Four seasons with four ever-changing sets of style trends can threaten to burn a hole in even the savviest shopper's pocket. Well, fear not, because you have it on good authority (from, well, us) that this spring's wardrobe reshuffle needn't take more than nine carefully picked items. Yep, you can get your spring style entirely on point with items that you already have in your wardrobe.
From the coat that defines the season to the trainers you'll wear forever, these are the pieces you'll need for your springtime capsule, and they all work beautifully together. Even better is you might own a lot of them already, so this will be a good opportunity to remind yourself of the pieces you might have forgotten about during our long, chilly winter.
Keep scrolling to see the concise and effective spring wardrobe staples that will do all the hard work for you, and shop our favourite pieces for each of the elements.
1. Trench Coats
Style Notes: We hate to put a damper on things, but even when your woolly coat feels too heavy, you'll probably still need a coat for spring—and there's really no other choice than a trench coat this year. Chic detective vibes incoming. Use yours to elevate your denim or to refresh your knitted dresses.
Shop the Key Piece:
This cropped version is extremely chic.
I just love this sustainable brand.
This trench also comes with a very practical hood to shield you from any spring showers.
2. Puff-Sleeve Dress
Style Notes: We all know that spring and dresses go together like winter and shearling, and this season, puff-sleeve styles are reigning supreme. Wear them with tights and boots until temperatures rise.
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This dress will work for any spring/summer event in your calendar.
If spring was a print, it would look like this.
The shape of the sleeves is sublime.
3. Lightweight Suiting
Style Notes: While we still adore heavier fabrics like velvet and cashmere, there's nothing quite as satisfying as slipping into something lighter come spring. Opt for one of the many, many linen and cotton suits out there, and wear with loafers.
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You’ll get so much wear out of this blazer, with or without the matching trousers or shorts.
These will look incredible with pointed-toe shoes.
One of the prettiest shades of pink I’ve seen.
Try wearing skirt suit as an alternative to dresses for springtime weddings.
4. Ankle-Grazing Trousers
Style Notes: While jeans are an integral part of any springtime wardrobe, it’s easy to get fatigued of them, especially having worn them daily since October. For spring, when it's warm enough to bare our ankles, we'll be investing in chic cropped trousers.
Shop the Key Piece:
This is a timeless pair of trousers you'll wear all year round.
You'll get infinite wear out of a pair of black trousers.
You’ll get more wear out of cargo trousers than you might think.
5. Wear-Everywhere Trainers
Style Notes: Undeniably classic, white canvas and leather kicks will go with just about every spring outfit you can throw at them. We particularly love Elif’s Breton stripe–and-jeans combination.
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Vejas are still a fashion favourite.
Trainers don’t come more versatile than this.
This particular New Balance shape is everywhere right now.
6. Denim Midis
Style Notes: This '90s wardrobe staple is back on the agenda. Though mini iterations will reappear in the summer months, for now, keep your hemlines long, and pair them with basic jersey tops like the minimalist style icon Sylvie Mus did.
Shop the Key Piece:
You might want to consider pairing this skirt with an equally chic denim jacket.
A no-brainer investment.
Style with a white tee and ballet flats for an easy on-trend look.
7. Top-Handle Bags
Style Notes: Seeing as your hands have been plunged firmly into your pockets for the last few months, one of the first things we suggest embracing come spring is switching out your crossbodies for chic top-handle bags.
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This will go with so many spring outfits, from work looks to wedding guest dresses.
Arket creates some of the sleekest handbags on the high street.
A spring must-have from DeMellier.
8. Utility Jumpsuit
Style Notes: Like dresses, jumpsuits make for a simple outfit solution and require very minimal styling on your part. Layer with a roll-neck and finish with boots now. Then pair with mules come May.
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Try wearing this jumpsuit with a roll-neck or Breton top underneath.
I love the barrel-leg shape of this one.
This denim one gives me all the '70s vibes.
9. White Blouses
Style Notes: It's still too soon for short sleeves, so ease yourself out of your roll-neck with a pretty white blouse. Then, when temperatures really begin to soar, swap your jeans for a breezy linen skirt.
Shop the Key Piece:
I’m in love with this blouse, from the sleeves to the collar.
This feels so easy to style—I'll be wearing it non-stop with blue denim.
So romantic.
This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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