As we hurtle towards May and bed down in the bank holiday silly season, there’s one thing that’s never too far from our thoughts: a perfectly pretty spring outfit. This season, catwalks from Paul & Joe to Cecilie Bahnsen, as well as brands such as Aje and SEA, have gone full feminine – and we like it. Replicate the look by embracing blousy florals, playful gingham prints and saturated spring colours reminiscent of the burgeoning blooms in your garden. There’s never been a better time to go ultra femme. 

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There’s nothing quite like the joy of a yellow dress. Bonus points if it has a puff sleeve – like this diaphanous dress by Paul & Joe. 

A starchy cotton shirt – or skirt, for that matter – is a spring summer essential. Go outside of the box and embrace warm tones like rust and tangerine, as seen on Monikh. 

Love a floral print? Upgrade yours with a blousy shape or a balloon sleeve. It’ll add some drama to your spring look.

Is there anything more feminine than a romantic peach dress? This square-neck dress by NY brand Merlette will serve you all summer long. 

A spring knit can be effortlessly feminine – choose one with pretty detailing such as embroidery, embellishment or a delicate ribbon.

Whether it’s a tablecloth check or a neat gingham, checkered prints are perfect spring attire. Bag a checkered midi-dress, like this one by April Meets October, and wear it with low-key trainers for a no effort, mid-week look.

As the mercury (hopefully) rises, we’ll be embracing joyful spring colours. Bold fuchsias, fizzy oranges and periwinkle blues are our current port of call – even better if your dress matches your garden.

Fabienne Chapot make some of the prettiest spring blouses we’ve seen – take for example this blue and white ruffled-sleeve blouse, which pairs perfectly with your favourite blue or white denims for an easy weekend look. You can shop Fabienne Chapot at Serena Boutique in Frascati Centre, Blackrock.