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Fashion: Reasons to get excited about spring styles

Start planning your new-season wardrobe now, with Katie Wright’s SS21 trend guide

Dune Magnet Orange Twist Knot Mules, £90
Dune Magnet Orange Twist Knot Mules, £90 Dune Magnet Orange Twist Knot Mules, £90

COMPILING a sartorial shopping list at the start of a new season is always fun, but this year it feels even more thrilling – because we can finally cast aside our comfies and embrace some going-out gear once more.

It may be a few months yet until we’re – hopefully – actually able to get dressed up with somewhere to go, but there’s no harm in prepping your outfits early. And when you see the gorgeous SS21 catwalk trends, you’re going to want get involved in everything this season has to offer.

Here are some of our spring/summer fashion trend picks…

THE RETURN OF HIGH HEELS

Trainers take a back seat for spring, as we herald the return of high heels. Worried about tottering around on stilettos after months in flats? Ease yourself in with a pair of kitten heels, or 90s-style mid-height mules.

:: Dune Magnet Orange Twist Knot Mules, £90

LOUNGEWEAR IS HERE TO STAY

There’s no need to ditch your loungewear completely in the post-lockdown world. We predict there’ll be a loosening of office dress codes, with luxe joggers in block colours or prints becoming a workwear go-to, and sweatshirts styled with formal trousers or swishy skirts.

:: Oliver Bonas Animal Spot Jacquard Brown Joggers, £45

DENIM IS BACK

Can you even remember the last time you wore jeans? Fear not, this season’s denim offering is all about comfort. Straight-leg and mom jeans are top of the agenda, as well big-collared shirts and pinafore style dresses.

:: Warehouse Denim Shirt (available March 15), £35; Organic Original Mom Fit Jeans, £36.75 (were £49)

WIDE-LEG TROUSERS

It’s not just jeans that are getting looser this season. Wide-leg trousers are a key trend. Whether fluid or boxy, floor-skimming or ankle-grazing, designers went big on baggy trews.

:: Very Pocket Detail High Waisted Wide Leg Trousers, £17.50 (were £25)

BRA TOPS

OK, this might make some people frown rather than smile – but if you’re all about crop tops in summer, you’ll love this season’s itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny bralette trend.

:: Miss Selfridge Lace Hem 90s Neck Crop Top in Black, £12, ASOS