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Your guide for building a minimal, classic wardrobe for spring

Get your wardrobe staples for 2023 sorted, and the rest will fall into place. Honestly. The second you nail those simple wardrobe basics, getting dressed everyday becomes easier and giving off that effortlessly cool 'model-off-duty' vibe becomes instantly achievable.

Look, the internet would have you believe that everything is a wardrobe staple. But true wardrobe essentials are those pieces you honestly wear everyday - think your favourite jeans or the blazer that makes you feel like you have your life a little more together. Not sure where to start? Below are my must-have wardrobe basics. The building blocks for a minimal, simple personal style. Everything works together seamlessly to create easy, everyday outfits and, importantly, they compliment the more unique pieces you probably already have in your wardrobe.

Denim

1. Agolde*, 2. Abercrombie*, 3. M&S*, 4. Mango Skirt* & Waistcoat*, 5. Weekday*, 6. Weekday*, 7. Aligne*, 8. Weekday* , 9. Arket*

Denim is a fail-safe trend for spring, but don’t just limit yourself to jeans. Every year new styles, cuts, washes and technologies appear to breathe fresh life into this wardrobe staple, and this spring is no different. Want to update your jeans for spring? Opt for either a wide or straight cut jean to give a more modern look to any outfit. If your staple denim pieces are already locked in then experiment with something a little different, like a denim maxi skirt, a cropped denim jacket or an oversized denim shirt.

TrenCh coats

1. & Other Stories*, 2. Ganni*, 3. Weekday*, 4. ASOS*, 5. Sandro*, 6. Cos*, 7. Similar*, 8.Weekday* , 9. Derek Lam*

Spring wardrobe staples don’t come more iconic than the classic trench coat. It’s the perfect layering piece for those in-between-days, appropriate for the office but also for brunch on the weekends: a trench truly is endlessly versatile. A traditional neutral beige colour will lend itself to any look you create from your existing wardrobe and stick to minimal, classic details for a trench that will truly transcend the trends. For something more fashion forward experiment with different textures that can be incorporated, whether that’s faux leather, pleats or try a cropped or sleeveless trench

white shirts

1. ASOS*, 2. Mango*, 3. Mango*, 4. H&M* , 5. H&M* , 6. Abercrombie* , 7. The Frankie Shop* , 8. Arket*

Commit to finding your perfect cotton shirt and suddenly getting dressed becomes much easier. Whether it’s a crisp, fitted white shirt, a luxuriously silky option or an oversized blue stripe that looks like it’s come straight from your boyfriends wardrobe (ahem, guilty), the perfect shirt is out there. It slots into any wardrobe and any style. Complimenting jeans, tailored trousers, linen shorts, leather skirts or left undone as an extra layering piece, it’s the cornerstone of any classic wardrobe.

blazer

1. Abercrombie*, 2. Arket*, 3. M&S*, 4. Mango*, 5. Arket*, 6. Frankie Shop*, 7. H&M*

The new office dress code may have emerged but the blazer hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s the ultimate (and easiest) way to upgrade any casual look, making jeans and trainers an easier office go-to. The TikTok set might say oversized blazers are out, but if you love them then it's wardrobe staple to keep on hand. For a more timeless style look for options that don't drown your frame in shades like black, greys or camel for a modern finish. If you already love those neutral options, expand your existing collection with faux leather textures or cropped fits.

cardigans

1. H&M*, 2. b+ab*, 3. H&M*, 4.Ninety Percent* , 5. Good American*, 6. M&S*, 7. H&M*, 8. Abercrombie*

Once a staple of grandparents only, the humble cardigan has had a makeover (in large part thanks to the likes of Khaite). It’s perfect for layering up on cooler days or wearing semi-undone for a contemporary take on spring style. For the perfect blend of on-trend and office appropriate go for a cardigan/bralette co-ord, or select one that does up higher so you can go sans-t-shirt for an effortlessly cool look.