Despite this current spat of winter weather, we're certain that Spring is just around the corner. How? At & Other Stories the rails and racks are brimming with the must-have trends of the season. From dynamic florals to trench coats and patent trousers, it's a veritable wonderland of SS18 charm. Enlisting the help of Grazia's resident fashion assistant Charly Sugget, we got to grips with the best & Other Stories has to offer. Here's how she got on:
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1 of 6In The Trenches
Oversized Trench Coat, £155; Floral Print Maxi Dress, £110; Leather Ankle Boots, £125This is England remember, so the trench coat may still be necessary in case any unexpected showers hit. For fear of being swamped by the oversized trench and bat wing arms, a pair of boots add the extra height!
2 of 6Shine On
Patent Leather Culottes, £215; Ballerina Buckle Flats, £79I'm looking pretty smug with these cracked patent trousers, aren't I? I love that they elevate an otherwise simple outfit and that there are pockets, which in my humble opinion are a severely underrated feature.
3 of 6Flower Power
Floral Print Quilted Jacket, £110; Floral Print Maxi Dress, £110Definitely channelling Preen By Thornton Bregazzi for this head-to-toe floral explosion. Don't worry if it's a little intense all together as the jacket would be amazing with a pair of jeans and, come spring, you can kick back in the dress with a pair of boots or trainers.
4 of 6Go Green
Oversized Blazer, £165; Stretch Turtleneck Top, £35; Creased Slacks, £89I'm serving up executive realness and feel like I'm ready to talk to you about the report that is due on my desk by Monday…Bring it up to the modern day with some trainers and a roll neck to appear a little less intimidating to your colleagues.
5 of 6Neutral Ground
Army Jacket, £79; Safari Trousers, £59When the weather kicks off again this will keep me cool in soft beige and a light cotton. The paper bag trousers can be worn with anything from a simple tee to a crisp shirt. Comfort prevails.
6 of 6Get Shirty
Super High Slim Jeans, £59; Dye Stripe Workwear Shirt, £89; Ballerina Buckle Flats, £79This shirt has a drawstring waistband so you can clinch it in or let it all hang out (pre- or post-lunch) and the jeans are that perfect slightly worn-in indigo wash with a high waistband, which I much prefer to hip height, muffin-top inducing rises.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.