Spring has officially sprung, albeit with the slightly unpredictable British elements we’re used to. And, with a new season comes a new wardrobe, courtesy of Mango. The BrandAlley team are fans of Mango clothing all year-round, but we often find their spring offerings to be quite possibly the strongest collection, setting the tone for our warm-weather ready wardrobes. Our Mango spring edit includes some of this summer’s hottest trends, and we’re looking forward to adding every single one to our baskets.
The Mango spring outfits we’re desperate for
Fresh White Clothing
Despite our tendency to spill something down a crisp white blouse the moment we put it on, classic white clothing is set to lead the way over the months ahead. Be it a plain white tee, jeans and trainers (forever a favourite), a floaty dress and biker boots or a versatile transitional top, add some white to your repertoire this summer and let your outfit creativity flourish.
Shop Ecru Linen Flared Dress – £25
Shop Off White Lapel Collar Blouse – £15
Shop White Sleeveless Cotton T-shirt – £9
Effortless Tailoring
Include the word ‘effortless’ in anything to do with dressing, and you’ve got us sold. Our looks have been ever so slightly more casual over the past year, so ease your way into a life without loungewear with tailored separates that can be dressed up or down, depending on the aesthetic you’re hoping to achieve.
Shop Grey Linen Straight Trouser – £15
Shop Green V Neck Linen Blend Tailored Blazer – £29
Shop Beige Stripe Linen Tailored Short – £15
Pops of Print
Whether you’re a lover of animal print, polka dots or signature Breton stripes, there should always be room for even just a hint of print in your spring-summer wardrobe. Whilst print clashes may seem like they’re reserved for the bold, don’t shy away from bringing colour and personality to your looks – you can always add a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Shop Red Stripe Ruffle Sleeve T-shirt – £9
Shop Brown Printed Straight Leg Trouser – £10
Off White Spot Sleeveless High Neck Top – £19
Considered Co-ords
We simply can’t get enough of coordinated outfits right now. The perfect combination to always look like you’ve made more effort than you actually have, you can get plenty of mileage out of these two pieces – simply mix and match with the rest of your clothing collection to produce an endless array of new outfits.
Shop Beige Pleated Thin Strap Top – £9 & Pleated Culotte Trouser – £12
Shop Orange Printed Flowy Top – £19 & Multi Printed Flare Leg Trouser – £19
Shop Green Batwing Jumper – £15 & Green Pleated Midi Skirt – £20
Dress Season
Each and every summer, our love affair with dresses is officially reignited. Choose wisely, and the right piece will be forever timeless.
We know the line, florals for spring… (you can fill in the rest), but there’s a reason a floral dress is such a success, and that’s because it radiates positivity and warm-weather vibes. A boho maxi dress is always an option for creating your best Woodstock-replica look, or a mini dress is a sound option for all of the summer picnics you have planned.
Prefer something more simple? A neutral maxi dress can be layered dependent on the weather, plus, you’ll never have to worry about it going out of style.
Shop Red Floral Cotton Flare Mini Dress – £19
Off White Floral Print Maxi Dress – £42
Beige Linen Maxi Dress – £19
Denim to Covet
We have to admit, we’ve been neglecting our favourite denim pieces recently. However, with the resurgence of our social lives, we’re keen to include some denim in our plans. Skinny jeans may be off the style agenda for this season’s trends, but double denim most certainly is not.
Shop Medium Blue Denim Shirt – £14
Shop Light Wash Culotte Cotton Jean – £25
Dark Blue Belt Denim Dress – £19
Words: Maria Loizou
