Spring dressing is officially getting a little more fun.
We’re talking nostalgic prints, unexpected proportions, tiny details that make an outfit feel considered, and accessories that are very much meant to be noticed. If your wardrobe has been feeling a little predictable lately, these are the five trends to have on your radar this spring.
Spring is bringing back the fun of getting dressed, and retro-inspired prints are leading the way.
Think bold florals, playful geometrics, stripes and colour combinations that feel straight out of another decade. Instead of sticking to the usual spring pastels, look for richer shades, unexpected colour pairings and prints that do a little more.
You don’t have to go full head-to-toe print either. A colourful skirt with a simple tank, a printed blouse with denim or even a retro-inspired bag can give your outfit that nostalgic feel without looking like you’re wearing a costume.
The vibe: your coolest vintage find, but styled for now.
Lace is having a moment, but this time it’s less about going ultra-feminine and more about adding a little detail to an otherwise simple outfit.
Look for lace-trimmed camis, skirts peeking out underneath oversized shirts, lace detailing on hems or even a little lace layered over denim. It’s an easy way to make basics feel more interesting without having to completely rethink your wardrobe.
The best part? You can keep the rest of the outfit super simple and let the lace do the work.
The vibe: romantic, slightly undone and very effortless.
Skinny silhouettes are taking a back seat this spring because trousers are getting bigger, softer and much more dramatic.
Balloon pants bring volume through the leg before tapering back in, creating that oversized shape that somehow makes even the simplest outfit look styled. Pair them with a fitted tank or baby tee for contrast, or lean into the oversized look with a slouchy shirt.
They’re also the perfect answer for those days when you want to look put together but secretly want to feel like you’re wearing pyjamas.
The vibe: cool proportions, maximum comfort.
The scarf is officially no longer just something you throw around your neck when it gets cold.
This spring, we’re styling them everywhere. Tie one around your hair, wear a smaller silk scarf as a top, loop it through your belt loops or wrap it around the handle of your favourite bag.
It’s one of those tiny styling tricks that can completely change an outfit, which makes it perfect if you’re trying to make your existing wardrobe feel new again.
And yes, the little headscarf moment is very much encouraged.
The vibe: off-duty, a little European, slightly “I just threw this on.”
Minimal jewellery can sit this one out.
This spring, accessories are getting bigger, chunkier and much harder to ignore. Think oversized hoops, chunky bangles, sculptural rings, statement necklaces and earrings that practically become part of the outfit.
The trick is to let one piece take centre stage rather than piling everything on at once. A simple white tank with huge gold hoops? Perfect. Basic jeans and a tee with a chunky cuff? Suddenly an outfit.
The vibe: the outfit is simple, the jewellery is doing the most.
The best thing about these trends is that you don’t need a completely new wardrobe to try them.
Add a colourful printed piece to your usual jeans. Let a little lace peek out from underneath a shirt. Swap your straight-leg trousers for something with more volume. Tie a scarf onto your bag. Add one very large pair of earrings and suddenly your outfit feels completely different.
Spring is basically giving us permission to have a little more fun with getting dressed.
And honestly? We’re very into it.
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