Reinvent Your Wardrobe with These Styling Tips from the Resort 2015 Collections

Doing so creates a layered look without adding bulk. To keep your outfit cohesive, choose an add-on piece of the same color as the rest of your ensemble. The key to nailing this look is to keep it effortless, so don’t knot it, tie it.

Inspiration (from left): Alexander Wang , Acne Studios, Moschino

These two play well together because they don’t compete with each other-they complement each other. But you must choose your colors wisely. When wearing pink, go with a rose gold. For cool colors, like baby blue and pale purple, opt for silver, whereas with warm colors, like Creamsicle orange and honeysuckle yellow, lean toward gold.

Inspiration: DKNY

Sounds too good to be true, right? To get the look right, seek out summer fabrics like linen and light-as-air denim. If you’re wearing separates, achieve a cohesive look by wearing the same color. Last but not least, look for pieces with fancy, feminine elements like embellishments. You’ll want it to look like you put thought into your outfit to balance out the overall laid-back mood.

Inspiration (from left): Antonio Marras, Donna Karan

To balance out a girly dress, accessorize with nothing but a masculine shoe. No matter what color dress you choose, you’ll want to keep your shoe in neutral territory. The idea here is to drive as little attention to your shoe as possible.

Inspiration: Erdem

Sneakers continue to reign supreme. The sporty style is a cool counterpart to any ensemble-whether it be a dress, pant, or skirt. To enhance the look, seek out pieces with clean lines and feminine details.

Inspiration (from left): Max Mara, Baja East, Marni

Follow Cushnie et Och’s lead and pile on gold jewelry-we specifically love the look of matching bracelets on each arm; it anchors the swimwear. To keep your look clean, stick to architecturally shaped pieces.

Inspiration: Cushnie et Ochs

To make open-work lace more daytime appropriate, layer it over a crisp button-front shirt. The two together bring to mind the classic yet unexpected pairing of a ball skirt and a blouse. Seek out a shirt with clean lines-think of it as a blank canvas for an ornate piece.

Inspiration: Valentino

A long tapered trouser will instantly elongate your leg. To further the illusion, pair the pant with a pump of the same color. Not knowing where the hem starts or stops is a welcome trick to add to your wardrobe.

Inspiration: Jason Wu, Louis Vuitton

Raf Simons sent girls down the Dior runway with ribbon wrapped around their wrists-some even wore a bangle over the ribbon for added interest. To try the look at home, seek out a ribbon that matches a special element in your look.

Inspiration: Dior

Stripes going in different directions work well together because they are so clean. To complete your look, you’ll want to add in another print, like a floral, to break it up. If you feel a bit intimidated giving this a go, seek out pieces with small patches of stripes. You’ll ease your way into the trend while still driving home the mood.

Inspiration: Clover Canyon, Kenzo

To work the style into your warm weather wardrobe, effortlessly drape an airy scarf around your neck and leave the ends loose. As undone as it may seem, it will be the perfect finishing touch to your look.

Inspiration: Bottega Veneta