Kate Garraway gave a masterclass in styling chic, neutral outfits for spring with her crisp white suit trousers and polka dot blouse blend.
Bright and bold colour will always have its place in our spring capsule wardrobe as we celebrate the finally warm and sunny weather, but neutral, minimal shades are just as perfect for spring with their fresh and crisp look - and Kate Garraway's all-white look proves just that.
There's nothing quite as sophisticated as a head-to-toe white look and Kate's Phase Eight Bianca Wide Leg Suit Trousers paired with LK Bennett's Sonya Birch & Black Silk Polkadot Jacquard Blouse creates a striking and chic minimal style. It's a masterclass in smart casual outfits, with her blending pattern with crisp, neutral colour - we're going to rely on this outfit formula all season long.
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Kate's white trousers are made from comfortable, soft linen. The buttoned waist and pleats blend casual with formal wear perfectly to be a versatile staple in any capsule wardrobe.
These crisp high waisted suit trousers boast a flattering, easy-to-wear wide leg with chic front pleat details - and they're available in short, regular and long leg lengths for a perfect fit.
These white suit trousers boast a stunning, spring-ready shape with their high waist, wide leg and front double pleat that gives them a beautiful floating design.
Is there anything lovelier than a crisp silk blouse? Kate's LK Bennett Silk Polka Dot Jacquard Blouse is endlessly sophisticated and wearable.
A sweet pie collar, gently puffed sleeves and frilled hems gives this blouse a vintage charm and ultra-feminine feel.
With an off-white base, the black polka dots are given a softer look and this is only highlighted by the crinkled chiffon fabric - and who could deny how chic the pussybow collar is?
Kate's look is a great and simple way to take part in the monochrome outfit trend, with the pairing of easy-to-wear neutral shades and the pop of pattern creating an impossibly chic and versatile outfit. We'll be taking this look straight from the office into after-work drinks, with it working perfectly for both occasions.
Suit trousers really had their moment last year and their trendiness is showing no signs of slowing down - and it's clear to see why they've become such a wardrobe staple. They give Kate's look here an instantly formal flair thanks to their crisp tailoring and structured front pleat detail, but the wide leg silhouette feels super spring-appropriate thanks to the flowing shape and, of course, the crisp white tone.
Leaning into the more formal appeal of her trousers, Kate added a stunning polka dot blouse to the outfit, with its white and black pattern complementing her suit trousers beautifully.
Made from silk, the blouse is impossibly luxe and this is only further highlighted by the crisp collar. But the piece also boasts some stunning, ultra-feminine touches, with gently puffed sleeves creating a soft shape while cuffed hems at the wrists emphasise the floating design.
woman&home's Digital Fashion Editor Caroline Parr explains why polka dots are as big as florals this spring: "you simply cannot go wrong with a chic polka dot print, particularly in black and white. Look to some of the most elegant women of all time - like Kate Middleton, Audrey Hepburn and Helen Mirren - and they all love a polka dot.
"It can be much easier to work into your wardrobe than leopard spots, and feels very fresh for this time of year."
While Kate finished off her look with a pair of nude, patent heels and looked fabulous in the chic footwear, slipping into your best white trainers (that have been cleaned using expert-approved tips on how to clean white shoes) will create an equally dressed-up look that's more easily worn day-to-day.
Swapping out her crisp suit trousers for some white jeans is another way to change up the outfit formula while still emulating it, with Kate's choice of nude heels pairing just as well with the denim staple as they do with her crisp suit trousers. But, again, a pair of favourite white trainers would give a more casual feel to this take on the look too.
