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.
-15%
Paul Smith
Loafers, female, Pink, 5 UK, Yellow Swirl Embroidered Driving Moccasins
£214.03
£252.31
Miinto
Tod's
Antique Rose Gommini Penny Loafers Size 35.5
£209.99
HEWI
-49%
Skechers
Womens Coast Drive Textured Slip-On Loafers - Grey - Size: 6.5
£30.00
£59.00
lovethesales
-21%
Cotswold
Combe Womens Leather Shoes - Grey - Size UK 4
£51.49
£64.99
Secret Sales
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).
-50%
Dondup
Skinny Fit Jeans, female, Blue, W27, Blue Denim Trousers Regular Waist Tapered Leg
£125.28
£251.43
Miinto
Bogner
7/8 slim fit jeans Julie for women - Denim Blue - 26
£195.00
Bogner
-10%
Diesel
2016 D-Air Straight Jeans Blue
£148.77
£164.43
Miinto
-55%
Diesel
2031 D-Krailey mid-rise boyfriend jeans - Grey
£126.00
£281.00
FARFETCH
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.
-26%
Tom Ford
Sunglasses, female, Black, 59 MM, Stylish Sunglasses
£264.92
£356.70
Miinto
-31%
Gucci
Square Womens Black Grey GG1402S - One Size
£177.00
£256.00
Secret Sales
-35%
Tom Ford
Joanna Sunglasses Brown
£204.00
£314.00
Miinto
-53%
Tom Ford
Womens Tom Ford Anouk-02 Gradient Smoke Lens Shiny Black Sunglasses - Size: ONE size
£139.40
£295.00
lovethesales
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.
Fat Face
FatFace Erin Olive Green Regular Suede Jacket
£225.00
FatFace
-10%
Arma
Light Jackets, female, Blue, XS, Goat Leather Jacket Emy
£351.57
£390.63
Miinto
Fat Face
FatFace Bethany Burgundy Red Quilted Biker Jacket
£199.00
FatFace
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.
-30%
New Balance
Womens 574 in Beige/White Suede/Mesh, size 3.5 Narrow
£70.00
£100.00
New Balance
-10%
New Balance
Sneakers, female, White, 5 UK, Sea Salt Leopard Trainers
£101.79
£113.11
Miinto
New Balance
Womens 327 in Beige/White Suede/Mesh, size 3.5 Narrow
£110.00
New Balance
New Balance
Womens 574 in White/Grey Suede/Mesh, size 3.5 Narrow
£100.00
New Balance
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.
-42%
Fat Face
FatFace Isla Indigo Blue Regular Velvet Midi Dress
£42.00
£72.00
FatFace
-40%
Self Portrait
Belted lace midi dress Purple
£249.00
£415.00
Mytheresa
-44%
Fat Face
FatFace Luna Red Regular Square Neck Jacquard Midi Dress
£50.00
£89.00
FatFace
-30%
Rixo
Amari satin midi dress Green
£224.00
£320.00
Mytheresa
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.
Tommy Hilfiger
Single Breasted Trench Coat Blue
£230.00
Tommy Hilfiger
-32%
Ralph Lauren
Trench Coats, female, Black, L, Double Breasted Trench Coat
£263.61
£389.76
Miinto
-50%
Ganni
Brown Leopard Laminated Cotton Trench Coat
£335.00
£670.00
GANNI
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.
-50%
Citizens Of Humanity
Gaucho Vintage denim maxi skirt Blue
£240.00
£480.00
Mytheresa
-59%
Levi's
Iconic Long Skirt Blue
£71.78
£174.40
Miinto
-60%
A Gold E
Hilla denim maxi skirt Blue
£120.00
£300.00
Mytheresa
-35%
Haikure
Denim Skirts, female, Blue, W26, Shaquille Long Skirt
£202.22
£311.10
Miinto
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.
Charles & Keith
Sonali Bow Heeled Thong Sandals Red
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Clarks
Sivanne Sun Leather Womens Comfort Sandals - Black - Size:UK 6.5
£34.57
Legend Footwear
Charles & Keith
Vada Asymmetric Sculptural Heel Pumps Black
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Tobin Flat Shoe CHESTNUT SUEDE Brown
£129.99
Steve Madden
