With the sunshine and the clocks going forward there’s no getting away from the fact that spring has officially sprung.
Every new season deserves a wardrobe refresh. For spring you need a style shake-up that ditches the dark, dreary layers that no longer spark joy and swaps them for lighter, brighter pieces that inject a fresh feel.
There are plenty of reason to invest in the new - hello slinky slip skirts and strappy sandals - mixed in with your existing hardworking wardrobe heroes.
Here are the hot tickets of-the-moment items to round out your wardrobe in the weeks ahead.
White jeans
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Update your trusty blues with a fresh white style in contemporary cuts of straight leg, kick flare and slim.
Mixed print dress
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Full coverage midis are the dress trend to beat, a mixed print style ups the ante for wedding season.
Strappy Sandal
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The Carrie Bradshaw inspired sandal is dominating the footwear scene. Smartening up everything from denim, candy tailoring and floaty midis.
The utility jacket
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The utility jacket is an easy style win. Opt for belted and in classic khaki for the ultimate spring layer.
The Boiler suit
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The all-in-one wardrobe wonder is a style no-brainer for spring. Opt for a loose-fit rendered in any shade you wish.
Slip skirt
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This season’s skirt style comes knee-skimming and silky. Wear with a knit now and a t-shirt come summer.