Step Into Spring

March 24, 2014
This season’s best runway trends—from candy-coated color to daring prints—deliver a serious dose of chic
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Pastels

Credit: Wes Gordon, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Pale, pretty tones are having a moment—and thanks to ladylike silhouettes, these powder pinks and mint greens look all grown up.

Shop the trend: Keep those sweet shades from feeling saccharine by forgoing girly details, like ruffles, and opt for a single, head-to-toe hue. 

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Mint Green

Runway: Alice + Olivia

Your way: T by Alexander Wang top ($225; net-a-porter.com) 

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Pretty in Pink

Runway: Sportmax

Your way: Zara heels ($100; zara.com)

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Brights

Runway: Prabal Gurung

Your way: Alexander Wang dress ($675; shopbop.com) 

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Crop Tops

Credit: DKNY, Thakoon

They’re a blast from the past. But as matching sets, they bring a sophisticated vibe that’s more refined than rebellious.

Shop the trend: A bare midriff can be intimidating for even the fittest fashionista! Top your crop with a blazer or pair it with a high-waist skirt for a more conservative take. 

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Stripes

Runway: Narciso Rodrigues

Your way: JOA crop top ($48; shopbop.com) 

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Embellished

Runway: Giambattista Valli

Your way: Rachel Zoe crop top ($195; shopbop.com) 

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Preppy

Runway: Lacoste

Your way: Rebecca Taylor crop top ($235; rebeccataylor.com)

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Art Prints

Credit: Kenzo

Bold brushstrokes and painterly patterns elevate any design to an art form.

Shop the trend: Team a standout piece with your favorite basics. Or be a little more daring and go for broke by mixing prints in the same color palette. 

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Vivid

Runway: Vera Wang

Your way: Kate Spade pants ($228; katespade.com) 

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Black and White

Runway: Celine

Your way: TIBI top ($225; net-a-porter.com) 

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Brushstrokes

Runway: Chanel

Your way: ASOS pouch ($47; asos.com) 

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