8 Ways to Update Your Spring Wardrobe

By Instyle
Updated Feb 04, 2011 @ 4:06 pm
Imaxtree, Courtesy Day Birger

8 Ways to Update Your Spring Wardrobe

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Ballet-Inspired Dresses

Imaxtree, Courtesy See by Chloe

Pretend you’re a Black Swan-or a white or even ecru one-in a flowing arabesque-ready gown like those shown on the Chloe runway. Need a slightly less ethereal (read: see-through) design? This one should do the double pique trick.

Chiffon dress, See by Chloe, $520; visit

net-a-porter.com for stores.

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'70s Single-Sleeve Tops

Imaxtree, Courtesy Halston Heritage

Bring a little Studio 54 into your wardrobe (sans the Bianca Jagger white horse) with a flowy shoulder-baring blouse from Marc Jacobs. Pair one with an equally slouchy skirt for a disco goddess effect or add to slim-fitting jeans for a more millennial take.

Polyester top, Halston Heritage, $245;

net-a-porter.com.

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Lace Skirts

Imaxtree, Courtesy Marc by Marc Jacobs

Go seductive in lingerie-inspired black and white pieces like those seen at Nina Ricci. A full skirt with a lace overlay can sweetly sashay from office to cocktail hour-even without an accessory swap.

Polyester skirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $445.58;

mytheresa.com.

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Colorblock Dresses

Imaxtree, Courtesy H&M

Come on, get happy in a cheerful colorful dress like those from Prabal Gurung's spring collection. Add patent sandals to a smile-inducing sheath for a full nod to the mod.

Wool dress, H&M, $40; visit

hm.com for store locations.

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Denim Shirts

Imaxtree, Courtesy TopShop

Y’all listen up: the jean shirt is no longer tied to the hokey western yoke. Try a loose denim tunic like Stella McCartney's subtle design for spring. Or this simple shell silhouette looks equally chic with slim trousers or shorts in a bright print.

Cotton top, Topshop, $60;

topshop.com.

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Striped Tunics

Imaxtree, Courtesy United Bamboo

Sporty rugby stripes have never looked as girly as they did on the Isabel Marant runway for spring. A more muted version conjures a romantic boho vibe when layered over a floral skirt.

Cotton tunic, United Bamboo, $138;

lagarconne.com.

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Boldly Printed Pieces

Imaxtree, Courtesy Ann Taylor

The secret to mixing eye-popping patterns? Choose graphic designs in the same color family a la Diane von Furstenberg. For a more conservative take on the trend, opt for a sleeveless sheath in a single oversize print.

Silk dress, Ann Taylor, $158;

anntaylor.com.

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Embellished Leather Jackets

Imaxtree, Courtesy Day Birger

You don't need a motorcycle to rock these leathers. Sparkling embellishment (like the studs on Burberry's cropped runway version) add a feminine touch to tough biker cuts.

Leather jacket, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, $560;

net-a-porter.com.

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