The 5 trends to shop this spring: bubblegum skirts, lace blouses and studded sandals for the heatwave

From Reiss’s atelier line and Mango’s smart linen launch (it’s coming soon) to Arket’s Phoebe Philo-adjacent green leather bags and Gap’s renaissance (Zac Posen debuts his collection as its creative director next month), you don’t need to look far to give your wardrobe a flashy update.

Here’s our picks of this season’s hottest trends.

Bubblegum skirts

And, pop. Anyone looking to steer clear of the floral midi would do well to ponder a hot pink substitute. They’re runway approved and instantly uplifting.

& Other Stories Satin Midi Skirt

(& other stories)

Buy now, £67

Damson Madder Marine channel midi skirt pink stripe

(Damson Madder)

Buy now, £70

Ganni Pink Cotton Poplin Long Flounce Skirt

(Ganni)

Buy now, £97.50

Rixo Serano Linen-Blend Skirt

(Rixo)

Buy now, £185

Cefinn Sierra techni voile maxi skirt, hot pink

(Cefinn)

Buy now, £240

Lace blouses

Dress down with denim or embrace whimsy with a skirt — this boho staple will take you from spring through to September.

Massimo Dutti Floral lace detail T-shirt

(Massimo Dutti)

Buy now, £49.95

Zara ZW collection embroidered tulle shirt

(Zara)

Buy now, £59.99

& Other Stories Lace-Trimmed Blouse

(& other stories)

Buy now, £87

Holland Cooper Audley Lace Blouse

(Holland Cooper)

Buy now, £149

Ba&sh Yilla long-sleeved shirt

(Ba&sh)

Buy now, £175

Trench coats

An April showers essential — and available at every price point. Don’t be afraid to splurge on this one; you will come back to it annually.

M&S Double Breasted Longline Trench Coat

(M&S)

Buy now, £89

John Lewis Cape Trench Coat

(John Lewis)

Buy now, £149

COS Knitted-collar trench coat

(COS)

Buy now, £225

Arket, 2-in-1 Trench Coat

(Arket)

Buy now, £259

Camilla and Marc Elysian Relaxed-Fit Woven Trench Coat

(Camilla and Marc)

Buy now, £870

Studded sandals

Make like Paul Mescal with the most Gladiator-esque pair you can find this season — they will offset any super-springy frocks.

Schuh Tenika Mule in Tan

(Schuh)

Buy now, £35

Zara Limited edition split suede strappy sandals

(Zara)

Buy now, £89.99

Miista Zilda Black Sandals

(Miista)

Buy now, £130

Birkenstock Arizona studded suede sliders

(Birkenstock)

Buy now, £170

Isabel Marant Lennyo sandals

(Isabel Marant)

Buy now, £420

Bargain accessories bucket

Consider adding flair to your look (for under £26) with the pick of high street wardrobe accoutrements — from bangles to beige scarves.

M&S 3 Pack Resin Bangle Set

(M&S)

Buy now, £20

Arket Gold-Plated Hoop Earrings

(Arket)

Buy now, £22

Weekday Chunky aviator sunglasses

(Weekday)

Buy now, £26

John Lewis Textured Linen Tie

(John Lewis)

Buy now, £25

New Look Brown Pattern Print Multiway Scarf

(New Look)

Buy now, £7.99

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