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.

1. The driving loafer

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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.

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Tod's

FOOTWEAR - Loafers on YOOX.COM Red

Delivery: £9.00

£149.00 ~~£234.00~~

Yoox.com

Russell & Bromley

GOLDSTONE Womens Black Suede Moccasin Loafer

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£250.00

Russell & Bromley

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Ralph Lauren

Barnsbury Nappa Leather Driver Loafers in Red with Round Toeline

Delivery: £9.00

£105.00 ~~£129.00~~

Yoox.com

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Tod's

FOOTWEAR - Loafers on YOOX.COM Pink

Delivery: £9.00

£149.00 ~~£234.00~~

Yoox.com

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2. The baggy jeans

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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).

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Closed

Closed Nikka

Delivery: £15.00

£167.00 ~~£284.00~~

Balardi

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Ganni

Blue Textured Izey Jeans - Size 25 Cotton

Delivery: free

£177.00 ~~£295.00~~

GANNI

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Levi's

Jeans Blue

Delivery: £15.00

£135.00

Balardi

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Levi's

Baggy Dad Barrel Jeans - Womens - 23X30 - Blue

Delivery: free

£80.00 ~~£100.00~~

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3. The 70s-inspired shades

Julia Dalia wears white blue jeans, a blue bikini top, and a long brown, red, and black coat outside Lovechiled 1979 during the Copenhagen Fashion Week AW24 on January 30, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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The sunglasses of summer 2024 are already here: enter 70s-inspired sunglasses. Key characteristics include yellow-toned lenses, square edges, and an oversized look.

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Gucci

Cat Eye Sunglasses Gg1714 S 001 Black

Delivery: £15.00

£153.00 ~~£192.00~~

Balardi

Gucci

Black Striped Wayfarer-style, Designer Sunglasses, Grey Lenses

Delivery: £7.50

£280.00

Harvey Nichols

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Gucci

Butterfly Sunglasses Gg1975 S 002 Black

Delivery: £15.00

£175.00 ~~£272.00~~

Balardi

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Gucci

GG INTERLOCKING LOGO SUNGLASSES Size: OS, colour: BLACK

Delivery: free

£272.00 ~~£340.00~~

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4. The boxy leather jacket

Cecile Inchauspe is seen wearing a Nuth Official jacket, vintage denim jacket, Maje denim skirt, black trousers outside the Maje presentation during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 29, 2024 in Paris, France.

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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.

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Stand Studio

Zaylee Jacket Brown

Delivery: £15.00

£246.00 ~~£340.00~~

Balardi

Fat Face

FatFace Leanna Black Leather Jacket

Delivery: £4.95

£199.00

FatFace

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AllSaints

Womens Cactus Leather Dalby Desserto Biker Jacket, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black

Delivery: free

£223.30 ~~£319.00~~

AllSaints

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Pinko

Pinko Jackets & Coats Black

Delivery: £15.00

£258.00 ~~£345.00~~

Balardi

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5. The perfect white tee

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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

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£40.00

ASKET

Weekend by Max Mara

Multid Cotton T-Shirt, White

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£85.00

John Lewis

Jigsaw

Raglan Cotton T-Shirt White

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£60.00

John Lewis

Jigsaw

Textured Jersey Top, White

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£60.00

John Lewis

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6. The white sneakers

A guest is seen wearing a green hat with white littering details, a long denim skirt, white New Balance sneakers, grey lurex socks, a denim jacket and a white, brown and green fur jacket with black leather details outside Giorgio Armani show during the Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 on February 25, 2024 in Milan, Italy.

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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.

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New Balance

Womens 327 in White/Grey Synthetic, size 3.5 Narrow

Delivery: free

£110.00

New Balance

530 Sneakers White

Delivery: £15.00

£129.00

Balardi

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New Balance

Womens 327 in White/Red Synthetic, size 3.5 Narrow

Delivery: free

£110.00

New Balance

530 Sneakers White

Delivery: £15.00

£135.00

Balardi

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7. The midi dress

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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.

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Forte_Forte

Velvet Long Dress Beige

Delivery: £15.00

£202.00 ~~£336.00~~

Balardi

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Ganni

White Floral Satin Maxi Dress - Size 32 Elastane

Delivery: free

£237.00 ~~£395.00~~

GANNI

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Pinko

Pinko Fantasy Net Dress Green

Delivery: £15.00

£234.00 ~~£444.00~~

Balardi

Fat Face

FatFace Isla Indigo Blue Regular Velvet Midi Dress

Delivery: £4.95

£72.00

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8. The trench coat

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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.

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Tagliatore

Tagliatore Brown

Delivery: free

£450.00 ~~£640.00~~

Balardi

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AllSaints

Lyocell/Modal Linnie Relaxed Fit Trench Coat, Size: XS Brown

Delivery: free

£209.30 ~~£299.00~~

AllSaints

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Max Mara

Newmang Black

Delivery: free

£486.00 ~~£688.00~~

Balardi

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Norma Kamali

Faux leather trench coat Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£311.00 ~~£445.00~~

Mytheresa

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9. The denim maxi skirt

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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.

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Diesel

Denim Long Skirt Blue

Delivery: £15.00

£153.00 ~~£202.00~~

Balardi

7 For All Mankind

Drama high-rise cotton denim maxi skirt Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£220.00

Mytheresa

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Max Mara

Pianosa Skirt Brown

Delivery: £15.00

£242.00 ~~£403.00~~

Balardi

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Ganni

Leopard-print denim maxi skirt Brown

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£192.00 ~~£275.00~~

Mytheresa

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10. The mules

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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.