With the new season come new opportunities to refresh your outfits and think about your style. So, if you’ve already taken a look at our pick of the latest 2025 trends and chosen your favorites, how will you incorporate them into your existing wardrobe? That’s where our new 2025 spring capsule comes in. We’ve included everything you need – from timeless classics to on-trend accents – and you can mix and match everything to create many different outfits.
We’ve been inspired by many of the new trends, including earthy shades, florals, modern trenches, and summer suiting. We’ve mixed those with timeless clothes, shoes, and accessories to give this year’s spring closet longevity into summer and next year. Let’s get into it.
Emms @beautifuleveryday_uk above wears ankle boots with her summer dress, adding an extra layer. It’s the perfect way to wear your favorite summer dresses in spring and fall. White boots happen to be very on-trend at the moment, so if you have a pair in your wardrobe, wear them.
Check out this similar dress (other options here and here), vest (another option here), boots, belt and bag.
Spring 2025 capsule
Moving onto our spring capsule, we’ve chosen four tops, four jackets, four pairs of jeans and pants, four dresses and skirts, and a choice of four shoes, and we added some handbags and jewelry. You’ll see you can create so many outfits from those select pieces.
tops
Starting with tops, florals are always a key staple for spring, so there’s no surprise there. But, this time, flowers are big, bold, and graphic, so choose large prints rather than anything too subtle. You can also add bold florals to your shirt rather than wearing a plain white shirt. We love the zip detail on the Desigual shirt below, which would be ideal with your jeans or over your black pants or shorts. It’s also a great length and shape if you want to wear over leggings for travelling. Waistcoats have been on trend for the past few seasons so if you already have one don’t put it away just yet. And, a slouchy, drape neck top is flattering and timeless.
Desigual Floral Mesh Top – MANGO Asymmetric Off-the-Shoulder Ruched Top – Desigual Relaxed Fit Zip Front Cotton Shirt – J.Crew Linen Vest
One way to wear your waistcoat is with your existing denim. If you want to dress up, choose the coordinates in our pants and jeans below.
J.Crew Linen Vest – 1822 Denim Front Slit Denim Midi Skirt – Cole Haan Marlah T-Strap Ballet Flats – J.Crew Edie Snake-embossed Italian Leather Shoulder Bag – Nadri Radiant Halo Drop Earrings
jackets
Regarding the jackets and coats you choose for spring, you’ll want lightweight options that aren’t too warm but will keep the rain off or that you can wear during chilly evenings. Choosing a denim blazer is a great way to update your denim jacket look. Rather than a plain blazer, opt for prints and wear over your plain t-shirt and jeans. Utility jackets are timeless and on-trend – an excellent choice for casual days. And, of course, a trend coat is a classic choice for spring – the two-tone trench below is a fantastic option as you can remove the cape overlay to create different looks.
Caslon Patch Pocket Denim Blazer – Desigual Classic Cut Blazer – Tommy Bahama Two Palms Linen Utility Jacket – Desigual Colorblock Two-Piece Trench Coat
Karen @styledbykaren wears a denim shirt over her t-shirt and maxi dress. She adds interest with her leopard print flats.
Get her look with this similar tee, denim shirt, maxi skirt, loafers, belt and sunglasses.
Pants and jeans
Wide-leg pants are still very much on trend this spring and summer. If you choose a great pair of jeans—we love the Paige jeans below—along with a pair of black and a pair of white pants, then all of your tops will go with them. Add a pop of color or print to your closet, too. The J.Crew pants below match the waistcoat we showed you earlier, and they come in a choice of shades.
PAIGE Anessa High Waist Ankle Wide Leg Jeans – Favorite Daughter Effortless Wide Leg Pants – Desigual Wide Leg Flare Jeans – J.Crew New Soleil Line Pants
A floral t-shirt goes beautifully with white jeans for warmer months.
Desigual Floral Mesh Top – Desigual Wide Leg Flare Jeans – Kenneth Cole New York Sam Sneakers – Free People Suede Caravan Tote — ARGENTO VIVO Two-Tone Hoop Earrings
Dresses and skirts
Midi dresses are a versatile choice for the new season. Add a twist to the classic little black dress by choosing a contrasting stick. A print shirtdress can be dressed up or down in many ways – with your sneakers or sandals on more casual days, or with your heels and a blazer. If it’s still cool where you are, you can wear with boots. Adding a denim skirt and a print midi skirt will give you more outfit choices – you can wear them simply with your t-shirt and sandals or dress them up for dinner.
Desigual Sleeveless A-Line Midi Dress – Desigual Print Tie Waist Maxi Shirtdress – 1822 Denim Front Slit Denim Midi Skirt – J.Crew New Gwyneth Striped Linen Slip Skirt
Add a print blazer to your black dress for spring and summer.
Desigual Classic Cut Blazer – Desigual Sleeveless A-Line Midi Dress – Cole Haan Marlah T-Strap Ballet Flats – HOBO Lexi Crossbody Bag – ARGENTO VIVO Two-Tone Hoop Earrings
shoes
Have plenty of flat shoe choices to stay comfy and stylish in spring. Sneakers are always on-trend, and loafers have been featured on so many designer runways this season. A metallic pair will go with everything. Then, rather than heels pumps, you could choose a pair of strappy flats to dress up your outfits. Ankle boots are a great choice if the weather is still cool, and by choosing a python print, you can also add another of this season’s trends.
Cole Haan Marlah T-Strap Ballet Flats – Cole Haan Lana Lux Penny Loafers Remastered – Kenneth Cole New York Sam Sneakers – Sam Edelman Margo Booties
Nicola @40notfrumpy above combines classic and preppy style with her striped top, crop pants and tasseled loafers.
Recreate her outfit with this similar sweater (another option here), pants, loafers, handbag and necklace.
accessories
Just updating your accessories can make a significant difference to the outfits you already have. A classic black handbag will never date, so it’s worth the investment. Snakeprints are very on-trend, and many designers chose earthy colors for spring and summer. Don’t forget to choose jewelry that suits your style and will finish your outfits.
Free People Suede Caravan Tote – HOBO Lexi Crossbody Bag – J.Crew Edie Snake-embossed Italian Leather Shoulder Bag.- Set & Stones Serina Pendant Necklace – ARGENTO VIVO Two-Tone Hoop Earrings – Nadri Radiant Halo Drop Earrings
You can see (below) how adding the two-tone trench and python print boots updates a classic black and white outfit.
Desigual Colorblock Two-Piece Trench Coat – MANGO Asymmetric Off-the-Shoulder Ruched Top – Favorite Daughter Effortless Wide Leg Pants – Sam Edelman Margo Booties – HOBO Lexi Crossbody Bag – Set & Stones Serina Pendant Necklace
Your 2025 spring outfits together in one capsule
Below, you can see how we’ve created nine outfits from the clothes, shoes, and accessories above. But there are so many ways that you could mix and match everything to create lots of different looks. You could, for example, wear the matching waistcoat and pants for summer events. You can wear any of the tops with any of the pants or the white top with the stripes skirt for a semi-formal look.
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Continue reading:
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Feature image by Karen @styledbykaren
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