Spring 2018 shopping list The pieces in the Spring capsule have been especially chosen to bring freshness, colour and some pattern into your wardrobe. The colours are reminiscent of a spring morning when the sunshine peeks through the clouds and the bulbs are displaying their pretty flowers. The capsule pieces There is subtle pattern mixing and alternatives selections offered in both the brighter and lighter muted tones to work with your personal colouring. At a transitional time of year, this capsule allows you to add in extra layers as the weather dictates. Just click on the main image for each piece to go directly to it. You will find the alternative suggestions below the description for each capsule piece. Your shopping list Floral duster coat Free People floral kimono coat Spring is a great time to inject both pattern and colour into your wardrobe and a knee length floral duster coat is a fresh and fun lighter layer to add to your spring outfits. Alternatives: Orlain floral jacket - Free People half moon printed jacket - NY Collection ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ kimono jacket - London Fog polka dot coat - Romwe suede duster jacket - State open ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ face jacket - DVF dress/tunic ​ ​ Plus size: NIC+ZOE Traveler cardigan - Evans bell sleeve kimono ​ ​ ​ ​ Petite size: Halogen linen cardigan - Eileen Fisher cardigan ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fray edge statement sleeve jacket Frayed Bell Sleeve Jacket Why have one trend in your basics when you can have two, or even three? This jacket is black so works as a neutral but it has texture in the tweed and the frayed edges, and also has the statement sleeves that are still current for Spring 2018. This is a three season piece that will be wearable for autumn and the milder winter months too. Alterbatives: Pookie and Sebastian tweed jacket - Anthropologie tied sleeve blazer - ​ ​ ​ ​ Vertigo Paris tweed blazer - Boden sylvia jacket ​ ​ Plus size: Talbots chambray blazer - Fringe tweed jacket - Kumer 3/4 open face blazer ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Petite: Calvin Klein one button blazer - Auline solid color knit blazer ​ ​ ​ Teal long length handkerchief hem cardigan Meanor's women's long sleeve asymmetric drape maxi cardigan Teal is one of those fabulous colours that works for both warm and cool skin tones and has a timeless quality to it. The uneven hemline avoids adding harsh horizontals to your outfit so it helps to skim over any bits that may not be your favorite. It can be worn open or belted as you wish. Alternatives: Brochu Walker belted cardigan - Courtyard cardigan - NIC+ZOE spring knit ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ cardigan - Lieth dollman sleeve cardigan - Topshop puff sleeve cardigan ​ ​ ​ ​ Plus size: Generic women's tweed jacket - Any Day women's cardigan ​ ​ ​ Petite: Free People all washed out cardigan - Caslon relaxed cardigan - Nic+Zoe white ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ sand dunes cardigan Cropped Flare Denim Jeans Organic cotton blend flare pants Crop flare jeans are an easy transition choice for Spring when the weather can be changeable. They work well with sandals on warmer days and still look good with boots when the sun is not shining. Alternatives: Halogen flare jeans - Hudson skinny jeans - Crop mini boot jeans - Carolyn ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ crop jeans - Halogen wide leg crop jeans ​ ​ Plus size: - Universal Standard tapered ankle jeans - Curves 360 straight leg jeans - ​ ​ ​ ​ NYDJ boot cut jeans Petite size: Topshop black flared pants - Halogen flared leg denim - Fleetwood crop ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ flare jeans Chino Trousers Ellos chino trousers Alternatives: Tommy Hillfiger cuffed trousers - Tie waist gingham trousers - Tommy ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hillfiger printed chino trousers - Wayf orchid crop trousers - Topshop luca trousers - ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Rachel lavender blue chino pants Plus size: NIC+ZOE ankle strap pants - Sejour straight leg ankle pants - Louben suit ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ pants Petite size: Lee midrise essential chino - NYDJ women's relaxed chino ​ ​ ​ Yellow print a-line skirt Printed cotton a-line skirt Alternatives: City Chic floral embroidery skirt - Cece point wrap skirt - Emerson tie skirt - ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Foxcroft double knit skirt - Tori lace skirt - Boden emboridery skirt - Ermonn printed skirt ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ - Dasbayla printed skirt - Ann Klein asymmetrical skirt - Cos linen skirt ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Plus size: Talbots a-line waist tie skirt - Alfani printed pencil skirt - Talbots tweed wrap ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ skirt - Lace stripe pencil skirt - Taydey vintage pleated skirt ​ ​ ​ ​ Petite size: Toad & Co oblique skirt - Taydey vintage pleated skirt ​ ​ ​ Classic Denim Skirt Lexi women's stretch denim skirt The knee length denim skirt is just as classic as a pair of jeans and yet works so well when the weather warms up and we long to feel the sunshine on our skin again. Use these as an alternative to a pair of jeans and break the jeans and t-shirt cycle. Alternatives: The Mogan denim skirt - Zeagoo's split front button skirt - Ice Cool dark ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ blue denim skirt - Kaachli women's calf length pleated skirt - Gooket high waist a-line ​ ​ ​ ​ skirt - Anna Kaci chambray skirt ​ ​ Plus size: Lauren Ralph Lauren denim wash skirt - RWN dark pencil skirt - Lexi perfect ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ fit denim skirt - Bargain Catalogue women's denim skirt ​ ​ Petite size: Unknown regular fit denim skirt - Halogen front tie denim skit ​ ​ ​ Teal dress Zara teal textured ruffle sleeve dress A simple dress and yet it has the ruffle sleeves to add interest. At knee length you can wear it lose or belt it shorter and wear as a tunic so it becomes a versatile piece. Alternatives: Lost Ink tie waist denim dress - ECI paisley dress - Ali and Jay midi dress - ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dress the population midi dress - ASTR lace midi dress - Boden posey shirt dress - ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Anthropologie wrap dress - Anthropologie vivid stripe dress - Zola midi dress ​ ​ ​ ​ Plus size: Eliza J ruffle shift dress - Lafayette teal dress - Adrianna asymmetrical chiffon ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ dress - Lost Ink tie waist shirtdress ​ ​ Petite size: Felicity & Co bell tie dress - Eliza J blush bell sleeve dress - Tahari sheeth ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ dress White scoop neck top Stella Carakaski white scoop neck top A good quality soft white top is a staple basic which works with warm and cool skin tones. A simple top that works to support hero pieces. Alternatives: Boohoo peplum red top - Free people olive tee - Vince Camuto tie-sleeve ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ top - Michael Stars flutter tee - Caslon ballet neck tee - Karen Kane bell sleeve top - ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Caslon eyelet trim top - Gamisote women's long shirt ​ ​ Plus size: Ava and Viv scoop neck top - Heirloom ruffle bell sleeve ribbed top ​ ​ ​ Petite size: BP peplum tee - Vince Camuto ruffle sleeve top - Eileen Fisher ballet neck ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ top Asymmetric long white front print blouse Asymmetric long white front print blouse This is a white shirt that packs in the interesting features. The hem is asymmetric and there is a statement pattern to one sleeve and and down one side. A great distractor for those with a tummy or who like to treat their basics more like hero pieces. Alternatives: Unibelle long ruffled hem sleeve - Jessicalove hi-low ruffled blouse - ​ ​ ​ ​ Geometric print button down top - Yesno loose button down shirt - LaCouler ​ ​ ​ ​ asymmetrical hem blouse - Yes No Q18 women's loose button down shirt - Cos ​ ​ ​ ​ waisted shirt - Cos peplum cotton shirt ​ ​ Plus size: Foxcroft serena knotted tunic - Eileen Fisher asymmetrical hem chiffon tunic - ​ ​ ​ ​ Foxtrot chambray blouse - Talbots popline side-tie top - Flounce seeve pop-over stripe ​ ​ ​ ​ blouse Petite size: Zeagoo shirt dress - Felicity and Coco tie waist shirt dress ​ ​ ​ Coral cowl kneck top Caslon knit top Coral, like teal is a universal colour as it is a combination of both the cooler pink and the warmer orange and hence looks good on many different skin tones. It is a colour that evokes springtime bulbs and has a feminine edge to it. This top is super versatile as it can be worn either off shoulder or as a cowl neck insteadStriped white and blue Breton style top Alternative: Anthropologie fleece top - Vince Camuto bell sleeve- Sheln off shoulder ​ ​ ​ ​ striped blouse - Affani v-neck poet sleeve top ​ ​ Plus size: Foxtrot tie sleeve chambray top - Foxcoft wrap top - Dantelle lace hem top - ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Melissa Keyhole top - Caslon bell sleeve top - NC print long sleeve top ​ ​ ​ ​ Petite: Style and Co front knot tie top - JM Collection crochet sleeve top ​ ​ ​ Multi layered print top Muti layered print top This piece is a subtle hero. It has pattern but is not too loud and the range of colours within it means you can take it down either a muted or a brighter pathway, depending what you add to it. It works well on its own without a layering piece too, and can be worn out or is thin enough to be tucked, without adding lots of bulk. Alternatives: Clottile off shoulder top - Fresco Petals ruffle blouse - Vince Camuto tiered ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ sleeved top- Mordenmiss abstract print pocket blouse ​ ​ Plus size: Michael Kors diuble hem top - Poplin side tie top - Talbots embroidered ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ scallop edge top Petite: Caslon eyelet bell sleeve top - XTX polka dotted flared sleeve top ​ ​ ​ Striped white and blue Breton style top Striped white and blue Breton style top Stripes are such a classic and they add freshness to spring colours. They are the neutral of the pattern world and are an easy piece to use if you are new to experimenting with pattern mixing. Alternatives: Anthropologie striped tie blouse - Maeve embroidered blouse - Madewell ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ soft stripe blouse - US GreatGorgeous bell sleeve pinstriped top - POGTMM striped ​ ​ ​ ​ shirt top Plus size: Sejour drawstring blouse - Vince Camuto tiered sleeve blouse - Ellos boat ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ neck tee Petite: Vince Camuto side drawstring tee - Sanctuary eyelet stripe contrast top ​ ​ ​ Denim Sandals Denim Sandals Denim is both a neutral or colour but these sandals add versatility to your outfit. They can make you casual items like jeans looks a little dressier or make the dressier items look a little more casual. Alternatives: Sole Society loafer - Kate Spade flats - Bella Vita ribbon tie block heel - ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Splendid block heel sandal - Sam Edelman woven block heel - Boden navy sandals - ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Boden tisha heels Pair of floral scarves Pair of floral scarves Two lightweight floral scarves that work across the capsule.