7 Minimalist Outfits That Are Guaranteed to Earn You Compliments This Spring

Every time spring comes along, I get so tempted by all the joyful prints, colours and ruffles on offer. In an alternative world, my wardrobe would be full of them. The problem is I’m very much a minimalist dresser at heart, and although I love bright, bold looks on other people, over the decade I’ve worked in fashion, I’ve learnt that what makes me feel most confident and myself is a pared-back capsule full of classics that all work together effortlessly.

As you’d expect, then, my wardrobe is full of pieces like button-down shirts, blue jeans, relaxed tailoring, simple dresses, T-shirts and knits that I layer up or down depending on the season. By their very nature, everything pretty much goes together, but it doesn’t stop me feeling a little uninspired at the beginning of each season when I’m trying to think of exciting new outfit combinations. Is it just me, or does anyone else completely blank on what they wore every day last spring?

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Harriet King keeps things simple with a perfect spring outfit.

Anyway, the first thing I always do for inspiration is look to some of my favourite influencers who also live that minimalist life. In a few scrolls, I’ve usually saved a good number of outfit posts that I can then refer back to in the mornings when I’m staring blankly at my closet. Handily, most of the time, they involve pieces we probably all already own. And if there are certain new pieces popping up repeatedly that I love, it helps me to pinpoint what is actually worth investing in for the new season.

So to help all my fellow minimalists out there as we head into spring/summer 2024, I’ve compiled a list below of seven simple minimalist spring outfits that are easy to wear but still look seriously polished. They may be basic, but they’re anything but boring, and they should see you through plenty of spring occasions feeling your best. Keep scrolling to get inspired, and in case you’re looking to upgrade or add to your selection of classics this year, I’ve added links to shop out the looks as well.

7 Minimalist Spring Outfits to Try This Season

1. Linen Shirt + Wide-Leg Trousers

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Style Notes: I'm living in wide-leg trousers this year. The spring update? Try a cream pair, and add a pale-blue linen shirt à la Anouk here.

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2. Knit Dress + Black Leather Accessories

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Style Notes: Minimalism doesn't have to just mean plain jeans and a T-shirt—a simple ribbed knit dress is an elegant iteration. I love how Marisa has paired this one with simple black leather accessories to make it feel even more expensive.

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3. Bouclé Jacket + Wide Jeans

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Style Notes: A cropped button-up jacket always adds an expensive edge to any outfit, especially a bouclé one. Grece proves here you can even pair one with baggy jeans, and it'll look chic.

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4. Black Dress + Basket Bag 

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Style Notes: Another alternative minimalist spring option is a midi or maxi dress. Although it's not as obvious, I love a black style for a transitional look that doesn't try too hard.

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5. Blue Shirt + Jeans + White Sandals

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Style Notes: Simple but effective. Harriet elevates a simple shirt-and-jeans outfit with chic accessories.

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6. Waistcoat + Wide-Leg Trousers

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Style Notes: Think outside the box with a beautiful, relaxed tailored linen waistcoat-and-trousers combo. The T-shirt and flat sandals keep it feeling casual enough for wearing day to day.

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7. Trench + Jeans + Clogs

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Style Notes: This is such a simple outfit, but I haven't been able to get it out of my head since Marianne posted it a couple of weeks ago. It inspired me to take the plunge with these Birkenstocks, and I haven't taken them off since.

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Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing brand.

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