Seven wardrobe staples to add to your closet this spring
Photo, Alvaro Goveia. Makeup by David Allan Jones. Hair by Sarah Amson.
Leap into spring
1. The oversized shirt
It’s versatile, comfortable and one of our favourite trends. Go for a tailored but loose (that doesn’t mean sloppy) silhouette, and wear it as a dress or with skinny pants. Remember, bigger is better!
Top, $565, Lida Baday. Pants, $395, Smythe Les Vestes. Manolo Blahnik shoes, Holt Renfrew. Bracelets, from $195 each, Pandora.
2. An easy coat
Here’s a fresh take on the traditional trench, no belt required. It’s slouchy, soft and super lightweight — we promise you’ll never want to take it off.
Jacket, $695, Smythe Les Vestes. Paige denim jeans, $445, Holt Renfrew. Under $100 | Top, $89, Ann Taylor. Bracelets, $15/set of 4, H&M.
3. The tuxedo jacket
This essential jacket sports a long, lean silhouette and skinny lapels. Break the old layering rules and let your shirttails come loose. Do as the Parisians do and just have fun with it.
Jacket, $595, Smythe Les Vestes. BCBG Max Azria top, $183, BCBG. Theyskens Theory pants $445, TNT. Enzo Angiolini shoes, $150, Nine West. Soixante Neuf necklace, $210, Elle Hardware. Jennifer Fisher bracelets, $375 each, Holt Renfrew.
4. Pop art prints
You’ll never be a wallflower in this dress. A simple shape reaches knockout heights with an extra-large graphic print.
Dress, $395, Pink Tartan.
5. The sporty pant
The trend for athletic-inspired separates has been scoring style points for months now. We’re talking stripes, stretchy fabrics and metallic details. Yes, you can look strong, fit and feminine too.
Top, $245, Judith & Charles. Pants, $344, J.Crew. Enzo Angiolini shoes, $150, Nine West. Céline bracelet, Holt Renfrew.
6. An embellished tee
Pretty rhinestones and shiny sequins take a casual T-shirt to the next level. This trend is here to stay and takes you easily from day to night.
Lord & Taylor 424 Fifth jacket, $129, The Bay. Shirt, $184, J.Crew. BCBG Max Azria bracelet, $102, BCBG. Under $100 | Lord & Taylor 424 Fifth pants, $89, The Bay. Belt, $55, Banana Republic.
7. Anything bright
We’re in love with this sweet, lemony shade, but any summer colour will do. Go for a single classic piece, like a flowy skirt or shift dress that you’ll be able to wear year after year.
Under $100 | Jones New York shirt, $59, The Bay. Lord & Taylor 424 Fifth skirt, $99, The Bay. Bracelets, $75 each, Pandora.
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