How to Wear Spring's Key Pieces!

Dress Your Skirt Down


THE TREND: Prints
THE KEY PIECE: Silk skirt, Robin, $250; beyond7boutique.com.
WHY THIS WORKS: A wedge keeps the look casual but polished.

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Dress Your Pants Down


THE TREND: Soft
THE KEY PIECE: Jodhpurs, Diesel, $160; diesel.com.
WHY THIS WORKS: Topping loose layers with a structured jacket defines your shape.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Dress Your Vest Up


THE TREND: Gray/Silver
THE KEY PIECE: Leather vest with zippers, Walter, $448; searlenyc.com.
WHY THIS WORKS: Tough leather looks great with a sweet dress.

Dress Your Anorak Up

THE TREND: Trekker
THE KEY PIECE: Cotton jacket, Topshop, $165; topshop.com.
WHY THIS WORKS: Matching up the jacket and skirt lengths ensures a polished look.

Dress Your Corset Up


THE TREND: Peep Show
THE KEY PIECE: Nylon bustier, Elizabeth and James, $445; 25park.com.
WHY THIS WORKS: Metallic accessories pop against the chic, all-black look!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Dress Your Shorts Up


THE TREND: Short
THE KEY PIECE: Rayon shorts, BCBGeneration, $58; bcbgeneration.com.
WHY THIS WORKS: Showing only leg keeps the style sophisticated.