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.
It's time to pack away our wool dresses and slip into Lemaire's elegant spring-ready style. The crepe fabric skims the silhouette whilst adding soft movement to every step.
For the perfect balance on those milder days, look to this short-sleeved cashmere top.
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.
The coldest days are behind us, but spring days can still be mild. You'll appreciate having a cardigan to hand in an easy-to-match shade, especially with a cosy edge from an alpaca-mix fabric.
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:
The fluted sleeves and swishy hem is primed to pair with easy ballet flats or elegant mules for dressing up or down.
A suede finish, a leather collar and a rich camel shade? This is a jacket you'll reach for many years from now.
Anthropologie brings together the freshest cut of the season in a polished deep-brown shade and spring-ready light linen.
Waistcoats have quickly become a staple in every capsule wardrobe, and this spring, we're inviting gingham back as a key print.
Circle skirts are already picking up on the London fashion set, and Arket's easy style looks incredibly good in a tonal moment or accented with bolder shades.
When it comes to the classics like great shirts, finding a really special one on the high street can be hard. Well, that was until Zara came through with this striped iteration.
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:
I can personally attest to how good this pair is. Check them out if you're yet to find your perfect straight-leg jeans.
If you're investing in the cut of the season, it's worth considering Agolde's excellent denim.
Bring a 2025 edge to the classic denim jacket with a boxy fit and bold patch pockets.
Colour is an easy way to breathe new life into your wardrobe, and white denim is currently all I can think about.
COS consistently outdoes itself, and this dress is a prime example. The seaming! The collarless design! The pleated skirt!
The deep-indigo wash makes this denim trench coat even cooler.
The asymmetric hem and seam detailings set this skirt apart.
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:
Perfection from every angle. The hard part is choosing which colourway to go for…
Bold earrings can make even a simple T-shirt feel considered.
Bring polish to your spring looks with elegant mules with a discreet lizard finish.
These playful beaded bag charms are just so pretty.
The sun is (almost) here, so it's officially time to add a pair of sunglasses to your outfit builds.
I still can't believe these are from the high street. Yes, they're made from 100% leather.
For spring 2025, fashion people are layering bangles and cuffs over their long-sleeved tops and knits.
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