Brittany Davy
Four seasons with four ever-changing sets of style trends can threaten to burn a hole in even the savviest shopper's pocket. Well, fear not, because you have it on good authority (from, well, us) that this spring's wardrobe reshuffle needn't take more than nine carefully picked items. Yep, you can get your spring style entirely on point with items that you already have in your wardrobe.
From the coat that defines the season to the trainers you'll wear forever, these are the pieces you'll need for your springtime capsule, and they all work beautifully together. Even better is you might own a lot of them already, so this will be a good opportunity to remind yourself of the pieces you might have forgotten about during our long, chilly winter.
Keep scrolling to see the concise and effective spring wardrobe staples that will do all the hard work for you, and shop our favourite pieces for each of the elements.
Capsule Wardrobe for Spring: The 9 Items You Need
1. Trench Coat
Style Notes: We hate to put a damper on things, but even when your woolly coat feels too heavy, you'll probably still need a coat for spring—and there's really no other choice than a trench coat this year. Chic detective vibes incoming. Use yours to elevate your denim or to refresh your knitted dresses.
Shop the Key Piece:
Iconic.
This cropped version is extremely chic.
The knitted collar really elevates this trench.
2. Silk Dress
Style Notes: We all know that spring and dresses go together like winter and faux fur, and this season, silky-satin styles are reigning supreme. Wear them with tights and boots until temperatures rise.
Shop the Key Piece:
If spring was a dress, it would look like this.
This dress will work for any spring/summer event in your calendar.
A mini with a high-neckline will look so elegant in spring and summer..
3. Chic Co-Ord
Style Notes: While we still adore heavier fabrics like velvet and cashmere, there's nothing quite as satisfying as slipping into something lighter come spring. Opt for one of the many, many linen and cotton co-ords out there, and wear with loafers.
Shop the Key Piece:
You’ll get so much wear out of this shirt, with or without the matching shorts or jeans.
These slightly longer shorts will look incredible with pointed-toe shoes.
Navy is great alternative to black.
Try wearing a trouser co-ord as an alternative to jeans for springtime.
4. Poplin Skirt
Style Notes: Like dresses, poplin skirts make for a simple outfit solution and require very minimal styling on your part. Pair it with a tank, tee or silk blouse and finish with mules or ballet pumps.
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Try wearing this with a roll-neck or Breton top on chillier days.
This sells out every year.
This gingham one gives me all the retro vibes.
5. Cropped Trousers
Style Notes: While jeans are an integral part of any springtime wardrobe, it’s easy to get fatigued of them, especially having worn them daily since October. For spring, when it's warm enough to bare our ankles, we'll be investing in chic cropped trousers.
Shop the Key Piece:
You'll get infinite wear out of a pair of black trousers.
This is a timeless pair of trousers you'll wear all year round.
You’ll get more wear out of cargo trousers than you might think.
6. Animal-Print Shoes
Style Notes: Undeniably chic, animal-print shoes will go with just about every spring outfit you can throw at them.
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Leopard print is practically a neutral in my wardrobe.
Cow print is the newest fashion favourite.
These genuinely look designer.
7. Denim Skirt
Style Notes: This '90s wardrobe staple is back on the agenda. Though super mini iterations will reappear in the peak summer months, for now, any length will look chic paired with even the most basic of shirts ke the minimalist style icon Sylvie Mus did.
Shop the Key Piece:
You might want to consider pairing this skirt with an equally chic denim jacket.
Style with a white tee and ballet flats for an easy on-trend look.
A no-brainer investment.
8. East-West Bag
Style Notes: Seeing as your hands have been plunged firmly into your pockets for the last few months, one of the first things we suggest embracing come spring is switching out your crossbodies for chic east-west bags.
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This will go with so many spring outfits, from casual looks to wedding guest dresses.
& Other Stories creates some of the sleekest handbags on the high street.
A spring must-have from DeMellier.
9. White Blouse
Style Notes: It's still too soon for short sleeves, so ease yourself out of your roll-neck with a pretty white blouse. Then, when temperatures really begin to soar, swap your jeans for a breezy linen skirt.
Shop the Key Piece:
This feels so easy to style—I'll be wearing it non-stop with blue denim.
I’m in love with this blouse, from the sleeves to the collar.
So romantic.
This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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