The Spring 2025 Starter Pack—a Shopping Expert's Guide on What to Buy This Season


The skies are brightening, the chill in the air is thawing—spring is officially on its way.
Across Europe, stylish people are assembling their new-season wardrobes, pulling out trusted trench coats and adding to their 2025 fashion wish lists. Now is the time for research to help you hunt down not only the fundamental basics to see you through the upcoming months, but also to pinpoint the trending buys you want to define your season and beyond.
This usually involves an awful lot of trawling through trend reports and new-in sections, but what if there were an easier way? What if there were, say, a starter pack of sorts that could provide you with a spring shopping guide to the ultimate wardrobe foundations, the buzzy luxury buys and the only high-street pieces you really need to know about, with an extra serving of the chicest accessories, all in one place? Well, that would be this very edit.
After a very (very) long winter, we're ready to strip off our thermals, pack away our heavy wool coats and get out into the sunshine in a great spring look. But after months of focusing on insulation, it can be hard to shift our headspace into warmer-day dressing, and if you’re wondering where to start, it’s right here.
First up, the capsule items to build upon throughout the season, including the ultimate white shirt, the perfect tailored trousers to pull out on every busy morning, and of course, a reliable trench coat for staying chic in those spring showers. Next up, the luxury investments everyone’s been talking about. These may be trending styles, but they're far from flash-in-the-pan fads. Timeless, elegant and ready to serve your wardrobe this season and for many more to come, you’ll find supremely cool jackets for elevating your spring walks alongside easy dresses that add polish in an instant.
Then, of course, it's the best of the high street. I’ve spent the necessary time sifting through the thousands of new-in buys to find the most expensive-looking. Considered silhouettes, trending colours and wearable 'fits all reside here. Finally, no great outfit is complete without the finishing touches. Whether it's the addition of a polished tote bag, a cute Mary Jane flat or a playful bag charm, this is where you can bring personality to your new-season outfits.
With the perfect mix of classic buys and this season's most important trends, it's worth saving this blueprint to refer back to when you're embarking on a mega scroll or hitting the shops. Read on to explore our spring 2025 shopping guide.
Every great outfit has to start somewhere, and a set of reliable foundational pieces will make putting together your spring looks that much easier. These classic buys remain key pieces we turn to each and every year, and I've rounded up the best-sellers and fresh takes that are worth your time.
Shop the Foundations:
We've spent years relying on the classic white shirt, and this spring we're once again turning to a reliable favourite. This time, we want an oversized fit and a 100% cotton composition. It has to be With Nothing Underneath.
It wouldn't be a spring edit without an excellent trench coat, and there's a reason Burberry's have been the favourite for over a century. Sleek in design and durable in composition, this jacket will earn its keep over the years.
Our knits have worked hard over the past few months, and now we're looking for a more considered take as we move into spring. Enter the waisted cardigan—a style that Aligne does incredibly well.
Crisp pleated trousers will always be a versatile staple, and COS's pair is an all-time editor favourite.
The new season brings an influx of new drops, and if you're looking to invest this season, these are the select pieces I'd recommend. Think easy, light jackets with serious staying power, dresses and skirts that will instantly rejuvenate your wardrobe and, of course, a light knit for those cooler nights.
Shop Luxury Arrivals:
Country jackets continue to be a key outwear style for spring, and Toteme's is one of the finest we've found. I've tried this on and I was so impressed with the lightweight feel and fluted sleeves.
Róhe has quickly become one of our favourite places to find the most polished, understated pieces. With so many pleated skirts around right now, it takes real design prowess to stand out like this one.
Loewe's Puzzle Bag has spent years firming up its spot as a treasured forever bag. Now, the re-edition is here with the lightest featherlight composition and supple nappa leather.
Sunny spring days welcome back joyful florals, and Dôen's shirred styles bring ease and style together seamlessly.
As soon as spring arrives, I want to lighten up my wardrobe, and a pair of cream cotton-silk trousers is everything I've ever wanted. The soft sheen of the silk brings an elevated edge whether you're dressing them up or down.
If your black blazer has been working overtime, consider adding a soft blue shade into the mix with bold front pockets for added style points. The padded shoulders really bolster the silhouette.
For spring, the very best high-street buys bring trending accents to our most treasured styles through silhouette, cut and pattern. You'll find playful cuff details, the return of gingham and a selection of polished shades.
Shop High-Street Heroes:
A suede finish, a leather collar and a rich camel shade? This is a jacket you'll reach for many years from now.
Denim is always a key trend in spring, and this year we're mixing the classic with the contemporary. Find reliable straight-leg jeans to pair with an unexpected white denim shirt, along with fresh silhouettes in jackets, jeans and skirts.
Shop the Denim Edit:
If you're investing in the cut of the season, it's worth considering Agolde's excellent denim.
Colour is an easy way to breathe new life into your wardrobe, and white denim is currently all I can think about.
The finishing touches embrace all the added accents that take an outfit from good to great. Step up your footwear with elegant mules or ballet pumps, or bring some pops of personality with jewellery accents (whether on your body or your bag).
Shop the Finishing Touches:

Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping. Florrie first joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.
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