Jewels of the Season

Designers went delightfully nuts with embellishment for spring. Dotted with crystals or encrusted top-to-toe, these pieces are guaranteed to dazzle. Slip one on when you want to feel like a million bucks.

HOW TO WORK IT
These clothes include their own “accessories,” so forgo big jewels and statement bags, and pair with graceful ankle-strap heels or neat ballet flats. Wear your hair up (you don’t want it hiding the detailing). Make a sleek side or middle part, and tuck the ends behind your ears. If a long sparkly dress feels too extravagant, try a mini with sneakers or an embellished top.

Runway photos: (left to right) Christian Dior, Prabal Gurung, Tom Ford, Rochas

Polyester, $116; asos.com.

Cotton-silk, $268; bcbg.com.

Silk-cotton, $695; jcrew.com.

Polyester, $248; frenchconnection.com.

Cotton, $650; toryburch.com.

Cotton-nylon, $365; tibi.com.

Silk, $225; nordstrom.com.