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Spring Forward: 12 Perfect Off-Duty Looks For Spring
Navigate the capricious weather in style with looks that can be dressed up or down, according to what the barometer is up to.
Spring can be a tricky season, sartorially speaking. We haven’t yet arrived at summer with its easy, breezy floaty dresses and bare legs. Nor are we still in winter with its cosy knits. The what to wear conundrum is generally led by the ever-changing weather, so it’s best to be prepared with a wardrobe filled with versatile, lightweight layers.
These trans-seasonal looks will see you through to summer and beyond, with clever styling tips to help you get the most out of each piece – whatever the British weather throws at you.
Clara Sweat Shacket, £69
In a relaxed sweatshirt material, this khaki overshirt is a great mid-layer whilst the weather is still chilly. As the weather warms, wear it over a simple black tee and jeans combo. Buy it.
Washed Cargo Pants, £79
A strong 90s trend that’s going nowhere, the cargo pant, or looser more voluminous parachute pant, is a key trouser trend for SS23. A super-versatile shape, dress them up with heels a silk cami and blazer, or down with chunky boots and a sweatshirt. A great spring alternative to denim. Buy it.
Denim Cape Skirt, £36
Another 90s trend making a resurgence for spring is the maxi denim skirt. Look for an A-line shape and wear now with knee-length boots and skinny knits, before transitioning to a tee and sandals come summer. You’ll soon remember why you loved them in the first place. Buy it.
Gazelle Trainers, £80
The trainer style for spring, the Adidas Originals Gazelle comes in a rainbow of colours. We love the oxblood red, forest green or neutral sand. Comfy and nostalgic, they look great with everything from dresses to jeans. Buy it.
West Vintage-White Leather Boots, £240
Now is a great time to switch out your dark-colours for lighter, brighter tones. When it comes to boots, a versatile white or cream makes an instant wardrobe update for spring. This block-heel pair will look great with lighter washed, cropped denim as the weather warms. Buy it.
Oversized Cotton Trench, £355
A cornerstone investment buy for any spring wardrobe, a classic camel trench is not only practical as a spring outer layer, but is also a style chameleon. Belt over dresses and boots for the office – then layer over a hoodie, jeans and trainers come the weekend. Buy it.
Quilted Paisley Jacket, £120
Quilted print jackets are having a moment. They make a great boho alternative to a denim jacket for spring and are easier to pair with denim if you don’t want to go full Canadian Tux. Buy it.
Leontine Cotton Jumper, £95
It’s time to shrug off your winter wool knits and opt for lighter-weight, spring cotton blends. Go for pretty pastels to echo the season, or versatile neutrals to pair with denims and khaki chinos for a relaxed, weekend look. Buy it.
Denim Shirt, £130
Denim has never been out of fashion. This season, expect to see it popping up in the most unlikely places – think shoes, bags, blazers – as well as on all the usual suspects, including shirts. The western-style denim shirt is a great option for spring, paired with jeans for a double-denim fashion look, or with cargo pants for effortlessly relaxed weekend wear. Buy it.
Lorna Jumpsuit, £110
A jumpsuit is a great all-rounder for spring; layer a skinny polo neck underneath for now and wear alone as an ‘instant one-piece outfit’ later in the season. Seventy Mochi do some great denim washes, as well as fun spring pastels. Buy it.
Green Melange Ribbed Dress, £99
Ribbed dresses (as well as skirts and jumpsuits) are another key trend this coming season. As comfy as loungewear but with a chic minimal feel, balance the streamline silhouette with a chunky boot or sandal for a modern take. Buy it.
By Lydia Mansi
March 2023
These trans-seasonal looks will see you through to summer and beyond, with clever styling tips to help you get the most out of each piece – whatever the British weather throws at you.
Fat Face
Clara Sweat Shacket, £69
In a relaxed sweatshirt material, this khaki overshirt is a great mid-layer whilst the weather is still chilly. As the weather warms, wear it over a simple black tee and jeans combo. Buy it.
Hush
Washed Cargo Pants, £79
A strong 90s trend that’s going nowhere, the cargo pant, or looser more voluminous parachute pant, is a key trouser trend for SS23. A super-versatile shape, dress them up with heels a silk cami and blazer, or down with chunky boots and a sweatshirt. A great spring alternative to denim. Buy it.
Zara
Denim Cape Skirt, £36
Another 90s trend making a resurgence for spring is the maxi denim skirt. Look for an A-line shape and wear now with knee-length boots and skinny knits, before transitioning to a tee and sandals come summer. You’ll soon remember why you loved them in the first place. Buy it.
Adidas
Gazelle Trainers, £80
The trainer style for spring, the Adidas Originals Gazelle comes in a rainbow of colours. We love the oxblood red, forest green or neutral sand. Comfy and nostalgic, they look great with everything from dresses to jeans. Buy it.
Alohas
West Vintage-White Leather Boots, £240
Now is a great time to switch out your dark-colours for lighter, brighter tones. When it comes to boots, a versatile white or cream makes an instant wardrobe update for spring. This block-heel pair will look great with lighter washed, cropped denim as the weather warms. Buy it.
Jigsaw
Oversized Cotton Trench, £355
A cornerstone investment buy for any spring wardrobe, a classic camel trench is not only practical as a spring outer layer, but is also a style chameleon. Belt over dresses and boots for the office – then layer over a hoodie, jeans and trainers come the weekend. Buy it.
Boden
Quilted Paisley Jacket, £120
Quilted print jackets are having a moment. They make a great boho alternative to a denim jacket for spring and are easier to pair with denim if you don’t want to go full Canadian Tux. Buy it.
Sezane
Leontine Cotton Jumper, £95
It’s time to shrug off your winter wool knits and opt for lighter-weight, spring cotton blends. Go for pretty pastels to echo the season, or versatile neutrals to pair with denims and khaki chinos for a relaxed, weekend look. Buy it.
WNU
Denim Shirt, £130
Denim has never been out of fashion. This season, expect to see it popping up in the most unlikely places – think shoes, bags, blazers – as well as on all the usual suspects, including shirts. The western-style denim shirt is a great option for spring, paired with jeans for a double-denim fashion look, or with cargo pants for effortlessly relaxed weekend wear. Buy it.
Seventy Mochi
Lorna Jumpsuit, £110
A jumpsuit is a great all-rounder for spring; layer a skinny polo neck underneath for now and wear alone as an ‘instant one-piece outfit’ later in the season. Seventy Mochi do some great denim washes, as well as fun spring pastels. Buy it.
Cos
Green Melange Ribbed Dress, £99
Ribbed dresses (as well as skirts and jumpsuits) are another key trend this coming season. As comfy as loungewear but with a chic minimal feel, balance the streamline silhouette with a chunky boot or sandal for a modern take. Buy it.
By Lydia Mansi
March 2023
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Lydia Mansi
Lifestyle Editor
Lydia is an all-round lifestyle guru, tireless champion of women in business and our resident expert on beauty.
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