3 Spring Wardrobe Staples
So long winter, we bid you farewell. Daffodils are sprouting, the days are elongating, and the skies are brightening. Spring has arrived, and we’ve never been so relieved to feel a whisper of warmth on our bones. Call us impatient, but our winter gear has been packed away, already left to gather dust in storage for the forseeable. As of now, with temperatures sitting firmly in the teens, our outfits no longer have to be hidden behind pillowy jackets and woolly accessories. On the one hand, this might mean a bit more effort is required on our behalf- we can no longer default to the trusty polo neck jumper. On the other, this is our opportunity to look good. To wear outfits that are chic, airy, and weightless. So while a little more preparation is required for our everyday looks, there are certain pieces that can make the process a little easier. One such brand offering these chic yet versatile staples is Ninety Percent, and we’ve selected three items we consider wardrobe essentials for making spring styling, simply effortless.
Why Ninety Percent?
Ninety Percent is a fashion label founded in London in 2018, born of the friendship between Para Hamilton and Shafiq Hassan. The brand’s ethos is to make sustainable clothes in a responsible way, focussing on the practices and materials used. All collections are created in their own factory in Bangladesh so the co-founders know exactly how their clothes are made and by whom, while working closely with suppliers to raise industry standards. What sets them apart is their revolutionary 90% profit-sharing model, giving back to the people living in the local area. What’s more, since their products are made from luxurious blends of sustainable materials, these pieces that can be thrown on to look effortlessly chic, the ones you’ll find yourself reaching for day in, day out.
A Maxi Skirt
Every spring wardrobe needs a maxi skirt. Made from a blend of ENKA® viscose, a luxurious fabric spun from sustainable and renewable wood sources, this one from Ninety Percent has a weightless, silky feel. The design elongates and flatters the silhouette, with a subtle side slit that gives an elegant swish as you walk. What makes a maxi skirt a perfect spring staple? It can be entirely adapted to match the varying weather conditions. On colder days, throw a jumper over, on warmer days, wear it with a simple tee and blazer for a chic, classy outfit. Dress it up with heels for the evening, down with runners throughout the day. Minimalist yet striking, it’s a wardrobe essential that effortlessly transitions from the office to the 6pm reservation at London’s latest wine bar.
Cropped Tank Top
Next, we have the cropped tank, a timeless piece that has been in our wardrobes for as long as we can remember. The elevated essential from Ninety Percent is cut from soft organic cotton with a gently cropped fit and a high, clean neckline. Designed with double-layered fabric, it holds shape well and achieves a refined silhouette, wear after wear. An elegant take on a classic, it pairs effortlessly with denim, particularly light-washed as we come into spring/summer style. Alternatively, effortlessly achieve a sleek, monochromatic look and pair it with the black maxi skirt.
A Cap
Finally, we have the cap. An easy- to-wear addition to an outfit that arguably has the largest impact. Not only does it conceal a bad hair day, it instantly enhances the style of an outfit. Effortless, timeless, and undeniably trendy, all whilst protecting our skin from the sun (its initial purpose, lest we forget). The cap from Ninety Percent is crafted from organic cotton and designed with a classic fit. The all-black, clean-cut design means it’s easy to wear with whatever outfit you may be sporting, whether it’s a casual tracksuit or some activewear for an off-duty look, or a tailored outfit en route to brunch. With a small, embroidered monogram on the front, this cap is the cherry on top of a well-styled cake.