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While winter brought with it the urge to wrap ourselves up in calm and cosy layers, the advent of spring comes with a desire to brighten up our outfits with pops of colour and pattern. And besides, fashion psychology studies have shown that our brain automatically associates bold outfits with positive emotions, so who’s to say that wearing colourful clothes can’t actually make you happier?
If you’re not ready to go all-out and leave the house looking like a rainbow just yet, though, the latest collections from LOEWE, AMIRI, Stone Island and more – now available to shop at MR PORTER – offer plenty of opportunities to inject a little harmless colour to your neutral outfits. From CELINE HOMME’s sunny hoodie to The Elder Statesman’s grassy cardigan, here’s some of our favourite picks that’ll help you make the most of dopamine dressing this month.
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The tangerine Polo Ralph Lauren fleece

Planning an outdoor adventure? No need to worry about a high-visibility jacket – Polo Ralph Lauren’s fleece will double up as one. Match the army-green shell trims to cargo trousers or sneakers.
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The cerise Stone Island jacket

Stone Island’s colour laboratory is where the brand’s magic happens, and where more than 60,000 different dye recipes – including the cerise hue on this jacket – have been developed throughout the years. Wear yours with neutral layers or style it with tonal shades.
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The lime LOEWE tote

If you’re yet to master your colour-coordination skills, accessories are a great place to start, as they involve much less commitment than actual clothes. Take LOEWE’s tote – it’s made from the label’s signature “paper” leather and sized to hold a 13in laptop, so it’s great for your everyday commute and short getaways.
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The golden CELINE HOMME hoodie

Don’t dress for the weather you have, dress for the weather you want and, well, CELINE HOMME’s sunny hoodie says it all. The alpaca-blend construction gives it a soft, textured handle, which you’ll appreciate when temperatures dip.
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The sky-blue AMIRI sweatpants

Just because you’re lounging around at home or running errands, doesn’t mean you have to forego a bit of fun in your outfit. These sweatpants from AMIRI are pigment-sprayed for a worn-in look and appliquéd with tonal leather stars that should appease even the most boisterous inner child.
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The sea glass-green Elder Statesman zip-up

For a cashmere investment that makes a splash (sorry), The Elder Statesman is always a good choice. This zip-through sweater from the “Aquatic” capsule – exclusive to MR PORTER – features a fish motif across the front and a stylised crab on the back, so you’ll be ticking off the colour and pattern boxes with ease.
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The retro orange Rhude sneakers

If bright jumpers and knits are a step too far for you right now, a pop of colour on your sneakers can be a gentle way to ease yourself into a more vibrant spring. The two-tone “Rhecess” sneakers from Rhude, with their clever wraparound lace detailing, are our pick.