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Winter is over! Now it’s time to enjoy the sun and update your wardrobe
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Spring is officially upon us and there's no better time than a new season to switch up your style.
As the weather heats up, we can finally start to shed the drab, dark layers of winter and step into brighter days and bolder colors as the nights get longer.
It's easy to get stuck in a style rut during the colder months, but with the change of seasons comes the perfect opportunity to step out of your comfort zone. Now is the perfect time to go travelling, experience new things, hit up a festival, and experiment with your look.
This season is all about forgetting the fashion rules you thought you knew for spring and embracing the new for an on-trend style evolution that will definitely turn heads.
And if you’re looking to be the life and soul of the new season, here are some fashion tips to ensure you are looking and feeling your best!
Florals For Spring - Groundbreaking In A New Way
In the immortal words of The Devil Wears Prada's Miranda Priestly - "Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking." Well, if they're done 2023's way, they really can be.
We're not talking ditsy florals and twee prints anymore, for this season it's all about bold colors and incorporating botanical themes in more subtle ways.
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This embroidered co-ord corset top and midi skirt is the perfect pop of fuchsia with botanical textures and cutouts to give this spring staple a complete overhaul.
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Not feeling like brights just yet? The look also works in crisp neutrals, such as this cream broderie anglaise jacket which is a statement without being overpowering on the eye.
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Crochet - A Unisex Staple
Crochet has been making its way back to the catwalks in recent seasons and is one trend that is set to stay for spring and beyond.
The 70s-inspired trend shows no signs of waning and is just as wearable for both men and women.
Inject a pop of color with a mustard crochet jacket - great for layering or a cover-up without any added warmth on balmy nights - to instantly elevate a plain outfit.
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For a male equivalent, you can't go far wrong with a striped crochet polo casually thrown over a lightweight linen pair of chinos for a laid-back but fashion-forward ensemble.
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Color Clash - Forget The Rules You Thought You Knew
Spring 2023 is all about clashing colors - the bolder the better. Forget wallflower pastels and opt for bold, bright hues from opposite sides of the color wheel for maximum impact.
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Rock Boatcore In Linen Classics
As warmer evenings approach, heavy denims can be left behind in favor of airy linen for an instant style upgrade.
Tailored linen trousers paired with a lightweight, short-sleeved shirt with a bold 70s-inspired pattern perfectly tread the line between smart and casual for all occasions.
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OTT Embellishments - The Bigger The Better
This spring is not for the faint-hearted, so when choosing embellishments it's time to go for the bigger the better.
From large puff sleeves to striking embroidered patterns, leave your inhibitions at the door when it comes to making a statement.
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Leather Never Goes Out Of Fashion
While we're all embracing the mercury rising, there's no doubt that the evenings can still be pretty cool. The perfect way to stay warm but stylish is with a vintage-style faux leather jacket to throw over any outfit.
From a tailored leather blazer to an old-school slouchy jacket, there's a classic style to suit every aesthetic. For the bold, a relaxed fit leather-look trouser is an instant upgrade to a plainer outfit.
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For more incredible looks, discover the H&M Spring collection in-store and online at hm.com.
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