Jess Cartner-Morley’s April style essentials: fancy brollies, Biscoff eggs and the perfect holiday dress

Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Whether it’s a tiered tulle skirt or a hardworking Henley tee, our fashion expert’s Easter basket is brimming with joy The best women’s spring wardrobe updates for under £100 I am a big fan of Easter, which is an underrated holiday in my opinion: lots of joy and food, but better weather than Christmas (or at least more daylight) and less stress. So my April shopping list starts, naturally, with a chocolate egg. More goodies include not one but two stormingly gorgeous new-season high-street skirts. Also, an umbrella to keep you smiling through the inevitable spring rain – and the shades you’ll want when the sun comes out. Because that’s April for you! Biscoff is to this year what pistachio was to 2025 and salted caramel was to 2024. Yup, those cute little biscuits you get with a coffee on holiday are a pop cultural sensation. So you’ll want one of these Biscoff beauties come Sunday. It will rain. That much we know about April. My all-time favourite umbrella, which I have written about before, is the Original Duckhead. However, I’m aware that some peo