The biggest, brightest (and totally wearable) trends you need to try now

BETWEEN THE LINES

Stripes, a perennial favourite, arrive for spring in countless variations, like menswear-inspired pinstripes, summery nautical lines or a preppy print adorning a heel. There’s a stripe that’s just 
right for you.

Top, $95, pants, $124, Banana Republic.

Stripe piped shirtdress, $191, Ann Taylor.

Rachel Roy multicolor stripe sweater, $119, Addition Elle.

Petite pop stripe dress, $200, J.Crew.

I.N.C International Concepts ribbed striped duster cardigan, $99, Hudson’s Bay.

Asos prom skirt in stripe with bow, $91, Asos.

SPORTY 2.0

We received the memo loud and clear: athleisure — from track pant stripes on dressy trousers to the carry-all backpack — isn’t going anywhere. These pieces are designed for our 
busy lives but never need to see the inside of a CrossFit gym.

Blazer, $495, Judith & Charles. Top, $13, Walmart. 
Pants, $325, Judith & Charles.

Babaton cohen pant, $145, Aritzia.

Collared maxi dress, $65, Winners.

L&L color block sweater dress, $98, Addition Elle.

Sincerely Jules ‘lux’ skinny cotton jogger pants, $131, Nordstrom.

Nicky blouse, $295, Judith & Charles.

Denim Dreams

From faded, barely-there blues to saturated inky 
indigo, the colour 
of the season draws inspiration from your favourite pair of jeans. Treat them like a neutral and mix and match different colours, or pair with 
a classic khaki 
trench break it up. 

Trench, $296, BCBG Max Azria. Pants, $43, Old Navy. Shoes, 
$49, Joe Fresh.

Cruiser straight crop jeans in shane wash, $185, Madewell.

Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren lace-up denim dress, $145, Hudson’s Bay.

City Chic ‘over it all’ distressed denim overalls (plus size), $138, Nordstrom.

Denim tie-waist skirt, $144, J.Crew.

L&L super soft denim jacket, $98, Addition Elle.

HERE COMES THE SUN

Layered tone-on-tone, yellow was big on 
the spring runways, and it’s nothing to 
shy away from. Go with fuss-free silhouettes like 
a cropped trouser, 
or add just a hint 
of colour with a  handbag, all of 
which brighten up 
a neutral wardrobe. 

Jacket, $280, Fidelity Denim. Pants, $70, Loft. Bag, $98, French Connection. Shoes, $285, Zvelle.

Kick crop pants, $134, Ann Taylor.

Halogen three quarter sleeve crewneck cardigan, $64, Nordstrom.

Long coat, $179, Zara.

Embroidered-Yoke High-Neck Tank, $21, Old Navy.

Sunny lace skirt, $96, Loft.

MORE IS 
STILL MORE

Rather than a focus on hardware in the form of splashy brands and logos, this trend is all about the customization of embellishment. From quirky pins and brooches (a salsa-dancing emoji comes to mind to embroidery, patchwork and studding, the trend looks great layered,  so you can opt for 
as little (or as much) as you like.

Jacket with attached pins, $80, H&M. Top, $125, John+Jenn. Jeans, $45, Old Navy.

Embroidered stud jacket, $130, Mango.

Embroidered denim jacket, $70, H&M.

Grommet embellished bomber jacket, $268, Express.

Melissa McCarthy Seven7 embroidered skinny jeans (plus size), $164, Nordstrom.

Only badge nylon bomber, $79, Hudson’s Bay.

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