It's the most wonderful time of the year! And I'm not talking about the festive season - I'm talking about the multitude of sartorial options that this warm transitional weather allows us to explore.
Even more exciting is the fact that in 2019 we no longer play by the rules, and being offbeat has gone mainstream. The comeuppance of 'ugly' sandals, hiking shoes and dad jeans is all the proof you need to confirm this.
But even so, hyperfeminine pieces - fit-and-flare skirts and knee-length cascading dresses - have also secured a comfortable spot in the street style scene for two Spring/Summer seasons running now.
These observations should therefore inform your upcoming fashion purchases, making for quite a fun approach to this season's shopping list.
With that said, these are my top picks for anyone who wants to stand out this spring:
For days in the sun...
Mantsho x HM geometric print ensemble, (price on request) - available worldwide
Poetry fit-and-flare skirt, R699 at Poetry stores
Project printed fit-and-flare maxi skirt, R169.99 at MRP
Tie-Dye maxi dress, R99.95 at Ackermans
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Asymmetric dress in emerald green, R679 at ZARA
And nights in the rain...
Levi's Made & Crafted LMC Round Up Trucker, R2999 at selected Levi's stores
Country Road Modern Logo Stripe Sweat, R699 at Woolworths and Country Road stores
If the shoe fits...
... buy it immediately.
PUMA CALI Remix, R1599 at PUMA stores, Sportscene, Side Step, Studio 88 and selected retailers on 28 August 2019.
Vans Ua confetti era stacked sneaker, R1199 from Superbalist
GIANNA Stretch Mule heel, R1599 at Tread + Miller
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