Looking for some style inspiration for spring? Spring is a time of new beginnings and new hope. As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time to start creating colourful outfit combinations for spring.
Whatever your preference, spring is a great time to experiment with colourful accessories, for SS22 it’s about acid bright colours, lots of purple and green. Instead of falling into the trend trap, see what trending colours are already in your wardrobe (they don’t have to be an exact match) and try to create new looks from your basics by switching up the colours you wear usually – if you’re cautious of colour stick to pops of brightness via your bags, belts and jewellery
All of the outfits can be recreated with what you already own, or by shopping pre-loved online, thrifting in charity shops or even swapping with friends, borrowing or even renting if you’re in love with a certain colour, but are fairly sure it will be a fickle relationship (that would be more yellow and purple for me, which does not exist in my wardrobe – ok, 1 muted yellow summer top and I own zero purple items!).
Outfits include some example pieces by some of my favourite ethical and sustainable brands. Any items marked with a (*pg) means it was a previous gift and I will have (or will be) carrying out an honest review in due course.
Here are 5 outfit ideas that are timeless (the only trends I have incorporated from ss22 are the pops of bright colours):
casual Spring outfit with a pop of yellow
Stylists Picks
- Cream Duster Coat – this style is easily found preloved online or in charity stores
- Khaki Green Boiler suit by Belles of London (currently out of stock)
- Mustard Yellow Tote by The Morphbag (I have a version in black & gold *pg and highly recommend)
- Green Vegan Nail Polish – Love You Very Matcha by Nailbury
- White corn runners by Hylo Athletics (check out my detailed revew of HYLO here) (*pg)
Transitional Spring outfit with a pop of blue
- Black leather biker jacket this style is easily found preloved online or in charity stores
- White Fitted T-Shirt by The White T-Shirt Company (*pg)
- Blue& Brown Cape by Jewelled Buddha (Wool Cape Coats) you can see my review of the cape & 7 ways to wear it here (*pg)
- Black high waisted Skinny Jeans by Outland Demin (Harriet) (*pg) are Currently sold out – but you can get skinny jeans on almost every preloved fashion selling platform – check out my blog featuring some of the 7 of best places to buy preloved clothes here
- Blue Vegan Nail Polish by Nailbury
- White corn runners by Hylo Athletics (check out my detailed review of HYLO here) (*pg)
- Silver leather leaf studs by Lucy Flint (*pg)
muted Spring outfit with a pop of purple & pink
Stylists Picks
- Cream Duster Coat – this style is easily found preloved online or in charity stores
- Khaki Green Boiler suit by Belles of London (currently out of stock)
- Merino wool cardigan by Arknit Studios
- Reversible Burgundy Tote by The Morphbag
- Green Vegan Nail Polish – Love You Very Matcha by Nailbury
- White & Pink Campo Chrome Free trainers by Veja
- Pink & gold handcrafted Wooden Earrings by Soli & Sun
Edgy Spring outfit with purple & green
Stylists Picks
- Black leather biker jacket this style is easily found preloved online or in charity stores
- Merino wool cardigan by Arknit Studios
- Preloved Purple 90s fitted midi-dress sold via FarFetch – search online for similar preloved options
- Green Cactus Leather Gemma Shoulder Bag by MioMojo (*pg)
- Green Vegan Nail Polish – Love You Very Matcha by Nailbury
- Chunky Black Chrome Free Leather Opal Ankle Boots by Po-Zu (On sale)
SOFT Spring outfit with SUBTLE ACCENTS OF purple & green
Stylists Picks
- Cream knitted jumper dress – styles easily found on preloved clothing websites.This one is from the preloved section on FarFetch
- Pink and Green Cape by Jewelled Buddha (Wool Cape Coats)
- Purple / Burgundy Envelope Clutch in vegan leather by The Morphbag
- Green Vegan Nail Polish – Love You Very Matcha by Nailbury
