Do you hear that? It’s your spring vacation assuring you that there’s a fruity spritzer on some sun-drenched sidewalk café table with your name on it — if only you can endure a little more winter. Until that blessed day arrives, concentrate on transitioning your travel clothes from heavy puffers and fleece-lined leggings to lightweight jackets and flowy palazzo pants, and ditching those bulky boots for breezy flats and comfy sneakers.
As temperatures warm up, you’ll want versatile layers fit for a range of weather, no matter how unpredictable. We searched Amazon for some packable wardrobe additions and found a comfy half-zip sweater, a long-sleeve dress, and a much-loved pair of cropped travel pants, plus the top new release in sporty footwear. Here are the 10 best spring travel clothes to add to your closet now — trust us, future you won’t regret hopping in on these trends early.
Dokotoo Oversized Button-down Shirt
Amazon
A soft oversized button-down shirt is the perfect light layer for spring. Dokotoo’s version, which boasts more than 1,300 five-star ratings, is 100 percent cotton and comes in more than 20 options from earth tones to color-blocked styles. Although cotton is not always the most advisable material for travel, the gauzy crinkle texture of this top naturally disguises wrinkles. “This is one of my favorite layering pieces,” a reviewer wrote. “It’s lightweight, breathable, and comfy; it makes for a cute bathing suit cover-up, too.”
G Gradual Cropped Golf Pants
Amazon
Time to swap the heavy sweats for a pair of these airy travel pants, which come in crisp spring colors like dusty pink and purple. Yes, they’re technically golf pants, but this flattering style can be worn on long flights, out to eat, or wherever you need them to shine. They’re stretchy thanks to 25 percent spandex, with an elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring. The hem hits right above the ankle, making them a perfect length for sneakers or sporty sandals.
Project Cloud Paisley Platform Sneakers
Amazon
These platform sneakers with an upper resembling woven raffia scream “vacation shoes!” Added to Amazon less than one month ago, the Project Cloud Paisleys are already the retailer’s No. 1 new release in women’s tennis shoes and have racked up an impressive number of reviews for their comfort. Besides being “adorable enough to wear with anything,” according to one reviewer, the shoes also have memory foam insoles so you really can sport them for all occasions.
Gihuo Full-zip Athletic Jacket
Amazon
A zip-up layer will always have a spot on your packing list, especially in the springtime when the weather can be unpredictable. This Gihuo version at Amazon has over 6,000 five-star ratings and has been purchased more than 1,000 times in the past month alone. Reviewers said it’s the “perfect airport jacket” because it’s so light, soft, and stretchy.
Sampeel 2-piece Matching Set
Amazon
The best-selling matching set is so spring-coded with its flowy, cropped bottoms and sleeveless mock-neck top. The duo seems made for a travel day, ripe for layering under an oversized jacket and pairing with your comfiest sneakers. One traveler, who wore it on a flight, said their luggage didn’t arrive, “so I spent my first night in St. Barts in this outfit and was able to fit right in.”
Crz Yoga Wide-leg Pants
Amazon
“These lightweight athleisure pants are a game-changer,” according to a shopper, who wrote that “the lightweight fabric keeps me cool all day, and they maintain their shape well.” The material and loose fit make them a great transitional pant as you travel from your chilly city to a warm destination.
Amoretu Long-sleeve Tunic Dress
Amazon
Spring marks the start of flowy dress season, and Amazon shoppers say this is a primo pick for travel. It’s long-sleeved with a V neckline and a tiered skirt. It’s simple, comfortable, and versatile. Plenty of people have said it packs down to almost nothing and comes out of their suitcases unwrinkled. One Amazon shopper wrote: “This is my spring/summer/fall go-to travel dress.”
Automet 2-piece Matching Shorts Set
Amazon
The window for wearing long-sleeve tops with shorts and not catching curious looks is ever so short. Seize the day in this cozy oversized set — better yet, while it’s on sale. It could be the perfect safari getup, chic beach cover-up, or sightseeing ensemble. Either way, shoppers confirmed that the set delivers “the perfect balance of comfort and style.”
Frank Mully Ballet Flats
Amazon
If good weather equals ballet flats weather in your book, you’ll like the idea of these Frank Mully fan faves. They’re super bendable, cushiony, and machine-washable. More than 6,000 shoppers have rated them five stars, and some said their feet stayed comfortable in them even after miles of walking. There are more than 30 colors to pick from, too.
Btfbm Half-zip Knit Pullover
Amazon
This knit half-zip is a springy replacement for the bulky winter coat you’ve been toting around all winter. It’s still warm but adapts better to temperature fluctuations with that long zipper in the front. In their reviews, travelers vowed it’s worth bringing on any trip to a still-chilly destination, but we think it’ll also serve you well in the always-cold airport when you’re en route to somewhere warm.
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