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Wardrobe staples to see you through spring and beyond.

WORDS NICKY ADAMS

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EVERYTHING ESSENTIAL – A SPRING CHECKLIST

It may be hard to believe, but the most on-trend spring/summer essential for 2022 is the humble white tank top. The perfect combination of staple cum fashion set favourite, whether as a foundation piece with jeans or as a tool to make a sleeker bottom feel more casual, the tank fits with the quality basics and timeless piece aesthetic that is strong for spring. If you’re looking to zhoosh your look up a little then a halter neck top can be a striking aesthetic and comes in many variants, both the runways and the shops are full of crisscross and ornate loop details. To change the mood up from spring florals try gingham – it’s fresh, timeless and the ultimate transitional print. However exciting it feels to be shedding those extra layers, a jacket is still a musthave. The bomber jacket is well and truly back: when Rhianna and Hailey Bieber are both wearing it you know it’s officially a thing – wear it slouchy and oversized. Get ahead of the game with a cropped blazer; a change of pace from all the large-fit jackets that are in vogue, cropped is a look that will be in full force by Autumn. Meanwhile the love/ love relationship with the biker jacket continues. Coming in a spectrum of styles from form fitting to funky to oversized, this is another item that transcends age and figure type and looks pretty blooming good on everyone.

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1. LEVI’S GOLD TAB BASEBALL JACKET, A$189.95. LEVIS.CO.NZ 2. REPERTOIRE LIBBY TANK,

$119.90. REPERTOIRE.CO.NZ 3. HUFFER TAYLOR RESORT DRESS, $149.90. HUFFER.CO.NZ 4. DREAMS LUXE LEATHER JACKET,

$399. EVOLUTIONCLOTHING.CO.NZ 5. MOOCHI LAND SKIRT

$339.99. MOOCHI.CO.NZ 6. XL FLOOD JEANS A$159.95.

LEVIS.CO.NZ 7. KETZ-KE WINSLET SKIRT, $145.

WILLOWBOUTIQUE.CO.NZ 8. VOLTAGE TOP $149.90.

REPERTOIRE.CO.NZ 9. DR MARTENS MYLES SANDAL,

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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

This spring it’s time to trade in the traditional tan two-piece. While we’ve seen a prevalence of pink suits coming through strongly, as the season progresses there will be a rainbow of options. Bright colours are one of the biggest trends, and if you’re not feeling overly confident with this degree of high impact then pops of colour with jumpers or bags can still make a bold statement. Workwear takes on a whole new hue with these saturated colours; add this to the oversized silhouette (throw in a padded shoulder jacket), and we have another 80s throwback look. However, if the suit is well tailored the wide legs will balance the look and bring in more of a Katharine Hepburn feel.

1. JULIETTE HOGAN CELINE TROUSER $529; OWEN JACKET $699. JULIETTEHOGAN.COM 2. MAXINE HEEL $229.90. MERCHANT1948.CO.NZ 3. RESORT NECKLACE $289. SILKANDSTEEL.CO.NZ

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NIGHT FOLLOWS DAY

Giving off the Grecian vibe, a dramatic look for this season is draping, where beautiful fabrics waterfall across the body, in pleats and ruching. This style is not only incredibly flattering but also elegant in the extreme. While it’s the perfect evening look, it can work well for daytime if created from the right fabric. A mini-skirt has been lauded as the seasonal must-have, however a maxi style is equally on point, and so much easier and more practical to wear. The long tube design fits with the Y2K revival and is surprisingly versatile – it’s also a magnificent way to hide any pale presummer legs. Fabrics with movement and a bit of stretch suit this style best, whether fine knits or jerseys, the feel is fluid. Accessorise with this season’s hot material, a raffia bag, and achieve a casual but elegant spring feel.

1. ACLER PALMS DRESS, $589. SUPERETTE.CO.NZ 2. WYNN HAMLYN ACCORDION KNIT GOWN, $595.

SHOP.WYNNHAMLYN.COM. 3. MAGGIE MARILYN BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG DRESS $1,255; OH CROP BOLERO $995. MAGGIEMARILYN.COM 4. ZIGGY V HANDLED TOTE, $200. VASHBAGS.COM