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COOL MOM: SPRING & VACATION POOL TRENDS

The Colorist guide on vacation trends and how to wear them in real life.

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The Colorist
Mar 15, 2026
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Spring is in the air and suddenly you’re packing for warm weather again, pool days, beach dinners, resort mornings, family vacations. If you’re a mom, it usually means packing everyone else first and then realizing you haven’t thought about your own outfits.

So instead of chasing random trends and panicking on what to wear, here are the five silhouettes cool moms are wearing this spring and vacation season.

These are the pieces that feel modern, effortless, and elevated, while still being comfortable enough for long pool days, travel, and real life. You can also shop my cool moms vacation edit here.

We’re going to discuss these 6 key trends:

  1. Bermuda shorts (linen, cotton and twill)

  2. Balloon pants (different fabrics types and which is best for different occasions)

  3. Linen tops and the secret to making multiple outfits out of 1 piece

  4. Easy Vacation dresses that can be worn day or night

  5. Animal print and how to style it in a refined way

  6. Bold color

You can also shop my cool moms vacation edit here.

Let’s get into it.

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