The Handbook’s Fashion & Lifestyle Editor, Astrid Carter, has been in the H&M changing rooms again to try on the pieces she thinks are worth buying. Shop her edit, from buttery lemon knits to affordable denim, frilly blouses that feel very ‘Wuthering Heights‘, to high street blazers to take you into the new season.

I’ve worn the pale blue version of this on repeat all winter, but this buttercup yellow shade feels so right for spring. Size down: they’re super generous.

A woman poses for a mirror selfie in a fitting room, wearing an H&M new season yellow jumper with brown sleeves and light blue jeans. Clothing rails and grey curtains are visible in the background.
fashion editor astrid carter wearing car coat in store changing room

A trench is a no-brainer for the in-between months, but a car coat shape feels a little cooler.

fashion editor astrid carter posing in mirror changing room wearing jeans and lace white blouse

If, like me, you feel you’ve been wrapped up in jumpers for months, this very Cathy-inspired blouse is calling.

The high street store is killing it with occasionwear this season, from floor-sweeping maxis to elegant co-ords. One to watch if you have some big events in the summer calendar.

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