Gigi Hadid Just Wore The Perfect Spring Outfit That You Can Easily Copy

We're now well into spring - and, finally, hotter weather seems to not just be on the horizon but here. But 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. We're in a fresh season, after all, and that means your outfit ideas need to be on point.

It's not quite time to do the old switcheroo, when you vacuum pack away your knitwear drawer. We're not quite there yet (plus, have you seen next week's forecast? Yikes!). 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 blazer woman? I'm the latter, favouring relaxed-fit tailoring that doesn't let me down on warmth-factor when it gets slightly colder in the evenings. I've been wearing 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 the question of when to get out your summer dresses. As it's still the beginning of May, it feels slightly premature to already be wafting around in linen and cheesecloth.

Luckily, Gigi Hadid just delivered a golden tip about how to wear them now without, for want of a better word, wearing them out before it's summer proper. Spotted out and about in New York, Hadid styled a knitted shirt dress from her own label, Guest in Residence, unbuttoned over a straight-leg pair of jeans for an easy, breezy spring look that's so easy to copy now.

To help you start your strategising for the season ahead, I've found 13 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 temperatures until summer. These are guaranteed to get you excited about the green shoots of good weather.

Shirt Dress + Jeans

If you're desperate to wear your collection of shirt dresses, but worry that, weather-wise, you might be getting ahead of yourself, why not style them unbuttoned over jeans like Gigi Hadid? Stepping out earlier this week, the model paired the look with slingback heels, making it the perfect spring outfit for now.

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).