I've Been a Stylist for 20 Years—These Are the Key Buys on My Spring Wish List

You've probably heard of celebrity stylist Angie Smith from her work with household names like Holly Willoughby, Eva Mendes, Davina McCall and Rochelle Humes. Smith has a gift for making her clients look effortlessly chic, usually on an affordable budget. She's an advocate for shopping the high street, often mixing high and low pieces in her styling; and her own wardrobe and talent for uncovering the most expensive-looking finds is unrivalled. So I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear she's now aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK columnist, here to share her expert shopping picks for the season along with some styling wisdom. Keep scrolling to see her key buys for 2025.

Angie wears a crochet polo from Bode and sandals from Emme Parsons.

Angie wears a crochet polo from Bode and sandals from Emme Parsons.

(Image credit: @angiesmithstyle)

I’ve been a stylist and brand consultant for over 20 years now, and I'm a strong believer in buying less and wearing those pieces more. I've learnt from my experience re-working clients' wardrobes that after editing them down to a smaller capsule, it becomes a lot easier to pull outfits together because you can actually see what's in there.

When shopping for new pieces, it’s important to be practical and think of all the outfits you could wear them with from your existing wardrobe. But most importantly, you have to really love those new items to justify adding them to your rotation. When you wear them, they have to make you feel good—really good. They have to feel comfortable on your body; I’m a strong believer in buying the size that feels and looks the best on you, and in some shops that might be a 12, in others an 18—it really doesn't matter. The buys I include in my monthly edits can be easily styled in multiple ways and will still be relevant years from now. We're talking true wardrobe classics, and I’m showing you where to find them.

Angie wears the Pascual Jacket by Dôen

Angie wears the Pascual Jacket by Dôen

(Image credit: @angiesmithstyle)

Welcome, Spring! Finally, the sunshine has returned to ease us into the new season, and the wardrobe shift is officially upon us. At last, the heavy coats and insulating layers that served us so well over the winter months can be packed away for another year as light layers, cotton fabrics, and relaxed silhouettes come to the fore.

Whilst the brighter days are here, this doesn't mean we have to completely overhaul our wardrobes. Our most reliable staples will continue to work hard, and adding a few key pieces into the mix can make your whole wardrobe feel fresh again. Here, I'm bringing together a mix of pieces that I own, reliable pieces I wear on repeat and a few injections of newness that I'm adding to basket right now.

Scroll on to explore my 2025 denim edit.

SHOP ANGIE SMITH'S 2025 EDIT:

1. Easy Shirt

2. Versatile Top

3. Great Jeans

4. Summer Dress

5. Reliable Basics

6. Sleek Sandals

7. Light Jacket

8. Boho Top

9. Textured Polo

10. Chic Dress

11. Comfy Trousers

12. Elegant Top

13. Sun Hat

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Emily Dawes
Affiliate Editor

Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her top-selling column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily interned at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she managed the fashion team and travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.