I often talk about how much I dislike the concept of “trends” – fueling consumerism and rendering fashion more and more disposable. So to counter all the posts I see featuring “125 hottest trends of the season you should go and buy,” I wanted to feature 3 spring items you may already own that can either be very trendy, depending on the season and mixing / matching, or completely classic and timeless dressed down. Either way – these are the kinds of items that make up a sustainable wardrobe – something you can very easily transition from season to season, year after year and it wouldn’t lose its relevance or gloss.

Yes, the weather is getting nicer by the hour, but we still have those random days when you go outside and your knees shake from how frigid it is… who wants to tell me climate change isn’t real!? So you still have to keep those mid-winter-spring items ready to layer and feel comfortable being outside. I selected 3 pieces for this transitional weather: a nude trench coat I purchased last year from Fashion BNKR (Australian Fashion Labels) and wore all winter this year, a light white sweater with 3/4 sleeve length that was great in the winter when paired with cardigans but now works very well alone and knee-high boots that were a “hot” trend last year but will always look polished and timeless.