The 10 spring staples every chic woman should own
Unfortunately, being chic is not as effortless as it looks. The best place to start? Your wardrobe. We’ve selected the ten spring staples that will instantly elevate your look and set you on your way to peak chic status.
This timeless loafer is perfect for spring’s unpredictable weather, and its classic shape ensures it’ll never go out of style. Driving loafers are great with jeans and mini skirts alike.
-78%
Tod's
FOOTWEAR - Loafers on YOOX.COM Pink
£51.00
£234.00
Yoox.com
Russell & Bromley
GOLDSTONE Womens Black Suede Moccasin Loafer
£250.00
Russell & Bromley
-18%
Tod's
FOOTWEAR - Loafers on YOOX.COM Dark Blue
£227.00
£277.00
Yoox.com
Tod's
1138917 Grey - Neutrals Beige
£153.00
FARFETCH
Indie Sleaze might be back, but baggy jeans still reign supreme. We love low-slung silhouettes that puddle over the shoes for the perfect effortless fit (except when it’s raining).
-55%
Diesel
2031 D-Krailey mid-rise boyfriend jeans - Grey
£126.00
£281.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Ganni
Blue Textured Izey Jeans - Size 28 Organic Cotton
£147.50
£295.00
GANNI
Lauren Ralph Lauren
paint-splatter boyfriend jeans - Blue
£193.00
FARFETCH
Levi's
Baggy Dad Barrel Jeans - Womens - 23X30 - Blue
£100.00
Levi's
3. The 70s-inspired shades
The sunglasses of summer 2024 are already here: enter 70s-inspired sunglasses. Key characteristics include yellow-toned lenses, square edges, and an oversized look.
-37%
Gucci
Womens Ladies Logo Detail Square GG0896S - Black, Size: 52x25x145mm - Size 52x25x145mm
£188.00
£300.00
Secret Sales
Gucci
oversized square-frame sunglasses - Black
£310.00
FARFETCH
-31%
Gucci
Square Womens Black Grey GG1402S - One Size
£177.00
£256.00
Secret Sales
Gucci
horsebit-embellished oversized sunglasses - Gold
£355.00
FARFETCH
4. The boxy leather jacket
Leather jacket season is our favourite season! The leather jacket is the quintessential transitional leather outer layer, and therefore a fundamental piece in your spring wardrobe. This year, boxy silhouettes and distressed finishes are all the rage.
-15%
Infinity Leather
Womens Black Shearling Sheepskin Aviator Jacket-Kiev - Size 22 UK
£304.99
£359.99
Secret Sales
adidas
Three-Stripe zip jacket - Brown
£104.00
FARFETCH
-32%
Infinity Leather
Womens Classic Brando Biker Jacket-Loughton - Green Lamb Leather - Size 10 UK
£84.99
£124.99
Secret Sales
-44%
AllSaints
Sheep Leather Felda Leather Bomber Jacket, Size: M Black
£268.00
£479.00
AllSaints
It might seem obvious, but the perfect white tee is the most important spring staple to invest in. Everyone’s definition of “perfect tee” is different, but with so much choice out there your search will be easy.
Asket
The T-Shirt White
£40.00
ASKET
Weekend by Max Mara
Multid Cotton T-Shirt, White
£85.00
John Lewis
Jigsaw
Raglan Cotton T-Shirt White
£60.00
John Lewis
Jigsaw
Textured Jersey Top, White
£60.00
John Lewis
6. The white sneakers
Spring is also the perfect season to rock white sneakers! Convenient and versatile, a good pair of white sneakers is guaranteed to take you very far (literally). We love New Balances for their retro/sporty look and comfortable sole.
-40%
New Balance
Womens 327 in White/Red Synthetic, size 3.5 Narrow
£66.00
£110.00
New Balance
New Balance
574 White
£84.00
Yoox.com
New Balance
Womens Made in USA 990v6 in Grey/White Suede/Mesh, size 8.5 Narrow
£210.00
New Balance
New Balance
574 sneakers - White
£137.00
FARFETCH
Whether denim, cotton, gingham, or satin, midi dresses are perfect for spring, especially when paired with the aforementioned boxy leather jacket, driving loafers, or white sneakers. And when (sadly) winter makes its return, there are plenty of ways to keep wearing your midi dress even when it’s cold.
-20%
Vivienne Westwood
Anna plaid cotton minidress Red
£220.00
£275.00
Mytheresa
-68%
AllSaints
Acetate Annalie Asymmetric Midi Dress, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£51.20
£159.00
AllSaints
-30%
Vivienne Westwood
Pulling gathered cotton pique midi dress Grey
£231.00
£330.00
Mytheresa
Fat Face
FatFace Isla Indigo Blue Regular Velvet Midi Dress
£72.00
FatFace
8. Black tailored trousers
It’s trench coat season! Along with the leather jacket, the trench coat is THE outer layer you need for transitional seasons. Classic, timeless, and water resistant, here’s your new spring best friend.
-30%
Norma Kamali
Belted trench coat Black
£413.00
£590.00
Mytheresa
-44%
AllSaints
Leather Reed Leather Trench, Size: M Black
£391.20
£699.00
AllSaints
-35%
Frenken
Shine Oversized Coat Black
£490.00
£759.00
Labels
-40%
Frankie Shop
Pembroke trench coat Brown
£255.00
£425.00
Mytheresa
Love it or hate it, the denim maxi skirt is still going strong, and therefore deserves a spot in our spring staples list. Effortless and super easy to style, you’ll find yourself reaching for it time and time again.
Roman
Abstract Contrast Print Maxi Skirt Black
£36.00
Roman
-20%
7 For All Mankind
Drama high-rise cotton denim maxi skirt Blue
£176.00
£220.00
Mytheresa
Diesel
De-Pago maxi denim skirt - Blue
£223.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Citizens Of Humanity
Gaucho Vintage denim maxi skirt Blue
£240.00
£480.00
Mytheresa
Mules, clogs, and open-back shoes are our favourite things to wear this season. Leather and suede are the materials to look out for: slip-on loafers for the office and Birkenstock Bostons over the weekend.
-20%
Högl
70mm Joyce open-toe block-heel mules - Black
£137.00
£172.00
FARFETCH
Charles & Keith
Ivette Woven Square-Toe Heeled Mules Black
£65.00
Charles & Keith
Crocs
platform clog slides - Grey
£89.00
FARFETCH
Charles & Keith
Lando Velvet Pointed-Toe Metallic-Buckle Heeled Mules Black
£59.00
Charles & Keith
