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Shop spring's latest trends with a fashion expert: Polka dots, bubble hems and more

WATCH: How to style the hottest fashion trends for spring

Trying to figure out how to style this season's latest trends? We're here to help.

Fashion expert Erica Wark is back on "Good Morning America" to help us style everything from animal prints and polka dots to box bags and bubble hems for spring. Wark has found styles from brands like Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, H&M, and beyond and styled full looks we can grab for an upcoming occasion.

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Plus, keep in mind your current wardrobe and shop on-trend items you can wear with your everyday favorites.

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Animal print and tomato red

"Animal print is once again at the top of the fashion food chain this spring," Wark said, noting that includes every print: leopard, snake, cow, zebra print and beyond.

She continued, "With animal print being a timeless print, an easy way to make it feel fresh this spring is by trying it with a trendy denim silhouette like these barrel-style jeans from Abercrombie."

Wark said you can even mix your animal prints. "The key to making it work is to pick one more dominant print and then use the secondary print as an accessory to avoid the items feeling like they're competing," she said.

Since tomato-red is also trending for spring, Wark added a red cardigan styled over-the-shoulder or a red sneaker for a pop of color.

"Style the rest of your look using neutral wardrobe staples to let the print and color pops be the stars of your outfit," she said.

100% Cotton Crewneck Cardigan

Price: $69.95 · From Gap

Modern Crewneck T-Shirt

Price: $14 · From Gap

Curve Love Mid Rise Barrel Jean

Price: $110 · From Abercrombie & Fitch

Twill Trench Coat

Price: $54.99 · From H&M

Anise Bag Brown Cow Print

Price: $129 · From Steve Madden

Shoulder Bag

Price: $29.99 · From H&M

Erilg Low top sneaker

Price: $90 · From ALDO

Oval Sunglasses

Price: $9.99 · From H&M

Chunky Dome Earrings

Price: $5.99 · From H&M

Bubble hems and brown hues

Wark said this spring is all about trying browns.

"When it comes to styling neutrals for spring, a must-try is mocha mousse brown," she said. "It's a universally flattering color -- works on everyone."

Wark styled a brown Aritzia blazer with another style having a major moment: bubble hems. "This is a style of hem you're going to see all spring and summer long -- done in either a skirt cut or, in this case, a dress," Wark said. "To nail this hem, pair it with a structured blazer that is cinched at the waist to create an hourglass silhouette."

Wark completed the look with a saddle bag, which you can find in pastel pink and suede -- both of-the-moment.

Babaton Rolodex Dress

Price: $118 · From Aritzia

Mini Bubble Hem Dress

Price: $68 · From Oak + Fort

Wilfred Regal Blazer

Price: $228 · From Aritzia

Soffiettaluxe Bucket bag

Price: $120 · From ALDO

Bow-Decorated Slingbacks

Price: $29.99 · From H&M

Oval Sunglasses

Price: $9.99 · From H&M

Knot-Shaped Stud Earrings

Price: $5.99 · From H&M

Adelaide Brown Suede

Price: $99.95 · From Steve Madden

Polka dots and the box bag

We'll never not have a polka-dot item ready to style in our spring and summer wardrobes.

"This playful print is another one that, to me, is timeless," Wark said. "A great way to make this throwback print feel 2025 is by wearing it as a crop top and full skirt combo. It pays tribute to a 1950s style but feels current with the fitted top and showing off a touch of skin."

Wark added a statement earring and an appliqué floral sandal for a more formal occasion and said you can also style the look with sneakers and a jean jacket for a more casual outfit.

Don't forget your box bag, which Wark called "another 'it' bag of the season." Switch out your clutch and wear this style for a more modern look.

The Occasion by Old Navy Taffeta Cropped Tank Top

Price: $24.99 · From Old Navy

The Occasion by Old Navy High-Waisted Taffeta Midi Skirt

Price: $39.99 · From Old Navy

Daisyrose Strappy heeled sandal - Stiletto heel

Price: $120 · From ALDO

Gold-plated Pearl Pendant Earrings

Price: $59.99 · From H&M

Dangle Earrings

Price: $54.99 · From H&M

Sunblinggx Satchel bag

Price: $65 · From ALDO

Callunaax Top handle bag

Price: $68 · From ALDO

Ocerimasx Cat eye sunglasses

Price: $20 · From ALDO

More 'GMA' picks

Madelyn Knit Top

Price: $88 · From Reformation

Anisa Ballet Flats Red Crinkle Patent

Price: $120 · From Dolce Vita

AUREUM No. 14 Genuine Calf Hair Belt

Price: $175 to $250 · 30% Savings
From Nordstrom

Original: $250 to $250

JW PEI Women's Thea Top Handle Bag

Price: $89 · From Amazon

Aubrielle Checkered Top Handle Bag - Light Pink

Price: $93 · From Charles & Keith

Bubble-hem mixy dress

Price: $64.50 · 45% Savings
From J.Crew

Original: $118

AQUA Strapless Midi Bubble Dress

Price: $118 · From Bloomingdale's