How to Wear 3 Spring Trends, 3 Different Ways
A master class in of-the-moment pieces.
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There was plenty to lust after on the spring 2017 runways (from botanical prints to sculptural shirting and deconstructed denim), but translating those moment-making pieces into looks you'll actually wear can be tricky. We homed in on three trends our editors spotted this season—printed boots, khaki pants, and denim skirts—and found fresh ways to wear each of them.
It's time to reconsider khakis—these are nothing like the cargos you wore in middle school.
Vince military pants, $245, nordstrom.com
Keep your khakis cool with a sporty bomber jacket and a hip little clutch. Opt for slip-on sneakers that veer sleek rather than gym-ready.
Vince military pants, $245, nordstrom.com; Alice + Olivia jacket, $595, nordstrom.com; Vince sneakers, $225, nordstrom.com; Rebecca Minkoff clutch, $95, nordstrom.com
Don't let the color fool you—khaki pants can be just as chic as traditional black once the sun goes down. Just add a metallic shoe, bold earrings, and a standout top.
Vince military pants, $245, nordstrom.com; Tibi top, $395, nordstrom.com; Gucci shoes, $795, gucci.com; Jenny Bird earrings, $65, nordstrom.com
Beige pants stand in for trousers when paired with suede, pointy-toe pumps and a ladylike bag. Look for a blouse with floaty, gathered sleeves for femininity that tempers the khaki's tomboy feel.
Vince military pants, $245, nordstrom.com; Frame top, $275, nordstrom.com; Pour la Victoire pumps, $274.95, nordstrom.com; Mansur Gavriel bag, $1,095, mansurgavriel.com
Chances are, you've already got this staple deep in your closet. This season, it made a comeback.
Madewell skirt, $88, nordstrom.com
A striped button-down feels playful when worn off-the-shoulder, and colorful sneakers look chic while keeping you comfortable during a busy day.
Madewell skirt, $88, nordstrom.com; Theory top, $265, nordstrom.com; Koio Collective sneakers, $248, koiocollective.com
Elevate a denim skirt for evening with another of the season's standout pieces: the sculptural white shirt. A statement necklace adds the requisite polish for a night out.
Madewell skirt, $88, nordstrom.com; Alice + Olivia top, $225, nordstrom.com; Annelise Michelson necklace, $420, quietstorms.com; Treasure & Bond boots, $120, nordstrom.com
Keep your outfit office-appropriate with a pussybow blouse and low heels. The key here is moderation: If you're showing a little leg, keep your top conservative.
Madewell skirt, $88, nordstrom.com; Frame blouse, $289, nordstrom.com; Chloé shoes, $695, nordstrom.com; Senreve bag, $895, senreve.com
No question: This season's standout shoe was the mid-calf boot, ornamented with some extra decoration.
Topshop boots, $170, nordstrom.com
Black skinny jeans allow celestial boots to be the star. Don't add a competitive print, but play with texture up top instead (and proportions—the bigger the coat, the better).
Topshop boots, $170, nordstrom.com; Frame jeans, $209,
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