Looking for some everyday outfit inspiration? These are the 4 transitional styling formulas I'll be recreating this week
From wide-leg jeans to menswear-inspired ties

You've heard it here first: spring is well and truly on its way. With temperatures rising up to 15 degrees this week and a (shocking) seven-day streak with no scheduled rain, we're ready to break out our favourite Spring/Summer 2025 outfits.
Inspired by some of this season's biggest trends and focusing on some of the most tedious styling questions, which we know all too well, we've tested our expert knowledge to deliver our top outfit inspiration straight from some of the most stylish content creators.
Ranging from everyday styling tips, like how to style chocolate brown, to advice on how to style wide-leg jeans. We've got all of your Spring/Summer wardrobe woes solved.
Ready to give them a go? Below, find our key outfit formulas and expert answers to some of this season's most searched styling questions.
How to style brown?
Mini skirt + trench coat
Brown has been going strong since last season and is showing no signs of going anywhere for Spring/Summer 2025. Although the neutral shade might seem easy to style, there are a couple of ways to elevate it to break any monochromatic look. Our top method? Mixing brown with green. The hues offer more dimension to any look by mixing shades that compliment each other.
On warmer days, break out your favourite denim mini skirt and pair it with a brown trench, green cardigan, and suede trainers for the ultimate everyday look.
What to wear over a dress in summer?
A common wardrobe dilemma, especially for those long summer nights. Choosing a warm layer to pair with a dress is no small task. However, an expert tip that instantly elevates any look whilst staying comfortable is simply layering a light, long cotton coat over the dress to ensure warmth and add some extra oomph.
Lace dress + light oversized coat
How to wear a tie?
Straight leg jeans + shirt
Rihanna-approved, ties are the ultimate accessory that perfectly incorporates masculine sartorial fashion without the divisiveness of an oversized blazer or trouser. Although it seems daunting, ties are very easy to style as a means to elevate any casual look.
Simply add a blazer, straight leg jeans, and loafers to guarantee an instant wardrobe win.
What to wear with wide leg jeans?
Linen blouse + black wide leg jeans
As a lover of the best denim, I've found different ways to style my wide-leg jeans so they don't puddle over my 5'4 "figure. One easy way I've found to do this is by experimenting with textures. Harmonising the roughness of my denim with the breeziness of a linen shirt helps me maintain a balanced look.
In order to add some extra height and make sure my ultra-long jeans don't get ruined, I often add a small heel in the form of a cowboy boot or sleek kitten heel.
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Sofia Piza is the Fashion Writer at Marie Claire UK. With extensive experience and a degree in Fashion Journalism, she covers runway trends, shopping picks, celebrity fashion, and industry news.
Throughout her career, Sofia's work has ranged from in-depth interviews with industry experts and high-profile celebrities to creative production for editorial cover shoots and red-carpet coverage. Born in Mexico and raised in five countries, Sofia's multicultural upbringing has fed into her interest in international markets, leading her fashion week coverage across London, Milan, Paris, New York, and Copenhagen.
When she's not sourcing inspiration from social media, you will find Sofia anywhere from a local vintage market to busy central London streets, people watching to make sure she brings you the latest trends, from the best denim pieces to the must-have investment bags- the possibilities are endless.
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