THE DRIVERS OF DESIGN

Fashion Editor

Victoria Sanchez-Lincoln

Written by

Rebecca Daly

Photographs by

Paul Westlake

SIGNS OF SPRING

SPRING’S MOST REFRESHING FASHIONTREND?AN INDUSTRYWIDEMOVEMENT TOWARDSTYLES THAT FLATTERAND FIT OUR EVERYDAY LIVES. SO GOAHEAD—SLIP INTO SOMETHING MORE COMFORTABLE.

CHECK PRINTS

THIS PAGE: Timelessly feminine, check prints become office-level polished whenthey’re in a neutral palette. (Save the sweet red-andwhite for theweekend.)

TOBUY: O’2nd dress, $695, By George, 512472-5951. Sequin bracelet, $98, sequin-nyc.com. Suz Somersall ring, $250, suzsomersall.com.

WIDE-LEG PANTS

OPPOSITE: Afteryears ofwriggling into skinny jeans,who isn’t ready for this new silhouette? Drapey, loose fabric (aah) skims the hips and reaches to the floor, brilliantly elongating legs.

TOBUY: Alice + Olivia trousers, $298, aliceand olivia.com. By Marlene Birger top, $330, fleurboutique.com. Banana Republic fringe sandals, $148, bananarepublic.com. Jennifer Fisher bracelet, $655, jenniferfisherjewelry. com. Mejuri rings, $59 to $89, mejuri.com.

LACE IN LAYERS

THIS PAGE: It’s infamous for tipping either too granny or too sexy. But lace mixedwith lace—a crochetlike tatting against filigreed gossamer panels— makes a piece of clothing feel more modern and down-to-earth.

TOBUY: Nha Khanh dress, $450, nhakhanh.com. Miriam Haskell earrings, $220, and ring, $200: miriamhaskell.com. Lulu Frost ring, $115, lulufrost. com. Cynthia Rybakoff bracelet set, $78, cynthiarybakoff.com.

OPEN SHOULDERS

OPPOSITE: Want a safe way to show some skin? Bare-shoulder tops— whetherwith cutouts or off the shoulder—still provide coverage in key areas (arms included).

TOBUY: Cooper & Ella top, $125, bloomingdales.com. Tenby skirt, $1,295, tenbynyc.com. Jean-Michel Cazabat sandals, $470, farfetch.com. Margaret Elizabeth earrings, $264, margaretelizabeth.com. Artisan Gems ring, $46, artisangemsboutique.com.

70S DETAILS

From long, loose dresses to ruffles and bell sleeves, bohemian-inspired styles are still having a moment—and they feel just right forwarmer weather. Bring the look into the current decade with contemporary accessories, like anklewrap high-heeled sandals.

TOBUY: Le Fou by Wilfred for Aritzia dress, $295, aritzia.com. Ann Taylor heels, $118, anntaylor.com.

FOLKSY PRINTS

Abstract motifs, inspired by designs from China, Morocco, and beyond, give yourwardrobe a touch of exotic individualism. Try pairing the patterns against a bright solid color (orwhite!) to really make the design pop.

TOBUY: Zara top, $50, zara.com. Rebecca Taylor skirt, $475, saks.com. Banana Republic earrings, $58, bananarepublic.com.