How to Look Infinitely Chicer Each Spring Without Spending Any Money
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Style Notes: Nothing says "new season" quite like a small accessorising update or two. Headbands replace warmer headgear as the fashion set's outfit topper of choice come spring, with velvet- and satin-padded styles proving to be the leaders of the pretty pack.
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Style Notes: This year's statement earrings are basically hair clips—the more barrettes, the better.
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Style Notes: If waving goodbye to 60 deniers seems daunting, take a two-step approach to ease in: A below-the-knee skirt or dress and some boots will still feel on the sensible side of spring. Of course, this look also works if you can’t bear to part with your hosiery just yet.
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Style Notes: Opt for a belted skirt and boots. This is a combination that can be easily tweaked well into the summer.
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Style Notes: Wave buh-bye to feather-down outerwear (at least for some of your outings), and instantly upgrade any look into spring territory with the simple swap of a trench coat that's roomy enough to layer under.
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@sylviemus_Style Notes: Sylvie Mus ensures her trench ensemble looks the epitome of chic by wearing it with black accessories.
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Style Notes: One of the boldest spring moves you can make is to wear a single colour from head to toe. We were sceptical about pistachio to begin with, but this is rather beautiful.
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@emmarosestyleStyle Notes: Often, pastels are easier to wear in print form. Case in point: Emma Rose Thatcher's rainbow midi.
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Style Notes: With khaki chinos and neutral denim taking up two important spots in the trouser-trend leader board this season, we urge you to put indigo jeans aside for a moment and try out something different, like a full-on ecru-and-camel look.
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@fiahamelijnckStyle Notes: We love how Fia Hamelijnck gives her pastel-and-ecru get-up some edge with black leather footwear.
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@champagnemaniStyle Notes: If you've already consulted our biannual trend report, then you'll know second-skin tops are an essential purchase for 2022. Usually found in mesh or fine jersey, they can unlock potent new layering combinations, just like Imani Randolph has done here.
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Style Notes: Grece Ghanem has championed the second-skin top already this season.
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Style Notes: We love black ankle boots—we really do. But when you've been wearing them day in and day out, it's nice to know that some exhilarating options do exist in the footwear world. Swapping in fresh, white shoes and boots will instantly do the trick.
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Style Notes: Wear them post-lockdown to any occasion. Trust us—white shoes will see you right.
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@francescasaffariStyle Notes: Bright hues loan themselves well to leather thanks to its muted finish, but there's nothing more timeless than tan or beige.
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@hannasteffanssonStyle Notes: If tan isn't your thing, make like Hanna Stefansson, and embrace bright hues. How cool are her turquoise suede trousers?
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@alyssainthecityStyle Notes: Floral print will forever be a fashion mainstay, but the moody base colours that dominate it in the winter months often feel too harsh when you’re looking to brighten your attire. We have plenty of months of floral prints ahead, too, so why not pivot and reinstate polka dots into your daily wares?
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@heartzeenaStyle Notes: Polka dots are a huge trend for spring/summer, particularly when they're set against bold hues.
