Spring style always offers a welcome reprieve from the dark colors and muted prints of the winter months, and this year is no exception. On top of traditional pastels and florals, this season’s most popular looks lean heavily on bold patterns, marking a distinct departure from the neutrals craze of the last several months, and personally, I can’t get enough.

As a travel and shopping writer living in New York City, I’ve already noticed a number of patterns gathering steam in the first days of spring, and regardless of how eye-catching they are, each trend can be easily integrated into your seasonal packing list . After scouring Madewell , J.Crew , Gap , and more of my favorite retailers, I found plenty of ways to style the five most popular patterns of the moment.…