It's March, which should mean daffodils, lighter jackets and crisp, sunny days. In reality, we're faced with train-stopping snow, extremely high bills in a bid to keep our flats heated, and soggy socks. So how does one dress in such transitional - and frankly miserable - weather? Look no further than Instagram for inspiration, where our favourite sartorial movers and shakers are serving exemplary 'spring' looks for us to pinch.
Team floral dresses - which will perk your mood up at least - with denim jackets under puffers, bring out some sparkly socks to spice up your 12-eyelet stomping boots, and wear keep-warm roll necks under your new checked two-piece. When the good weather eventually makes an appearance, pare it all back with less outerwear and more new-season joie de vivre.
Click through to see our pick of Instagram's best dressed, proving that rubbish weather needn't mean subpar style.
Just add a leather or denim jacket until the sun shows its face.
Photo via @_the_b_word_.
Style this off-the-shoulder Rejina Pyo dress with your go-to white boots on the days that aren't quite warm enough to wear sandals.
Photo via @akweah.
For a handsfree approach, tighten up your Courrèges bag strap and wear it as cross-body.
Photo via @alwaysjudging.
Feel like a suit is too fancy? Wear it with Hickies sneakers.
Photo via @alyssainthecity.
Make wrap-front tops feel less summer, more spring with black jeans.
Photo via @asos_hannah.
Not ready for bold brights or pastel hues? Monochrome never goes amiss, particularly when a directional white bag is in the mix.
Photo via @billie_bhatia.
Puffer jackets + dad trainers = foolproof spring attire (plus, super comfy.)
Photo via @carodaur.
If you're itching to bare your legs, counterbalance the bravery with a warm textured teddy coat.
Photo via @chan_inthecity.
Romantic ruffled blouses are top of our shopping list, but paired with checked trousers? Dreamy.
Photo via @double3xposure.
Toughen up floral prints with stomping boots and vinyl trenches.
Photo via @indyabrown.
'90s micro shades aren't going anywhere - invest now.
Photo via @itsmekellieb.
Layer your turtlenecks under everything, from sweet dresses to oversized shirts.
Photo via @lifeofboheme.
When in doubt, oversize your outerwear.
Photo via @lisafolawiyo.
Fleeces are no longer reserved for geography teachers - this zip up looks contemporary when paired with frayed-hem jeans and dad trainers.
Photo via @lottaliinalove.
Already nabbed a teddy coat? Texturise your bag next.
Photo via @lpeopleswagner.
Getting bored of your coat now you've worn it everyday since October? Us too. Belt it to switch things up.
Photo via @madelynnfurlong.
Who said keeping warm meant wearing the black denier 60 tights of commuters? Pastel shades are the way forward.
Photo via @marenschia.
Break up your head-to-toe black with a printed ruffled skirt.
Photo via @maria_bernad.
Gingham is back for another spring season, so dig out all your pieces from last year and revive them with a sunshine yellow two-piece.
Photo via @nicolettemason.
Thought gilets were too Alan Partridge? Think again.
Photo via @palomija.
A fool-proof way to switch it up in the transitional weather: pick a shade and explore all the tones within it. Orange is a great place to start.
Photo via @slipintostyle.
Too chilly for open-toed shoes? Just add socks - the brighter the better.
Photo via @spicy.mayo.
If you're not ready to wear your trench open, belt it and wear as a dress.
Photo via @stephaniebroek.
Cold weather solution? Pile up the layers and make them clashing prints.
Photo via @tamumcpherson.
Add flashes of colour to an otherwise all-white get-up: orange and gingham in blue hues are having a moment.
Photo via @vbiancav.
Puffas made floaty, dreamy skirts slightly more practical, meaning you can wear your best pieces now. Top-to-toe blue is SS18-approved, too.
Photo via @wethepeoplestyle.
What did we say about layers and textures?
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