10 Transitional Spring Pieces You Need In Your Wardrobe

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As April showers loom, the probability of experiencing both blazing sunshine and pouring rain on your way to work is highly likely. This throws up a slight outerwear conundrum – you need something lightweight and water resistant. Introducing the trusty mac raincoat. A staple transitional piece for Spring, this season’s option is lighter in tone and longer in length. Seen at Versace SS17, this minimal and neutral piece will complement your entire wardrobe and keep you dry from this time of year’s unpredictable weather.

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If your everyday work suits appear dark against the colours of Spring, invest in some lighter toned accessories to brighten the mood. Florals in Spring may sound cliché, but it’s the ideal way to inject a Spring-worthy aesthetic into your business attire. This Paul Smith floral tie teamed with a plain, neutral-shaded shirt is the ideal seasonal combination to add to your wardrobe. Accompany with the Chestnut Tan Calvino briefcase, you’re bound to win in the office style stakes this Spring.

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If your navy and charcoal tailored suits seem rather dull now that Spring is flourishing, you may want to invest in a stone-shaded two-piece. A staple suit for the discerning gentleman this season, mix and match this sand-toned ensemble with key pieces in your wardrobe to uplift your style as the warmer months approach. Blend with other natural coloured accessories such as the Paolo briefcase in Chocolate to execute this statement look for Spring.

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Swap your usual pinstripe for a subtle check, this Spring, and keep your wardrobe in fashionable realms. Seen at Paul Smith’s SS17 show, windowpane checks on slimline tailoring typically display this season’s style personality. Traditional with an added quirk, this braver tailoring option is bound to throw you out of your comfort zone and into high-fashion territory. Begin with a pair of statement checked trousers in key colours such as navy and black.

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Nautical stripes were noted throughout the shows, this season. Think of a dapper Popeye without the spinach and you’re on the right track. A timeless trend relating to the classic Breton stripe denoting sailors at sea, this key Spring trend conjures up visions of seaside expeditions and days at the beach. Inject stripes into your business aesthetic and opt for a boldly lined shirt in a classic navy-and-white colour fusion for an instant boost, this Spring.

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If you struggle with the white shirt overload syndrome, be brave and throw some of your past styles out to make room for some new designs, this Spring. For the season ahead, white shirts have been tweaked and tailored for extra pizzazz. Accompany this minimal look with blue denim and a statement shoe for a fresh take on the white shirt. From exaggerated broderie anglaise sleeves to cinched waist detailing, there’s an ornate white shirt to suit every stylish woman, this Spring.

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Regarded as a perennial piece, the trench coat is rejuvenated this Spring with a chunkier belt, longer length and simpler collar for an understated outerwear piece to wear everyday with any outfit. Tailored with a lightweight cotton fabric, this season’s trench adds fluidity to your style and keeps you warm against the cool breeze in the evenings. This Spring, embrace the traditional sandy-toned trench as your everyday go-to coat and team with an animal print ankle boot for an on-trend safari vibe.

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Unless you’ve been hiding underneath a rock for the past six months, you’ll know that pink is having a moment in the fashion world. From oyster to fuschia, the whole industry has been tickled with a variety of pink tones. This Spring, combine this monumental and feminine colour with the season’s most talked about footwear piece – the mule. With a strong reference to the Eighties, this slip-on footwear will instantly modernize both your casual and evening looks.

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This Spring, give your wardrobe a refresh by adding a waist belt to your ensembles. Opt for looser shirts and jackets and cinch in tightly at the waist with a large belt. This trend involves an innovative element, so be creative when tying your belt. Layering belts side by side is an easy-to-achieve option. Alternatively, tuck the end of the belt into the front loop of your trousers or jeans for an elevated and more considered style for the Spring months.

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There’s nothing more feminine than frilly detailing. As the climate changes and the air warms, dresses and skirts enter our wardrobes, once more. This Spring, make sure your skirted options embrace the ruffles trend. From frilled hems to ruffled collars, inject this flamboyant trend into your closet to make a stylish impact. Exuding girliness, this form of floaty embellishing is the ideal way to transition your look from Winter to Spring.