Spring forward: top 10 womenswear trends to update your wardrobe
Checks were the runway print of the season. At Acne Studios they were across sculptural dresses and separates whilea standout piece at Bottega Veneta was a top-stitched brown check coat. Choose neutral shades to weave seamlessly into your wardrobe. Left to right: model wears Acne Studios SS25. Dress £25.99, zara.com. Bag £45, Sister Jane (harveynichols.com). Argyle crewneck £395, and-daughter.com
Take a few tips from the perfectly put together Rabanne show and layer up your basics. Clash vertical and horizontal stripes under last autumn's barn jacket, throw in a zip-up hoodie and you've got the perfect everyday look with jeans. Left to right: Shirt £119, aligne.co. Jacket £49, riverisland.com. Vest £15, gap.co.uk. Model wears Rabanne SS25. Striped long sleeve £19.99, pullandbear.com. Short sleeve shirt £165, sessun.co.uk. Maxi skirt £175, soeur.uk.
We can now recreate the looks from the hit HBO show thanks to copious collabs hitting stores. H&M's was created with Alex Bovaird, the show's costume designer, and encapsulates five-star glamour via boho kaftans, crochet tunic sets, oversized sunglasses, tropical print swimwear and matching sarongs for poolside lounging. Finish with a raffia sandal. Model wears sunglasses £44.99, top £27.99, sarong £44.99, bag £74.99 and sandals £64.99, all hm.com
Summer's unlikely (yet practical) wardrobe hero is the cagoule, given a style makeover by Prada (right) with bright yellow and orange versions worn over sequin evening wear. Look for pop colours; K-Way offers the rainbow, or go retro with a vintage find. Left to right: Brown £240, Wales Bonner x Adidas (endclothing.com). Blue £269, uk.rains.com. Orange £150, Play x K-Way (shop.dover streetmarket.com). Model wears Prada SS25
Just as Alessandro Michele at Valentino and Simone Rocha led the charge for romantic ruffles and diaphanous dresses, loads of collections leaned into this massive summer look with lace trims, chiffon slips and sheer ballet flats in delicate pastels. Left to right: Roseskirt £495, simonerocha.com. Mesh flats £370, dearfrances.com. Model wears top £85, and skirt £95, both Arrange launching March 3rd on asos.com. Platform shoe £215, bobbies.com. Dress £175, sisterjane.com
If romantic pastel frills aren't your bag, this dark and moody, all-black alternative could be right up your street. Toughen up a tulle skirt with a leather jacket or stompy biker boots. Left to right: Brogue £600, Grenson + Craig Green (grenson.com). Skirt £198, rails.com. Model wears tulle skirt £159, allsaints.com. Leather jacket £300, dkny.com. Studded bag £229, saintandsofia.com
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