Spring Getaway Style

After months of grey skies a spring trip feels well earned. Longer days mean more time to spend outdoors, whether that's a walk along the coast, a morning in the hills, or an evening that doesn't end at four o'clock.

Whether you're heading somewhere in the UK or further afield, spring packing calls for pieces that travel well, work across a few different occasions, and feel good to wear.

Pack Light, Dress Well

The most reliable spring getaway wardrobe is built around pieces that do more than one job. A blouse that works untucked over shorts at the harbour and tucked into trousers for dinner. Denim that handles a long travel day and looks at home on a cobbled evening street. A dress you can throw on when you don't want to think about it.

That's the approach we've taken with this edit. Everything here can be worn in more than one way.

The Blouse: Your Most Versatile Spring Layer

Our shirts and blouses are made to take you from a harbour-side lunch to an evening table without needing to go back to the room first. This season, our cotton blouses sit lightly on the shoulder, breathable enough for warm afternoons and considered enough for wherever the evening takes you.

The Fossil Embroidered Blouse has a delicate all-over embroidery design created in-house and a coral stripe that will feel bright and cheerful whatever the weather brings. Wear it loose with denim shorts when the sun is out, or tuck it into wide leg trousers for the evening.

The Dress: One Piece, Many Places

There's a reason a good dress earns its place in the case every time. It packs flat, it doesn't need ironing if you hang it overnight, and you're dressed the moment it's on.

For spring we're drawn to knee and midi lengths in nature inspired prints.The Aime Printed Viscose Knee Length Dress has a trailing leaf design and comes with a removable belt for easy styling. Wear it with sandals, or add a light jacket when the temperature drops.

For those who'd rather not pack a separate going-out outfit, the dress is the answer. Take one, wear it two or three ways.

The Co-ord: Dressed Without the Effort

A well-chosen summer co-ord is one of the most useful things you can pack for a spring trip. Wear the pieces together and you have a complete outfit, or mix and match with other items to create multiple looks. 

The Kesha Embroidered Blouse and Collins Embroidered Shorts work as a set or as individual pieces. The blouse over jeans for a day out, the shorts with a plain jersey top for a casual afternoon. That's three outfits in one, which is exactly the kind of packing logic we appreciate.

The Jumpsuit: Everything in One

When in doubt, a jumpsuit solves the outfit question entirely. The Angra Double Cloth Straight Leg Jumpsuit is made from crinkle cotton double cloth that packs beautifully and comes out looking exactly as it should. 

The elasticated waist and relaxed straight leg create an easy silhouette that is comfortable to wear all day, while the soft ruffle neckline and pin tuck detailing work for a day out or dinner.

The Denim: The Foundation of the Whole Trip

Good jeans are non-negotiable. They carry the rest of the wardrobe. A well-fitting pair works with a blouse or tee and adding a knitwear layer takes you from cool to cosy.

The Bodhi Jean has a barrel leg cut with waistline pleats and contrast stitching that give it shape without being restrictive. They're the pair you reach for on the travel day and keep reaching for all trip. For more ideas on how to wear your jeans, head to our denim styling guide.

The Shorts: When the Weather Decides to Show Up

Spring is unpredictable, but pack a pair of shorts anyway. When a warm day arrives, you want to be ready for it.

The Lake Safari Shorts pair naturally with the blouses in this edit and work just as well with a simple jersey top when you want something more casual. Lightweight and compact, they fold into almost nothing at the bottom of a bag. No reason to leave them out.

The Accessories: Finishing Touches That Travel Well

Good accessories extend an outfit's range without adding weight to the bag. The Delph Paper Straw Bucket Hat earns its place on any sunny afternoon and packs flat. A crossbody bag keeps your hands free all day. A lightweight scarf adds warmth on a cool evening and takes up almost no space. Small choices, but the right ones mean you can leave the big bag at home.

Building Your Getaway Bag

If we were packing for a four-day spring break, this is what we'd take:

• One dress (knee length or midi)
• One co-ord (to wear together and to mix with other items)
• One pair of jeans
• One pair of shorts
• Two blouses (in colours that work with your jeans and co-ord)
• One jumpsuit (day to evening, no decisions needed)

Seven pieces, covering most situations. That's the kind of packing we enjoy. If you need men's outfit ideas, our men's spring styles guide has you covered.

Whatever the destination, the point is to spend less time thinking about what to wear and more time enjoying being there. Spring is short, make the most of it.