Step Into Spring

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. 

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

Runway: Chanel
Your way: ASOS pouch ($47; asos.com)