Don't pack away your suede - these spring-ready styles will see you smoothly into the new season
The buttery soft buys you need


Today I woke up to one of those perfect March days - a day that says spring is coming. The sun was shining, there wasn’t a rain cloud in sight and there was a fresh chill in the air. It was the kind of day that signals it’s time to pull your favourite light jackets out of retirement yet it’s still cool enough to get cosy in a jumper too. What it also signals, is that right now is the perfect time to transition your wardrobe into the new season if you haven't already and get ready to embrace springs biggest trends.
Luckily, one of springs hottest trends is one you're probably already familiar with as it was huge for autumn/winter 2024. I'm of course talking about suede, the buttery soft fabric that we all wanted in one towards the end of last year. The great news is, it's a trend that's sticking around for the new season and can easily be incorporated into all your spring looks.
For inspiration, just look to the boho revival where suede styles are worn alongside soft, floral dresses and tiered skirts. Alternatively, for the brands AW24 show, the Miu Miu girl squad paired suede jackets and skirts with polo shirts and court heels for a preppy take on the trend. However you style it, one thing's for sure, suede is a fabric that works seriously hard in your wardrobe no matter the season.
While the suede jacket is definitely leading the way as the latest must-have piece, it isn’t the only way to introduce suede into your wardrobe. Alongside boxy style jackets and trench coats, you’ll also find chic suede tailoring in the form of trousers and blazers as well as floor grazing suede skirts for a soft, boho vibe. Plus, there are also some seriously good suede accessories currently dropping in stores too, perfect for if you don’t want to go headlong into the trend just yet.
Keep scrolling to see the full edit for yourself of my picks of the best suede pieces to shop now…
Shop the suede trend
A suede jacket is the key place to start and this cropped style feels spring coded.
An elevated basic, this simple suede dress will work for so many occasions.
Pair with a cream frilled blouse and co-ordinating suede boots for a playful boho look.
One of this years best trouser silhouettes in a suede finish? Yes please!
The perfect everyday bag, you'll get so much wear out of this minimalist style.
For a elevated twist on the suede jacket, I love this pastel style from Khaite.
In the market for a new pair of boots? This suede pair form Zara will be a welcome addition to your wardrobe.
Ducie's suede trenches look so chic. If khaki isn't your colour it also comes in chocolate brown and burgundy too.
If you need a break from tan suede, I love the lighter tone of this bucket bag from Arket.
These suede straight leg trousers make an on trend alternative to classic denim.
Pair this suede mini with a cream cardigan or blouse for a cute, everyday look.
In the market for a pair of designer ballet flats? These are a chic choice.
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Jazzria Harris is a freelance fashion and beauty journalist with over 8 years experience working in the industry. At just 4ft 11, she’s an expert in petite dressing and previously wrote the column Jazz’s Short Stories giving tips and advice on dressing for petite proportions. Her wardrobe staples are a great black blazer, a hardworking slip skirt and of course a great pair of heels (for the extra inches, of course). Jazz has written for publications including ELLE UK, heat magazine, Eliza, Women & Home and more.
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