Fashion How to Wear Spring's Key Pieces By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on February 11, 2010 @ 11:01PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Time Inc. Digital Studio How to Wear Spring's Key Pieces 01 of 12 Dress Your Pants Down Time Inc. Digital Studio THE TREND: SoftTHE KEY PIECE: Jodhpurs, Diesel, $160; diesel.com.WHY THIS WORKS: Topping loose layers with a structured jacket defines your shape.SHOP THE LOOK:A Necklace, Made Her Think, $472; madeherthink.com.B Jacket, Comptoir des Cotonniers, $260; 877-574-0830.C Shoes, Christian Louboutin, $545; christianlouboutin.com.D Striped tank, Myne, $170; 212-529-2111.E Gray tee, Autumn Cashmere, $220; 888-628-8866. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 02 of 12 Dress Your Pants Up Time Inc. Digital Studio THE TREND: SoftTHE KEY PIECE: Jodhpurs, Diesel, $160; diesel.com.WHY THIS WORKS: A rocker vest adds edginess.SHOP THE LOOK:A Vest, Smythe, $735; 914-921-3162.B Clutch, Carlos Falchi, $795; 212-753-7300.C Shoes, Christian Louboutin, $745; christianlouboutin.com.D Top, Joie, $118; 305-933-8198.E Bracelet, Fenton, $380; 212-477-1315. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 03 of 12 Dress Your Vest Up Time Inc. Digital Studio THE TREND: Gray/SilverTHE KEY PIECE: Leather vest with zippers, Walter, $448; searlenyc.com.WHY THIS WORKS: Tough leather looks great with a sweet dress.SHOP THE LOOK:A Necklace, Banana Republic, $70; bananarepublic.com.B Bracelets, Made Her Think, $132 each; madeherthink.com.C Dress, Margarita Saplala, $255; 212-352-1640.D Sandals, Fergie, $100; shoes.com.E Bag, Helen Kaminski, $775; ebags.com. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 04 of 12 Dress Your Vest Up Time Inc. Digital Studio THE TREND: Gray/SilverTHE KEY PIECE: Leather vest with zippers, Walter, $448; searlenyc.com.WHY THIS WORKS: Layering a shorter vest over a longer top is super chic for evening.SHOP THE LOOK:A Top, Gryphon New York, $345; 610-354-0500.B Ring, Iosselliani, $481; tobi.com.C Jeans, J Brand/Duarte, $240; jbrandjeans.com .D Shoes, Edmundo Castillo for Narciso Rodriguez, $795; 214-559-4510.E Cuff, Wendy Mink, $150; wendyminkjewelry.com. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 05 of 12 Dress Your Skirt Down Time Inc. Digital Studio THE TREND: PrintsTHE KEY PIECE: Silk skirt, Robin, $250; beyond7boutique.com.WHY THIS WORKS: A wedge keeps the look casual but polished.SHOP THE LOOK:A Cardigan, ADAM, $245; 212-229-2838.B Top, Twenty8Twelve by s.miller, $110; shopbop.com.C Watch, Hermes, price upon request; hermes.com.D Wedges, Donna Karan New York, $950; 212-861-1001. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 06 of 12 Dress Your Skirt Up Time Inc. Digital Studio THE TREND: PrintsTHE KEY PIECE: Silk skirt, Robin, $250; beyond7boutique.com.WHY THIS WORKS: A sexy cami tones down the skirt's girlish vibe.SHOP THE LOOK:A Crystal necklace, CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane, $295; 800-984-6956.B Pearl necklace, Tom Binns, $215; 917-475-1412.C Chain necklace, ABS, $175; at Bloomingdale's.D Pearl necklace, Kenneth Jay Lane, $95; 877-953-5264.E Shoes, Sergio Rossi, $740; 212-753-7300.F Top, MM Couture, $70; missme.com. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 07 of 12 Dress Your Anorak Down Time Inc. Digital Studio, Courtesy TopShop THE TREND: TrekkerTHE KEY PIECE: Cotton jacket, Topshop, $165; topshop.com.WHY THIS WORKS: Pairing masculine with feminine pieces creates a cheery, casual look.SHOP THE LOOK:A Aviators, Ray-Ban, $129; ray-ban.com.B Dress, Diane von Furstenberg, $745; 646-486-4800.C Bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $478; at Nordstrom.D Wedges, MICHAEL Michael Kors, $135; 866-709-5677.E Cuff, Yochi, $66; 212-947-7826. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 08 of 12 Dress Your Anorak Up Time Inc. Digital Studio, Courtesy TopShop THE TREND: TrekkerTHE KEY PIECE: Cotton jacket, Topshop, $165; topshop.com.WHY THIS WORKS: Matching up the jacket and skirt lengths ensures a polished look.SHOP THE LOOK:A Compact, Estee Lauder, $34; esteelauder.com.B Necklace, Lisa Stewart, $215; lisastewartonline.com.C Bracelet, Kevia, $187; kevia.biz.D Tank, Chree, $220; 646-522-6264.E Skirt, Catherine Malandrino, $425; at Neiman Marcus.F Shoes, Edmundo Castillo for Tommy Hilfiger, $178; 212-223-1824.G Belt, Antik Batik, $55; 214-674-9928. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 09 of 12 Dress Your Corset Down Time Inc. Digital Studio THE TREND: Peep ShowTHE KEY PIECE: Nylon bustier, Elizabeth and James, $445; 25park.com.WHY THIS WORKS: Mixing the sexy top with slouchy pants keeps the style relaxed.SHOP THE LOOK:A Necklace, TenThousandThings, $600; tenthousandthingsnyc.com.B Bangles, Kevia, $150 each; kevia.biz.C Jeans, 7 For All Mankind, $198; 7forallmankind.com.D Flats, daniblack, $140; zappos.com.E Bag, Brahmin, $295; brahmin.com.F Cardigan, Eryn Brinie, $80; erynbrinie.com. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 10 of 12 Dress Your Corset Up Time Inc. Digital Studio THE TREND: Peep ShowTHE KEY PIECE: Nylon bustier, Elizabeth and James, $445; 25park.com.WHY THIS WORKS: Metallic accessories pop against the chic, all-black look.SHOP THE LOOK:A Clutch, Oscar de la Renta, $390; 877-263-4333.B Shoes, Chrisitian Louboutin, $545; christianlouboutin.com.C Pants, Built by Wendy, $180; builtbywendy.com.D Bracelet, Tom Binns, $225; tombinnsdesign.com. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 11 of 12 Dress Your Shorts Down Time Inc. Digital Studio THE TREND: ShortTHE KEY PIECE: Rayon shorts, BCBGeneration, $58; bcbgeneration.com.WHY THIS WORKS: Low heels put a check on sexiness.SHOP THE LOOK:A Sunglasses, Oliver Peoples, $350; 212-585-3433.B Button-down, Corey Lynn Calter, $141; canopyblue.com.C Bracelet, Catherine Weitzman, $110; catherineweitzman.com.D Bag, Valextra, $1,710; 212-826-8900.E Shoes, J.Crew, $198; jcrew.com.F Cardigan, J.Crew, $158; jcrew.com. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life! 12 of 12 Dress Your Shorts Up Time Inc. Digital Studio THE TREND: ShortTHE KEY PIECE: Rayon shorts, BCBGeneration, $58; bcbgeneration.com.WHY THIS WORKS: Showing only leg keeps the style sophisticated.SHOP THE LOOK:A Necklace, Tomoko Igarashi, $200; tomokoigarashi.com.B Blazer, Rebecca Minkoff, $365; shopbop.com.C Watch, AK Anne Klein, $75; zappos.com.D Sandals, J.Crew, $198; jcrew.com.E Tank, Lutz and Patmos, $355; 212-876-1368. Spring into 3D: Watch this look come to life!