How to Look Infinitely Chicer Each Spring Without Spending Any Money

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@monikh

Style Notes: Nothing says "new season" quite like a small accessorising update or two. Headbands have replaced warmer headgear as the fashion set's top outfit topper, with velvet- and satin-padded styles proving to be the leaders of the pretty pack.

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@emilisindlev

Style Notes: This year's statement earrings are basically hair clips—the more barrettes the better.

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@nnennaechem

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.

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@aimeesong

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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@katherine_ormerod

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 ensures her trench ensemble looks the epitome of chic by wearing it with black accessories. 

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@eniswardrobe

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 beguiling.

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@emmarosestyle

Style Notes: Often, pastels are easier to wear in print form. Case in point—Emma's rainbow midi. 

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@charlottekuhrt

Style Notes: With khaki chinos and neutral denim taking up two important sports in the trouser-trend leaderboard 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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@fiahamelijnck

Style Notes: We love how Fia gives her pastel and ecru get-up some edge with black leather footwear. 

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@champagnemani

Style Notes: If you've already consulted our bi-annual trend report, then you'll know second-skin tops are an essential purchase for 2021. Usually found in mesh or fine jersey, use yours to unlock potent new layering combinations, just like Imani has done so here. 

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@greceghanem

Style Notes: Grece has championed the second-skin top for a few seasons. 

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@babba.c

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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@ruerodier

Style Notes: Wear them post-lockdown to any occasion. Trust us—white shoes will see you right.

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@livpurvis

Style 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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@hannasteffansson

Style Notes: If tan isn't your thing, make like Hanna and embrace bright hues—how cool are her turquoise suede trousers? 

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@alyssainthecity

Style Notes: Leopard print will forever be a fashion mainstay, but its muddy colour palette often feels wintry. What better excuse do you need to reinstate polka dots into your daily wares? 

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@heartzeena

Style Notes: Polka dots are a huge trend for spring/summer, particularly when they're set against bold hues.