Spring has sprung, which means we’re officially in our Romanticize Everything era. Between the cherry blossoms and dogs in raincoats, it can feel like we’ve been dropped into the title sequence of an early 2000s rom-com. But before manifesting a meet-cute of your own, you need to plan *the* spring outfit. One that would be Jenna Rink, Emma Morley, or Andie Anderson-approved. So who better to take inspiration from than the on-screen heroines themselves?
While rom-coms are back on our screens in a way they haven’t been in years—thank you, Anyone But You!—our favorite ’90s and Y2K characters also wore looks that happen to work just as well in 2024. Leather jackets, LBDs, cotton candy pink ’fits—hello, main character! And while we’re romanticizing things, here’s a spoiler: You and *that person* at the bookstore cafe live happily ever after. But for now you’re just a girl, standing in front of her closet, looking for something to wear. We’ll take it from here.
1. One Day
Although admittedly more rom and less com, we couldn’t not include this bingeable, sweeping love story. Ambika Mod delivers a heartfelt performance as Emma Morley while serving some swoon-worthy looks across the decades. Copy the most notable outfit as seen in the promotional poster with a sunny yellow top, straight leg jeans, and combat boots (ideally waterproof for spring showers).
2. Anyone But You
The rom-com that caused quite a stir on social media turned out to be seriously delightful—and filled with major fashion inspo. Sydney Sweeney slayed in all of her wedding guest attire, but our favorite look was this floral set that’ll transition seamlessly into summer. For breezy spring days, complete the look with an oversized cardigan.
3. Set It Up
Would you look at that, another enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy starring Glen Powell! If you haven’t seen Set It Up yet, consider it mandatory viewing while you add Zoey Deutch’s laidback spring ‘fit to your cart. Bonus points if you mix horizontal and vertical stripes with your sweater and button up.
4. 13 Going on 30
If 13 Going on 30 sold you a lie about what adult life would be like, you may be entitled to financial compensation. In all seriousness, we should all be channeling our inner child in the exact way that this movie encourages in the springtime, because there’s no better time to don Jenna Rink’s signature bright pinks and greens than the present. Cardigans are everything this year, and we love the monochrome light pink look that Jennifer Garner is rocking in this scene.
5. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
If you have a wedding on your calendar this spring, then you simply must channel the energy of Andie Anderson in her famous yellow dress. It’s the perfect buttery yellow color that’s trending this spring, but there’s also nothing quite as classic as *that* dress. You’re basically guaranteed to get some McConaughey-level rizz in this outfit.
6. Picture Perfect
We’re getting into some deeper cuts here, but if you haven’t seen Jennifer Aniston in Picture Perfect, you’re in for a treat. Jen stars as a young advertising executive who’s trying to impress her boss by pretending to be engaged to a man who she just met, and her style in this movie is absolutely impeccable, as proven by this gingham dress.
