12 Spring Outfits That Are Easy To Copy And Perfect For The Changeable Weather

Spring has finally sprung. As we all breathe a collective sigh of relief about waving goodbye to glacial temperatures, it does mean considering a whole new way to get dressed. It's the start of a fresh season, after all, and that means your outfit ideas need to be on point.

But don't fret, nothing drastic needs to happen because winter to spring, unlike spring to summer, doesn't require much heavy-lifting in terms of what's in your wardrobe, especially as we haven't exactly got off to a warm start let's be honest. It's not quite time to do the old switcheroo, when you vacuum pack away your knitwear drawer and zip your coats into suit carriers for their hibernation over the warmer months. We're not quite there yet. But we have arrived at a crucial turning point where, dare we say it, you can start to think about wearing a spring jacket instead of a winter coat.

This seemingly subtle shift opens up a world of possibilities. Are you more of a bomber jacket girl or a wool blazer woman? I'm the latter, favouring relaxed-fit tailoring that doesn't let me down on warmth-factor thanks to a wool fabrication. Last week, I wore said blazer with a football shirt, a flaring denim skirt and leather clogs - and, in terms of temperature, I've got to say that it scored a perfect 10 on the spring outfit scale. There's also plenty of inspiration from street-style set, who have traded heavy-duty outerwear for shirting, summer dresses (yes, really) and sandals worn with socks.

To help you start your strategising for the season ahead, I've found 11 other spring outfits that are not only achievable from what's already in your wardrobe (yes, really), but will actually be comfortable to wear. So don't crawl back underneath the duvet, hoping to wait out the changeable weather until summer. These are guaranteed to get you excited about the green shoots of spring.

Cargo Pants + Tweed Jacket

How do you make a tweed jacket look modern instead of trad? By pairing it with means-business camouflage pants - the baggier, the better. This street-styler also added a touch of the Y2K, a butterfly-embellished sandal that comes straight from the early '00s.

Cricket Jumper + Flaring Skirt

A cricket jumper is officially the knitwear du jour after a very good showing from the influencer crowd outside Lacoste. Lean into the prepster vibe this spring with a pleated or flaring skirt, sneakers and ribbed white socks.

Suede Coat + Hoodie + Baseball Cap

As well as being perfect for spring, Aurora James' outfit strikes the ideal balance between smart (suede coat) and casual (baseball cap). The grey hoodie underneath provides crucial warmth, essential if the weather isn't quite playing ball, but could also be replaced with something lighter towards the end of the season like a tank top or a white T-shirt. Note: a pastel handbag lifts the whole look, making it practically sing of spring.

Chore Jacket + Baggy Jeans + Brogues

Consider Eva Chen's off-duty outfit of a chore jacket, loose jeans and heavy lace-up shoes your weekend blueprint for the foreseeable. Notice how she's actually squeezed a second layer, a khaki bomber, underneath her jacket for extra warmth points where it matters.

Faux-Fur Coat + Silk Scarf + Sunglasses

This outfit is equal parts optimistic (sunnies) and pragmatic (faux-fur coat) about what spring might deliver, weather-wise, during one day. The printed scarf knotted underneath the chin as well as lipstick red ballet flats are glamorous touches that work perfectly with light-wash jeans.

Red + Black

At New York Fashion Week and then London, one colour combination stood out - red and black. I know, perhaps not what you'd expect during a season that's usually associated with soft pastels but for dialling up the drama, there's really nothing better.

Bomber Jacket + Striped Shirt + Chinos

A khaki bomber jacket is always going to be a good shout in spring, but this street-styler has brought something extra to the outfit equation with a striped button-down and baggy chino-style trousers.

Floral Coat + Floral Bag

Ok, Miranda Priestly's withering remark about florals - 'Florals for spring? Groundbreaking,' - might have convinced you to save the print for a less obvious season, but this street-styler says otherwise, wearing a bold floral coat with an equally bold floral bag. Sorry Ms Priestly, you've been outvoted.

Trench Coat + Ballet Pumps

A trench coat and toe-cap ballet pumps, two of the most classic items you can imagine. In the hands of this street-styler, however, classic doesn't mean boring. Instead, with the addition of baggy jeans and a bold choice in the arm candy department, she's managed to revitalise both just in time for spring.

Bright Polo Neck + Bright Bag

This might look like a pretty wintry outfit, but swap the wool coat for a blazer, the boots for loafers, and you've got a spring look that will be the gift that keeps on giving.

Summer Dress + Black Trousers

Stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson hasn't waited for hot weather to crack out her summer dresses - and neither should you this spring. Simply throw them over a pair of smart black trousers, under a leather aviator jacket and you're good to go.

Jumper + Cardigan

Spring weather doesn't always necessitate a coat, but it does call for layers. This street-styler doubled up on knitwear, wearing a crocheted button-down under a zip-up jumper for a maximalist approach to woollies that will serve you on colder spring days.

Natalie Hammond is Grazia’s Senior Fashion News Editor. She loves winter, hates summer and can often be found writing about the weather (and what on earth to wear).