring Fashion Trends 2020: '80s Ladies

Drawing from Diana Spencer's iconic style sense, and taking inspiration from the dramatic silhouettes and details of the '80s, the Spring 2020 vision includes a retro tilt reimagined with a contemporary lens. Look for bubble dresses, high-low hemlines, sharp suiting — and shoulders — to channel the vibe.

From left: Pyer Moss Spring 2020, Michael Kors Spring 2020, and Oscar de la Renta Spring 2020

Balenciaga Spring 2020

Celine Spring 2020

Isabel Marant Spring 2020

Louis Vuitton Spring 2020

Spring Fashion Trends 2020: It's a Cinch

Ruched skirts that result in gathered fabric are one thing, but the cinching we saw on the runways is entirely something else. Many designers used drawstrings to create a sporty effect, finishing off an otherwise feminine silhouette with a touch of athleisure. Think of this little detail as the casual touch your evening gown, lacy set, or leather minidress needed to help you pick up the pace. It's the epitome of sport-chic.

From left: 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2020, Off-White Spring 2020, and Stella McCartney Spring 2020

Prabal Gurung Spring 2020

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2020

Maryam Nassir Zadeh Spring 2020

Burberry Spring 2020 [16]

Bottega Veneta Spring 2020 [17]

Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2020

Lanvin Spring 2020

Off-White Spring 2020

Givenchy Spring 2020

Stella McCartney Spring 2020

Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Leather Dressing

The Fall 2019 runways gave us head-to-toe leather, but for Spring 2020, the luxe look is easing up by way of oversize silhouettes, feminine cuts, and cool colours. Yes, leather pieces will always feel standout and special, but approach new pieces casually and with a sense of nonchalance. Team leather trousers with a simple tank top and sandals. Stlye a leather dress with sneakers or minimal heels and undone hair. Wear a leather jacket half-open over low-slung jeans and a crop top for a chic reveal of skin. Offset sexy leather separates with tough boots and barely there makeup. The key takeaway when wearing leather for Spring 2020: easy does it.

From left: Bottega Veneta Spring 2020, Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2020, Tod's Spring 2020

Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2020

Bottega Veneta Spring 2020 [18]

Tod's Spring 2020

Givenchy Spring 2020

Rokh Spring 2020

Dion Lee Spring 2020

Prada Spring 2020

Hermès Spring 2020

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2020

Proenza Schouler Spring 2020

Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Pastels With Pep

Muted tones that pop?! Yes, it's a thing. These sorbet hues come highly saturated in shades of tangerine, sherbet, and cloud-coloured blue. The greatest thing about this colour trend for Spring 2020 is that you don't have to pick just one — play with the colour wheel or seek out your favourite tones to wear with your skin tone. It's all about embracing these pops of pastel in the brilliant shades you like best.

From left: Valentino Spring 2020, Rejina Pyo Spring 2020, and Jonathan Simkhai Spring 2020

Valentino Spring 2020

Chanel Spring 2020 [19]

Chloe Spring 2020

Miu Miu Spring 2020

Jonathan Simkhai Spring 2020

Rejina Pyo Spring 2020

Stella McCartney Spring 2020

Louis Vuitton Spring 2020

Staud Spring 2020

Givenchy Spring 2020

Spring Fashion Trends 2020: Modern Folklore

Boho maxi dresses and matching sets are nothing new for the Spring and Summer months, but this season, designers upped the ante with what we like to call modern folklore. It's essentially what we'd imagine people to wear to a modern-day Woodstock. Designers like Collina Strada and Missoni gave patchwork dresses a more boho feel by using earthy colours and prints, while others like Tory Burch and Oscar de la Renta opted for a sophisticated twist by including sets featuring delicate lace and floral embroidery.

Collina Strada Spring 2020