The classics are always in, but simple style is enjoying a resurgence after years of leggings and loose-fitting tops. This season, a new crop of colorful, clean-cut styles lets you embrace your feminine side, along with intense spring shades (especially white).

Casual and confident: the ageless shift dress.fashion_pattern-play-copy

Lilly Pulitzer ‘Alexa’ dress, with high collar and braided detailing, $198 from Pink Magnolia
Jack Rogers Nicola sandals in platinum/gold, $110 from Crescent Coast

Button-up top + scalloped shorts = wow look!fashion_short-story-copy

Cortland Park poplin pullover shirt, $158 from Mister Guy Women’s
Lilly Pulitzer buttercup shorts, $64 from Pink Magnolia
Josie Natori wooden link statement necklace, $219 from Distinctions
Stuart Weitzman braided leather sling-back wedges, $425 from Saks Fifth Avenue
Mar Y Sol ‘Collins’ straw tote, $115 from The Service Bureau

A radiant pop of color.fashion_shift-change-copy

Alice + Olivia ‘Amber’ shift, $275 from Saks Fifth Avenue
Bosom Buddy Bags ‘Bee Line’ clutch, $115 from The Service Bureau
Gold-tone bamboo bangle, $198 from Pink Magnolia
Jack Rogers Nicola sandals in platinum/gold, $110 from Crescent Coast

Tailored and trim—it’s flawlessly simple, yet elegant.fashion_mellow-yellow-copy

525 America cotton sweater, $78 from Mister Guy Women’s
Joe’s Jeans ‘Stay Spotless’ skinny mid-rise jeans, $179 from Crescent Coast
Stuart Weitzman braided leather sling-back, $425 from Saks Fifth Avenue
Lilly Pulitzer ‘Tokyo’ sunglasses, $150 from Pink Magnolia

Little ones love Lilly, too!fashion_oh-baby-copy

Lilly Pulitzer ‘Baby Lilly’ dress, $48 from Pink Magnolia

It’s a color that looks good on everyone.fashion_green-with-envy-copy

Zoa silk blouse, $128 and Joe’s Jeans ‘Stay Spotless’ skinny mid-rise jeans, $179; both from Crescent Coast
Valentino ‘Rockstud’ sling-back pumps, $995 from Saks Fifth Avenue
Mary Frances frog clutch purse, $269 from Distinctions

Photos: Suzy Gorman
Makeup by Randi Davis
Style coordination by Emily McGehee
Model: Trudy Buck