Fashion Spring's Freshest Silhouettes By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. 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. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on February 27, 2012 @ 03:32PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy Spring's Freshest Silhouettes 01 of 17 Charley Gallay/Getty Images for LACMA, Courtesy(2) Retire your bulky jackets and chunky knits; things are about to get a whole lot shapelier! Fresh off the runway, this season's modern silhouettes range from flattering drop-waist dresses to sexy midriff baring separates. Best of all, these adventurous shapes-favored by stars like Jessica Biel and Zoe Saldana-are extremely easy to wear. 02 of 17 Drop-waist Charley Gallay/Getty Images for LACMA, MCMULLAN CO/SIPA, Steve Granitz/Getty Images No need to wait for the Great Gatsby remake to bring the '20s back—the Jazz Age comes roaring into spring with fresh flapper styles. Monochromatic palettes and streamlined designs keep these chic shifts from feeling like costumes and reinvent the relaxed shape for the 21st century. 03 of 17 Theory Courtesy Cotton, nylon and acrylic blend shift, $375; theory.com for stores. 04 of 17 Rebecca Taylor Courtesy Silk dress, $495; rebeccataylor.com. 05 of 17 Joe Fresh Courtesy Polyester and spandex shift, $69; joefresh.com for stores. 06 of 17 Midriff Baring Dave M. Benett/Getty Images, Richie Buxo / Splash News, Brian Rasic/Rex / Rex USA Get maximum or minimum exposure, depending on your daring. A high-waist skirt and longer top will show a slither of skin, while a more extreme crop will reveal your hard work at the gym. 07 of 17 Rebecca Taylor and Zara Courtesy (2) Tile and silk top, $325; at Bergdorf Goodman. Cotton and elastane shorts, $59.90; zara.com. 08 of 17 Topshop and Ann Taylor Courtesy (2) Cotton sweater, $60; topshop.com. Tulle skirt with grosgrain ribbon, $350; anntaylor.com. 09 of 17 3.1 Phillip Lim and J.Crew Courtesy (2) Cotton top, $175; net-a-porter.com. Cotton pants, $89.50; jcrew.com. 10 of 17 Asymmetric Hem Future-Image/ZUMAPRESS.com, Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic, Billy Farrell/BFAnyc/Sipa Press Flaunt your legs (and your shoes!) in this best-of-both-worlds silhouette. Shorter in front, but longer in the back, asymmetric hems give coverage and show some skin all at once. 11 of 17 Zara Courtesy Printed maxidress, $99.90; zara.com. 12 of 17 Theyskens' Theory Courtesy Crocheted linen top, $395; net-a-porter.com. 13 of 17 DKNY Courtesy Stretch-silk skirt, $195; net-a-porter.com. 14 of 17 Peplum Beretta/Sims/Startraksphoto.com, Mike Marsland/Wireimage, Mike Coppola/Getty Images Think you can't wear this sculpted shape? Think again. Rather than accentuate flaws, peplums cinch your waist and create hourglass curves. Team the flattering cut with a neutral hue and this one's an ultra-wearable trend for day or night. 15 of 17 Zara Courtesy Frilled skirt, $89.90; zara.com. 16 of 17 Tibi Courtesy Cotton top, $495; net-a-porter.com. 17 of 17 Antipodium Courtesy Linen shirtdress, $230; barneys.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit