These key pieces are smart spring investments …
Linen Shirts
A statement shirt does so much heavy lifting during spring months. It’s the perfect accompaniment to jeans and a spring coat, and also looks great with stirrup leggings and loafers. The update: eschew blue cotton poplin for a linen shirt in a dark hue such as navy or black. You’ll wear it with jeans or white linen trousers, and with light-weight shorts come summertime. Navy recycled linen oversized shirt, €79, at COS.
Wide-leg Jeans
Find the right pair of wide-leg jeans (we always seek out a leg shape that’s on the straight side of wide) and they’re a veritable wardrobe hero. The update: pale and light washes abound for spring, but try a rich indigo shade to offset white blouses and T-shirts. Deep blue wide-leg jeans, €120; www.sezane.com.
Neutral Blazers
An elegant blazer is a key part of any capsule wardrobe. While blacks and creams excel for occasionwear, there’s something about a beige blazer for daywear that consistently looks sharp. The update: this season, blazer shapes are expanding, from collarless to conservative styles that button (nearly) all the way up. Beige linen flecked blazer, €169, at Massimo Dutti.
Cropped Trench Coats
A great trench coat will always come into its own at this time of year. Even better if it’s got interesting details such as beautiful lining, a hood or a neck-tie. The update: this season, opt for a cropped version with a voluminous silhouette to play with proportion. Beige cropped trench coat, €179; www.arket.com.
Luxury Totes
A capacious bag has fast become a wardrobe status piece. This season is no different as brands double down on roomy totes in luxe fabrications, meaning you can look good and fit the kitchen sink. The update: while we love brown suede totes, we’re plumping for a woven leather style to bring some new texture to our outfits. Brown Deliberate extra large woven shoulder bag, €199, at Dune.
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