14 Cosy but Chic Layers to Solve All Your Spring Wardrobe Dilemmas
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Struggling with what to wear in weather like this? British clothing brand, Brora, has the answer...
Just when I think it’s safe to venture outside with bare arms and legs, the temperature suddenly drops again. One minute I’m basking in sunshine, the next I’m either fully zipped into my warmest coat or awkwardly tying it around my waist. Welcome to Fool’s Spring - the annual style will-it-won't-it season that gets us good every single time. At the first hint of spring, our hearts long for mini dresses and evenings spent firing up the Ooni pizza oven, but reality calls for cosy, cocooning fits. So how do we bridge the two? Enter: Brora.
Best known for their premium cashmere, Brora are bonafide knitwear experts - as confirmed by multiple on-screen features on the Queen of cool knits herself, Claudia Winkleman (yes, those enviable knits are The Traitors famous. But this British label is no one-trick pony. Its spring collection is a masterclass in chic layering, offering the perfect solution to unpredictable weather and transitional dressing.
Of course, knitwear still takes centre stage. This season, it’s all about colour-pop cardigans styled as hero pieces- buttoned up as tops, layered over dresses or paired with tailored trousers for that effortless high-low mix. Lightweight striped jumpers and printed vests make a strong case for warmer-weather knits, proving that cosy doesn’t have to mean heavy. Beyond the jumper drawer, Brora delivers a whole host of staple pieces crafted from natural fibres - breezy linen separates, cotton midi dresses that feel just right for a sunny afternoon, and canvas co-ords. And yes, there’s still room for cashmere - just reimagined for spring. Their butter-yellow sweater feels fresh, light and endlessly wearable, perfect for throwing over shirts or dresses when there’s still a nip in the air, and some lace trim runner shorts when there isn't.
Layering with knits also means you can often ditch the bulkier outerwear altogether - ideal for those of us who are desperate to vacuum-pack their winter coat away for good. So scroll on to discover the best Brora spring layers to shop now so you can be ready for whatever version of spring we get next.
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Wool Donegal Cardigan
£225.00
Cardigans are so back. Layered with a plain white tee peeking out underneath, a colour-rich cardi is a certified spring 2026 staple. But make no mistake, this Brora knit, crafted from the finest Italian-spun Donegal wool yarns, is here for the long haul.
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Alpaca Breton Stripe Tank
£169.00
Replicating this look immediately. Putting a cool-girl spin on the classic breton stripe knit, this vest looks so smart layered over a shirt. Feeling hot under the collar? Wear bare underneath, paired with ecru barrel jeans.
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Cotton Linen Trousers
£195.00
Delivering a very Brora take on the current barrel-leg trend, these cotton-linen blend trousers have a laidback, natural feel about them while the pleats add a tailoring edge. Loving these right now with a clean sneaker and slouchy sweatshirt, but they'll look just as a good in the summer with a vest and sandals.
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Washed Linen Peter Pan Blouse
£175.00
Do you sometimes feel like layering with a shirt feels too smart? Try this instead. The rounded Peter Pan collar is so much softer and more feminine - great for adding an elegant feel to a nerdier printed knitted vest when you need the warmth, or contrasted with stiff straight leg denim.
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Supersoft Lambswool Marl Jumper
£249.00
Verdant greens that are full of life are in right now, and it's easy to see the appeal. This lambswool jumper is full of the joys of spring, with an easy shape that hangs perfectly away from the body without being shapeless - the perfect slouchy top to offset a mini skirt.
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Lambswool Cotton Fair Isle Tank
£149.00
The runways were awash with preppy pieces for SS26, and we're seeing that IRL in kitsch varsity-inspired pieces like vests layered with polos and shirting. This retro style is made from a biodegradable and renewable blend of cotton and lambswool, with a charming Fair Isle design that'll transcend any trend.
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Wool Donegal Collared Cardigan
£225.00
Another joyful spring-appropriate cardigan, this time knitted using Brora's famous, flecked, Italian-spun Donegal yarn. Perfect worn alone buttoned right up to the charming ribbed collar, or layered open over a white vest.
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Stripe Cotton Canvas Jacket
£245.00
We have officially entered jacket season - and right now we need them to be perfect for all weather. Too heavy and you risk overheating, too light and you might as well be wearing nothing at all. This canvas jacket is the goldilocks of layers, tailored to offer a generous cut that fits over knits for added warmth.
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Cotton Knit Stripe Jumper
£125.00
A stripe jumper will never fall out of your rotation, but you'll find yourself reaching for this one on repeat thanks to its uplifting pop of cherry red. Layered with a pretty collar underneath, and you're onto a winning formula for spring - just add denim.
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Cashmere Boxy Jumper
£349.00
Repeat after us: stop. saving. cashmere. for. Christmas. Sustainably knitted in Scotland, this super-flattering cashmere wonder is perfect for now in this buttery yellow tone.
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Silk Cotton Embroidered Blouse
£175.00
A delicate blend of silk and cotton gives this embroidered blouse an elevated, airy feel - perfect for layering under knits now or wearing solo when the sun finally commits.
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Cotton Gingham Dress
£165.00
This cotton seersucker dress is destined to win you over with its nettle-green gingham pattern. Sure, it's not quite warm enough for it to sing on its own yet, but its laidback look goes perfectly with a slouchy cardigan or Brora's seasonal standout linen jacket.
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Linen Utility Jacket
£249.00
Thought it was a bit too premature for linen? Think again. This jacket is a firm Brora favourite, responsibly made from the flax-growing to the final hand-sewing, in Europe. The perfect way to layer on a pop of versatile colour to any look.
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Cotton Linen High Waisted Trousers
£195.00
Are you bored of jeans yet? Us too. Now is the perfect time to lighten up your bottom half with linen. Blending with cotton gives these relaxed tailored trousers a bit of extra warmth and weight that's ideal for right now.