I've Been a Stylist for 20 Years—These Are the Key Buys on My Spring Wish List

You've probably heard of celebrity stylist Angie Smith from her work with household names like Holly Willoughby, Eva Mendes, Davina McCall and Rochelle Humes. Smith has a gift for making her clients look effortlessly chic, usually on an affordable budget. She's an advocate for shopping the high street, often mixing high and low pieces in her styling; and her own wardrobe and talent for uncovering the most expensive-looking finds is unrivalled. So I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear she's now a Who What Wear UK columnist, here to share her expert shopping picks for the season along with some styling wisdom. Keep scrolling to see her key buys for 2025.

Angie wears a jacket from Sézane.

Angie wears a jacket from Sézane.

(Image credit: @angiesmithstyle)

I’ve been a stylist and brand consultant for over 20 years now, and I'm a strong believer in buying less and wearing those pieces more. I've learnt from my experience re-working clients' wardrobes that after editing them down to a smaller capsule, it becomes a lot easier to pull outfits together because you can actually see what's in there.

When shopping for new pieces, it’s important to be practical and think of all the outfits you could wear them with from your existing wardrobe. But most importantly, you have to really love those new items to justify adding them to your rotation. When you wear them, they have to make you feel good—really good. They have to feel comfortable on your body; I’m a strong believer in buying the size that feels and looks the best on you, and in some shops that might be a 12, in others an 18—it really doesn't matter. The buys I include in my monthly edits can be easily styled in multiple ways and will still be relevant years from now. We're talking true wardrobe classics, and I’m showing you where to find them.

Angie wears an open knit jumper by The Upside

Angie wears an open knit jumper by The Upside

(Image credit: @angiesmithstyle)

Despite the occasional grey days, spring is upon us, and summer is just a countdown away. With warm weather in mind, I've been considering how my wardrobe can continue to work hard, tackling the unexpected cold days whilst also preparing for the hottest months to come. Of course, this doesn't come with a full wardrobe re-do, but a few considered additions that will help support my outfits all the way until autumn comes.

These are the pieces I'm genuinely excited about this month. Think forever flats, sunset knits and the kind of prints you'll still be wearing on repeat come August.

Scroll on to explore my spring 2025 edit.

SHOP ANGIE SMITH'S 2025 EDIT:

1. The Top You'll Wear on Repeat

2. The Sleek Sandals

3. The Elevated Silk Trousers

4. The Linen Layer You'll Throw on Constantly

5. The Minimalist Dress

6. The Red Sandals I Can't Stop Thinking About

7. The Jacket That's Set to Sell Out

8. The Matching Set

9. The Knit I Haven't Taken Off

10. The French-Inspired Piece

11. The Sunshine-Ready Shorts

12. The Soft Sweatshirt

13. The Crochet Skirt That Does It All

14. The Bold Coloured Dress

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Emily Dawes
Affiliate Editor

Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her top-selling column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working for Who What Wear UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily interned at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she managed the fashion team and travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.