How to style this spring's biggest trends

How to style parachute pants and what to wear with maxiskirts? Read our spring's biggest trends tutorial from our fashion editorial team.

Cargo trousers

The Y2K revival trend on everyone's hips. To avoid looking 'undone', let your accessories elevate your cargo trousers with a knitted vest or silk blouse, chic leather sandals and a shoulder bag.

Agolde

Ginerva cotton cargo trousers – SHOP HERE

COS

Wide-leg linen-blend cargo trousers – SHOP HERE

Jigsaw

Cotton-blend knitted crew tank – SHOP HERE

M&S

Leather flatform flip-flops – SHOP HERE

& Other Stories

Small crescent leather bag – SHOP HERE

ZIMMERMANN

Ruched silk-satin wrap blouse – SHOP HERE

Waistcoats

A very noughties flashback, the waistcoat is proving to be a versatile layering piece for spring. Pair with matching tailored or slouchy trousers for a complete look.

The Frankie Shop

Gelso tailored waistcoat – SHOP HERE

Gelso pleated tailored trousers - SHOP HERE

Mango

Pinstripe linen waistcoat – SHOP HERE

Pinstripe linen trousers – SHOP HERE

The Row

Avery leather sandals – SHOP HERE

Mango

Leather sandals – SHOP HERE

COS

Layered chain necklace – SHOP HERE

DEMELLIER

Cannes faux-raffia and leather clutch bag – SHOP HERE

Maxiskirts

Maxiskirts are a great addition to our spring wardrobes. But then, a special effort needs to go into the shoes you are wearing, as they will become a key part of your silhouette. Sambas are a safe bet, but you should also consider ballet flats – weather permitting.

Raey

Wrap split silk maxiskirt – SHOP HERE

Mango

Denim long skirt – SHOP HERE

Adidas

Samba OG suede-trimmed leather trainers – SHOP HERE

Re/done

Surfer's Paradise print cotton T-shirt – SHOP HERE

Boden

Cashmere stand-neck jumper – SHOP HERE

Le Monder Beryl

Leather Mary Jane ballet flats – SHOP HERE

501 jeans

This season, pretty much all the cool Parisian girls we know are wearing 501 jeans. 501s can look stunning on pretty much anyone, if styled with a white shirt and kitten heels.

Levi's

501® Original Straight Jeans in Mid Rise – SHOP HERE

Levi's

501® Original Jeans 1 – SHOP HERE

Mango

Destructured leather sandals – SHOP HERE

Toteme

Houndstooth-check wool-blend blazer – SHOP HERE

BODEN

Snaffle-detail loafers – SHOP HERE

Bomber jackets

Ah, bomber jackets! So gorgeous on Instagram, so tricky on us. Here are some ideas on how to style them with panache.

Reformation

Marco Bomber Jacket - SHOP HERE

Marc Opolo

Cropped padded shell bomber jacket – SHOP HERE

Arket

Silk tank top – SHOP HERE

The Frankie Shop

Frankie embroidered cotton-twill baseball cap – SHOP HERE

COS

Leather cross-body bag – SHOP HERE

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