Seven gorgeous and casual looks for spring

From romantic ruffles and casual chic to masculine tailoring with feminine flair, we’ve got you covered with the season’s most flattering style essentials

By Photography by Alvaro Goveia; Hair and makeup by Vittorio; Shot on location at Love the Design in Toronto

Updated November 2, 2012

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Discover your soft side in grown-up ruffles

Play up your best assets (and camouflage the trouble spots) with forgiving flounces.

Get the look: Rebecca Taylor dress, $355, Holtrenfrew.com. Bangle, $150, Winners.ca. Franco Sarto shoes, $120, Capezioshoes.ca.

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Show them who's boss in a modern power suit

Look lean in sleek and clean ’80s-inspired tailoring. White exudes cool confidence.

Get the look: Bangle, $100, Winners.ca. Blazer, $70, Hm.com. Shirt, $20, Gapcanada.ca. Pants, $60, Hm.com. Ring, $10, Thebay.com.

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Maxi dress

Channel your inner ballerina with a flowing tulle skirt

<p>Add some edge to an ultra-feminine look with a basic menswear jacket and metallic ballet flats. Bonus: Mixing a fitted top with an airy skirt creates the illusion of a tiny waist.

Get the look: Blazer, $185, Bananarepublic.ca. Shoes, $125, Lacoste.com. Polo, $12, Joe.ca. Skirt, $40, Hm.com. Pure Alfred Sung bracelet, $15, Zellers.com.

Borrow from the boys for casual weekend getaways

Soften the structure of pleated pants with sneakers and a comfy summer sweater. Head-to-toe neutrals make you look taller.<br />
Get the look: Sweater, $95, Bananarepublic.ca. Tank, $17, Gapcanada.ca. Pants, $70, Bananarepublic.ca. Shoes, $95, Lacoste.com.

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Hit the road in the new skinny pants

They’re cool, cropped and slim (but not too tight) — and they look great with everything from tees to heels.

Get the look: Joie shirt, $190, Holtrenfrew.com. Diane von Furstenberg pants, $305, Holtrenfrew.com. Belt, $29, Danier.com. Bangle, $6, Forever21.com.

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