3 Easy Ways To Respin What You Own For Spring

Let’s face it: we all want to be sustainable and – above all – we all want things to be easy. And, while we are super excited for the breaking of a new season, we are also excited about the prospect of recycling what we already own. Just because you wore a piece to death last summer or winter doesn’t mean some smart tweaks can’t upgrade it for spring summer 2024. Start with these ideas below which will help you transition into the new season.

In good news for us, fashion is heroing basic pieces as trends at the moment – see the explosion of stripes everywhere as a case in point. Up for spring is the white shirt – something all of us are bound to have in our wardrobes. How do you wear it this season? The answer is pretty much with everything. However our favourites are an oversized button-down shirt with jeans or, for night time, paired with a fancy full skirt in the vein of fashion designer Caroline Herrera. When it comes to styles, get creative: think bib fronts for day and balloon sleeves for after dark. 

Black for spring may seem a little counterintuitive but designers doubled down on their commitment to the classic colour, with labels like Richard Quinn and Miu Miu heroing it across their collections, from girlish miniskirts to statement maxi dresses. The stand out piece? A cropped black jacket is set to be a must-have, while a pair of black tailored trousers, paired with trainers and an oversized blazer will see you through the season. So even if you’re not tempted by the season’s myriad other trends, then calling on some black staples will help you feel in the know.

Leathers – and faux leathers – are another carry-over piece from 2023 that will reign supreme in the new season. So don’t hide away leather jackets, trousers or shirts until next winter. Pair a biker jacket over your favourite spring dress, cropped leather trousers are the perfect foil to this season’s romantic blouses or go longline and bold with a leather trench coat.