Amal Clooney steppedout in London yesterday after speaking at theAccountability:International Crimes in Syria and Iraq event at Chatham House, wearinga Balmain Haute Couture camel coat layered over a red Dior Haute Couture shift dress - both from upmarket vintage brandWilliam Vintage - paired with Oscar de la Renta satin floral shoesand a tan Altuzarra bag.It was a fresh look - and one thatprovidsus with excellent inspiration for ourtransitional wardrobe.

Clooney made a strong case for a camel coat as a piece that bridgesthe troublesome seasonal divide which tends to throw upa sartorial dilemma or two, including: when can you ditch the tights?(Now, if you"re to follow Clooney"s lead).

Caramel-hued outerwear is a excellent place to start when it comes to easing yourself into spring.Not only is a beige coat less wintry than its navy, black or grey counterparts, but it"s also better suited toflorals, brighter shades and bare legs.Amal Clooney is case in point; her combination of a pillar-box red A-line dress and neutral coat makes for the ideal evening ensemble for England"sunreliable march climate.

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This isn"t the fist time Clooney has made an appearance without tights.Her choice of a bright yellow coat and coordinating dress by Bottega Veneta for a speech at the UN headquarters a couple of weeks ago, suggestedthat she is ready to welcome spring with open arms.

Nor is Clooney alone in looking to William Vintage for gorgeous pieces that are responsibly sourced.Emma Watson, who is renowned for her commitment to wearing sustainable fashion on the red carpet, recently arrived for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live ina slouchyvintage YSL suit, also purchased from the William Banks-Blaney"s treasure trove of pre-owned designer clothes.

Proving that sometimes the answer to tricky transitional dressing lies in something vintage that you know has worked in the past.

Inspiration for dressing for the transition from winter to springThe best camel coats to buy now, that are perfect for spring

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Asymmetric coat, ??45, Warehouse

Bonded cotton marquee coat, ??795, Joseph