With the seasonal shift comes plenty of sartorial confusion, and by the time May rolls around, we're all feeling pretty impatient. After months of sub-10-degree temperatures, haven't we earned the luxury of stepping out in breezy cotton dresses and strappy sandals? May is a tantalising time because we're almost in summer, but the weather remains unpredictable (in the UK that is—if you're living it up somewhere along the Amalfi Coast or on a balmy Greek isle, please don't rub it in).
But rather than lamenting the lingering clouds overhead, choose to celebrate that we're one step closer to sunshine. In wardrobe terms, this means adding warm-weather items into your day-to-day roster. It might just involve a minor adjustment here or there; a T-shirt instead of a long-sleeve top, a basket bag instead of a leather cross-body. Little by little, we can start slipping into a summer state of mind, and hopefully, the blue skies will follow. Who's with me?
To help you out, I've rounded up six stylish outfits from Instagram that I think are just right for May. And I've made them all shopable so the looks are even easier for you to recreate. Check them out now, thank me later.
1. Cropped Cardigan + Wide-Leg Jeans + Mary Janes
Style Notes: The Parisian style set is our most-trusted source of elegant and easy-to-copy outfits, like Emmanuelle's. Throw a light trench coat on top if the temperature drops; I promise it will still look just as chic.
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I love the idea of wearing this as a top, but you can also unbutton it and style it over a tank.
The perfect mid-blue wide-leg denim.
No summer closet is complete without *at least* one basket bag.
Yep, the Mary Jane trend is sticking around, and we couldn't be happier about it.
2. White Midi Dress + Loafers
Style Notes: It's still too early for strapless cotton dresses, but a long-sleeved option like this one will add a lightness to your wardrobe (and mood). Pair with loafers over sandals to keep it from feeling too high-summer.
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The dream dress for picnics in the park and garden parties.
As timeless as it gets.
I always turn to & Other Stories for affordable and on-trend sunglasses.
I think everyone who owns these classic loafers would agree they're worth the investment.
3. Crop Top + Cargo Trousers + Mules
Style Notes: So long turtlenecks, hello crop tops. It's the season to show some skin, so team your favourite trousers with a midriff-bearing tee and some open-toe mules.
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The keyhole cut-out totally elevates this basic.
You don't need to spend a fortune on gold-toned jewellery; the high street has heaps to offer.
The kind of relaxed silhouette I'll be living in all summer long.
These are selling down fast, so don't miss out.
4. Floral Blouse + Slip Skirt + Plimsolls
Style Notes: A slip skirt works whatever the season, but I'll be taking my cues from Franny and styling mine with a pretty floral blouse as we move into summer.
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Pick out any of the colours to match your accessories to.
Set to be one of the hardest-working pieces in your wardrobe.
This would be a great wedding guest accessory.
These look super comfy.
5. Double Denim + Fisherman Sandals
Style Notes: Whether or not double denim is to your taste, you've got to admit the combo looks pretty cool with fisherman sandals—which, incidentally, are a huge trend for SS23.
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This looks so premium. Bravo, H&M.
Our editors' favourite white tee.
All-day denim.
The sandal of the season.
6. Knitted Tank + Linen Trousers + Trainers
Style Notes: By now your bulkiest knitwear is probably safely stored away, but we recommend carrying lighter styles like ribbed tank tops into the warmer season.
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A great staple.
Nothing says spring/summer like linen trousers.
The bag the entire WWW team has their eye on.
This colour scheme feels so fresh.
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