The six style staples you need for the ultimate spring wardrobe refresh

With the sunshine and the clocks going forward there’s no getting away from the fact that spring has officially sprung.

Every new season deserves a wardrobe refresh. For spring you need a style shake-up that ditches the dark, dreary layers that no longer spark joy and swaps them for lighter, brighter pieces that inject a fresh feel.

There are plenty of reason to invest in the new - hello slinky slip skirts and strappy sandals - mixed in with your existing hardworking wardrobe heroes.

Here are the hot tickets of-the-moment items to round out your wardrobe in the weeks ahead.

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White jeans

Update your trusty blues with a fresh white style in contemporary cuts of straight leg, kick flare and slim.

Mixed print dress

Full coverage midis are the dress trend to beat, a mixed print style ups the ante for wedding season.

Strappy Sandal

The Carrie Bradshaw inspired sandal is dominating the footwear scene. Smartening up everything from denim, candy tailoring and floaty midis.

The utility jacket

The utility jacket is an easy style win. Opt for belted and in classic khaki for the ultimate spring layer.

The Boiler suit

The all-in-one wardrobe wonder is a style no-brainer for spring. Opt for a loose-fit rendered in any shade you wish.

Slip skirt

This season’s skirt style comes knee-skimming and silky. Wear with a knit now and a t-shirt come summer.