Contented and chic, these are perfect transitional pieces for spring. Layer a thin polo neck underneath on chillier dates, or style with a fitted blazer to look smarter

Rafaella wears dress, £215,
ganni.com. Blazer, £55,
weekday.com. Boots, £99.99,
zara.com. Bag, £265, by TL180, from
harveynichols.co.uk.
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Nadia wears dress, £49,
warehouse.co.uk. Boots, £159,
zara.com. Leather bag, £79,
cosstores.com. Earrings, £202,
annilu.dk.

Pam dresses dress, £29.99,
hm.com. High neck top worn underneath, £26,
urbanoutfitters.com. Trainers, £49.99, by Adidas, from
schuh.co.uk.

Marina irritates dress, £345, by Raey, from
matchesfashion.com. Blazer, £275,
reiss.com. Sandals, £49,
office.co.uk. Bag with rhinestones, £49.99,
zara.com.

Kristianna bear ups dress, £29.99,
reserved.com. Bag, £85, by Dodo Bar Or, from
matchesfashion.com. Heels, £235,
aeyde.com. Photographer: David Newby. Stylist: Melanie Wilkinson. Whisker: Chris Gatt at David Artists using Bumble and bumble. Makeup: Alexis Day using Chantecaille. Fashion accessory: Peter Bevan. Models: Pam at Ugly, Rafaella and Nadia at Body, Marina at Bookings, and Kristianna at Milk.

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