Beige Is Spring’s Biggest Colour Trend – Here’s How To Style The Neutral Shade

Here's how to work the hottest hue of the season.

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1 April 2019

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The trench coat is an undisputed fashion classic – the lightweight but waterproof jacket is especially useful at this time of year – and now the spring collections are full of clothes inspired by the much-loved garment.

On the SS19 catwalks, we saw trench coats of every persuasion, from chain-trimmed at Burberry and leather-collared at Ermanno Scervino, to buttonless at Tom Ford and super-short at Max Mara.

But one thing was the for certain – they were all rendered in typical trench tones, from pale stone to warm tan.

Models at the Burberry show at London Fashion Week SS19 (Isabel Infantes/PA)

The trench trend went beyond outerwear too – we counted about 50 shades of beige throughout fashion months, with models often clad head to toe in a variety of neutral hues.

Now, naturally, the high street has gone bonkers for beige, and we’re really impressed by the many catwalk-inspired pieces.

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Spotlighting the female greats. @birgitkos strikes a pose at the #MaxMaraSS19 Runway Show. #MFW

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A trench coat is the easiest way to tap into this trend, of course, and there are some lovely jackets in the shops, but the coolest pieces are the trench-inspired skirts and jumpsuits (and shorts, for when summer finally shows up) that come complete with vents, tortoiseshell buttons and belt detailing.

There’s a decidedly masculine feel about this trend – even skirts are boxy rather than flowy, while trousers are high-waisted and utilitarian (have you heard? Cargo pants are making a major comeback this season).

And it’s so easy to style if you take your cue from the catwalks, by mixing and matching your oatmeal, biscuit and latte tones.

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The perfect Spring look featuring a beautiful trench coat with leather details. #TOMFORD

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But if you do want to break up the beige, black and tan is always a stylish combo. Or you could tick off another big spring trend, by adding a pop of neon knitwear or an uber-bright bag.

Ready to kick into neutral? Here are our favourite beige buys on the high street…

Red Herring Jumpsuit, £39/AED 187 (available April 29); Faith Multicoloured Snakeskin Dishier Block Heel Sandals, £45/AED 216, Debenhams

Mango Polka Dot Cross Blouse, £29.99/AED 144; High-waist Crop Trousers, £49.99/AED 240; Braided Net Bag, £19.99/AED 96; Leather Sandals, £49.99/AED 240