Mix your monochrome with a hit of primary colour for a grown-up take on spring’s most stylish pieces
Window-pane checks always look fresh, especially when you play with the proportions. Try layering a chunky check over a smaller one Shirt, £89, cardigan, £99, and trousers, £99, Mother of Pearl, exclusive to johnlewis.com. Glasses, £120, finlayandco.com. Sandals, £119, kurtgeiger.com
For a bolder take on spring, seek out statement prints in primary brights. Gorgeous for when we can head out Dress, £190, gant.co.uk. Earrings, £32, and bangles, from £22 each, branchjewellery.co.uk
Hot red with black and white – a classic combination Jumper, £35.99, shop.mango.com. Trousers, £100, Mix/ Fabienne, next.co.uk. Earrings, £195, and bracelet, £395, monicavinader.com. Sandals, £90, dunelondon.com
top right There’s something so feminine about a trench coat, especially in the season’s fluid fabrics. Just add heels and a slither of a dress Trench coat, £225, Iris & Ink, theoutnet.com. Shoes, £515, manoloblahnik.com
Chunky opticals are the modern way to frame your face and the only accessory you’ll need Jumper, £545, Joseph, mytheresa.com. Glasses, £150, gigistudios.com
imeless allure of full skirt and rollneck. Just add a mid heel and standout shades Jumper, £130, purecollection.com. Skirt, £350, lisou.co.uk. Sunglasses, £345, uk.lindafarrow.com. Bag, £440, gu-de.shop. Shoes, £89, kurtgeiger.com
A chunky graphic knit will cosy up the most classic tailoring. Choose striking accessories for added impact Jumper, £545, Joseph, mytheresa.com. Trousers, £135, reiss.com. Glasses, £150, gigistudios.com
A classic rollneck is a wardrobe must. A pop of colour will look great with everything from tailoring to denim or layered under loose dresses Jumper, £130, purecollection.com. Earrings, £32, branchjewellery.co.uk
Fashion director: Shelly Vella
Photographs: Mark Cant
Fashion assistant: Joanne Toolan
Make-up: Lisa Valencia using Anastasia Beverly Hills
Hair: Sven Bayerbach at Carol Hayes Management using Hair By Sam McKnight
Model: Jane S at Grey
Production and casting: Lucy Coghlan