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INSPIRED BY THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS, THIS SEASON’S PAREDBACK PALETTE OF EARTHY BROWNS, HERB GREENS, ROSE AND BUTTERCUP WILL FEEL LIKE A FRESH BREEZE BLOWING THROUGH YOUR WARDROBE, SIGNALLING THAT SPRING IS MOST DEFINITELY HERE
This season’s tailoring trend has a feminine spin in relaxed cloudy-white linen, giving a formal piece a laid-back, everyday ease. Layer with a flouncy blouse for a touch of frivolity and add canvas plimsolls.
BLAZER, £395; TROUSERS, £225, both Agnès B. BLOUSE, £59, Hush
When a classic trench coat is given a fresh new twist in sage green, the result is a big dose of spring zing in our wardrobes – a great excuse to buy another one! Layer up your haute herby greens; fresh mint or parsley, to evoke a natural elegance that strikes the perfect note between timely and timeless.
TRENCH, £68, La Redoute. DRESS, £175, Iris & Ink at The Outnet. BAG, £59, John Lewis & Partners. SHOES, £195, L.k.bennett
Welcome spring with a chic new colour combo that’s polished yet pretty. Chances are you were mixing earthy browns with white, khaki and leopard print for a bit of a safari feel last year, but, this year, layer them up with a soft blush pink to create a sumptuous, smudgy, organic palette. Choose Toast’s carrot trouser shape (roomy pleats at the top, narrow at the hem) and a crumpled woven hat to add to the nonchalant charm.
JUMPER, £59, AND/OR at John Lewis & Partners. TROUSERS, £135; HAT, £170, both Toast. LOAFERS, £245, Russell & Bromley
The effortless boilersuit goes from boyish and utility to pretty and feminine when reworked in a sun-bleached pink with gentle shoulder gathers. A black bow belt and linen ankle boots give this practical one-piece extra attitude that feels distinctly modern. A fresh take on tomboy.
BOILERSUIT, £275, L.k.bennett. BOOTS, £175, Arket
Soft buttercup yellow is the colour of spring and is the fastest way to inject a fresh new-season feeling into your wardrobe. Pretty, demure and unapologetically pulled together, take the tonal approach as seen at Jil Sander, in easy-breezy silhouettes that will undoubtedly lift your spirits. Finish with a chunky neutral clog to take sweet sunshine shades to a cooler place.
BLAZER, £175; DRESS, £165, both Iris & Ink at The Outnet. CLOGS, £290, Ancient Greek Sandals at Matches Fashion
The pumped up sleeve has been reimagined for spring, bringing a touch of romance to smart shirting. Next’s tobacco cotton shirt with its luxurious power puff sleeves and pintuck detailed shoulders, has designer looks that belie its high-street price tag. Snap one up.
SHIRT, £28, Next. TROUSERS, £235, Marc Cain
STYLING ASSISTANT: Alisha Motion. HAIR AND MAKE-UP: Lucy Gibson at Frank using Clinique and Moroccan Oil. MODEL: Sophie Kanny at Elite London. PRODUCTION: Fiona Andrews. Thanks to The Worx