It’s that in-between time of year again when it’s neither hot nor cold but every ray of sun inspires creative styling. It’s an inspirational season. The blooms are burgeoning in their cotton candy pinks and colours are emerging in every shop window. The comfortable settling of seasons means we can now experiment with our outfit choices and show off the fanciful outfits that have been hidden in storage boxes for months on end. The mere sight of sunshine is excuse enough to dress up.
My spring fashion switchover is well and truly underway and I’m welcoming some of my best-loved pieces back into my wardrobe. I assess my current collection, reintroduce older pieces and consider whether there are items lacking or those I wish to re-home.
We can finally pack away heavier coats for next autumn and embrace the trench, light knitwear, and billowy long-sleeve dresses. Swapping a coat for a cardigan, blazer or jacket can make all the difference. My tastes tend to gravitate toward neutrals, therefore the colour trend I’m most enamoured with is chocolate brown. However, (uncharacteristically so) I can’t help but be taken by the sage green colour of the season. It looks amazing on all skin types and also pairs wonderfully with the bountiful tan accessories on offer. There’s also a lot of lilac and asymmetric silhouettes at every corner, which will be great for holidays.
Boilersuits are having a resurgence too. The all-in-one is as much about comfort as it is about looking pulled together and uniform. Furthermore, I’m enjoying co-ords, either worn in unison or mixed and matched with other items. Can you tell I’m feeling inspired? These picks are all high on my wish list for May. As always, materials and quality are factors I highly prioritise, as are classic shapes I know I’ll wear for years to come and hopefully pass down. Keep scrolling for the items I have on my May capsule.
wazup.