New Season Now fashion checklist

Can't wait to start wearing spring's hottest trends? Sick of pulling the same drab, well-worn pieces out of your wardrobe? Discover how to make the most of a fabulous new wardrobe now , and keep it looking fresh and inspired in the months to come.

It really is easy when you know how. And for the best selection, shop NET-A-PORTER.COM where their buyers hand-pick the pieces you need each season from over 300 of the world's leading designers, including Chloé, Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney and many more.

THE PLATFORM SANDALS
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What's hot now? We might be heading into a new decade, but all the cool girls are stepping back in time to the 1970s and investing in key items like the peep-toe platform sandal.
The soft leather straps in deep chocolate brown have a luxe appeal, whilst the cork platform subtly references the Seventies. That cushioned platform means you benefit from extra height, without the discomfort of a steep, unstable heel - finally, a shoe that combines high fashion with functionality.
Get ahead of the fashion pack and wear yours now with black seamed tights and midi skirts, or to be even more on trend match these sky-high sandals with socks, the perfect trans-seasonal alternative to the thick opaque.
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Continue to channel spring's hot Seventies trend and team those platform sandals with a denim skirt and billowing white silk blouse as the temperature heats up. Bare legs and a good pedicure are essential to set these beauties off to their full potential.


THE FLARED JEANS
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Relegate those skinny jeans to the back of your wardrobe - everyone's wearing them now, so it's time to raise your game. And it's easy to give your new season style credentials a boost in a pair of sleek denim flares, which Derek Lamb showcased on the catwalk. Partner with luxe caramel-colored knitwear for pared-back polish.
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A draped asymmetric top and hot-hued jewellery add instant summertime glamour to these figure-flattering jeans. Go high-waist for the full 1970s vibe, or for a more modern twist, worn lower they work just as well.

THE PEACOAT JACKET
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Think Balmain Spring Summer '11 and toughen up a versatile peacoat with punk-inspired accessories and skinny red pants for standout day to night style. The peacoat is such a classic look it transcends every season - after all, how many times have we seen Keira Knightley wearing her Burberry peacoat? Better still it gives an effortless nod to this season's military trend too.
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For laid-back summertime cocktails, sling the peacoat over a loosely tailored tank. Wear with a printed skirt and accent with a jolting neon clutch.

THE SILK DRESS
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A breezy silk dress is set to be this summer's hottest ticket. Layer over a long-sleeved top, black tights and a pair of Versace-inspired lace-up ankle boots now for fashion-forward flair. Smaller prints work best, and patterned skirts and dresses can be teamed with thick tights and winter knits until the spring sunshine appears.
Miu Miu has a stunning silk dress that looks great dressed down with a cardigan and a belt. Or wear it as is with a piece of statement jewellery for a chic evening look.
Wear later
Then, as the mercury rises ditch the layers and take this look straight through the hotter months. Update it by teaming your dress with a vibrant tote and peep-toe sandals for easy round-the-clock elegance that says summer is finally here.