Words by Sophia Miller
As the temperature starts to inch into double digits, it’s almost time for the biannual wardrobe switchover. Away go the puffers, and out come effortless, lighter layers: denim jackets, leather bombers, trench coats and blazers that form the backbone of any trans-seasonal capsule wardrobe.Â
Spring is when the fun of outfit building starts afresh. Playing with layering doesn’t just keep chills at bay, it makes even the simplest outfits look infinitely more stylish. Consider the following key pieces and styling formulas your cheat codes to effective in-between dressing.
Never underestimate the Canadian tuxedo – a staple of fashion editors for good reason. Pairing a trusty denim jacket and jeans creates an instant ‘look’, no matter how little time or headspace you have to throw an outfit together. Lean into the mood and complete the formula with an early-morning essential: dark sunglasses.
Heritage meets high fashion at the intersection of trench coats and tailoring. Choose a trench with in-built layers like Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2025 iteration, or play up three-piece nuances by pairing your outer layer with a matching waistcoat and tailored trousers. A collared shirt, buttoned all the way to the top, adds the finishing touch.
The lightest – but perhaps most versatile – of layers on this list, the classic blazer is something many of us have in our wardrobes already. Now, it’s time to make this workwear staple work harder still. Try belting a blazer over mid-wash jeans and a ribbed roll-neck jumper for a pulled-together ensemble that’s practical enough for the chillier first days of spring.
Invest in a good leather jacket, and you’ll be wearing it for decades to come. If you’re in the market for something new, though, Spring/Summer 2025’s prevailing penchant is for silhouettes of the slouchier persuasion. We recommend teaming yours with a striped T-shirt or polo and a structured midi skirt. Add a roomy shoulder tote or trending bowling bag, and the formula is complete.
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