It's been a tough old year for the high street, but all we can say is thank goodness for online shopping, which has become such an important way to show our support for our favourite fashion brands. Yet despite their ongoing troubles, brands have continued to offer-up plenty of winning pieces that prove you don't have to pay over the odds for truly good design. Arket, Marks and Spencer and COS, in particular, have delivered for spring 2021, sticking to well-worn, stylish classics that truly make my heart sing.
The colour schemes are a personal highlight for the coming season, and I'm enjoying Arket's mix of retro browns, sage greens and pale yellows. COS, meanwhile, has gone for an unexpected splash of tie-dye prints on everything from tops to knitted vests, with stunning results. M&S, of course, just continues to do what it does best: Expect colour-block knits, layerable jackets and the odd hit of luxe leather. Together they make up the dreamiest spring capsule.
Scroll down to take a sneak peek into all that the high street has to offer this spring. March will be here before you know it, I promise.
Arket
A classic pinstripe shirt will never go out of style.
Use this dreamy sage green blouse to brighten up beige separates.
Keep the cold out by throwing on a knitted vest.
Wear alone or over wide leg jeans.
Arket always have the best denim selection.
This would look so cute with colour-match joggers.
Allow this collar to peek out from a crew neck cashmere.
The puffer trend never looked so chic.
For a little '90s appeal in your spring capsule.
COS
I'm desperate to add this to my fave high-waisted jeans.
The most flattering trouser fit.
Quilted coats are the way to go.
So into the subtle hit of ombre on this knit.
Cream denim is easier to wear than you think.
Your forever cold weather hero.
Grey cashmere is always a good idea.
Dress this down with jeans and a crew neck knit.
Such a simple, chic fit.
Stretchy waistbands are here to stay.
Spring in jumper form.
Marks and Spencer
Shackets are perfect for in-between season weather.
Add to wide-leg jeans.
You'd never know these were from M&S.
A collar suddenly makes this cardi feel so current.
Wear with a beige knit for tonal dressing chic.
Layer over a statement-collar blouse for work.
Wear now with boots and a slouchy knit and with a white tee and sneakers come spring.
Yes, please.
The extra stretch will make these so comfy.
The subtle square toes make these look so premium.
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