Spring fashions are blooming in stores around town. Who isn’t dreaming about short sleeves, short hemlines and the warm, sunny days ahead? There’s no reason to hold back; jump-start your spring wardrobe with items you already know you love: white on white, flared denim, stripes and florals.

fancy pants
It’s all about your sense of stye. Peony print skinnies look fab with an oxford shirt and frayed vest— who knew?fashion_fancy-pants-copy

T by Alexander Wang frayed burlap sleeveless crop top, $315 from Nordstrom at West County Center
Banana Republic ‘Dillon Fit’ pink button-down, $68, rhinestone necklace, $138; both from Banana Republic at West County Center
7 For All Mankind mid-rise ankle skinny in floral, $198 from Neiman Marcus
Kate Spade ‘Licorice’ floral heels, $298 from Kate Spade at Plaza Frontenac

tote-ally terrific
Combine leather, bamboo and Gucci glamour, and what do you have? A fabulously stylish tote for all occasions. After all, it’s Gucci!fashion_floral-fantasy-copy

‘Blooms’ leather bag with bamboo handles, $2,190 from Neiman Marcus

earn your stripes
In a cool high-low pairing, Kate Spade adds sequins to the most casual of prints—the stripe!fashion_earn-your-stripes-copy

Kate Spade melon striped top, $428 from Kate Spade at Plaza Frontenac
Derek Lam ‘10 Crosby’ high-waist flare jeans in pale indigo, $350, and Gucci ‘Marine’ floral slide in apricot, $660; both from Neiman Marcus
Banana Republic Mosaic drop rhinestone earrings, $68 from Banana Republic at West County Center

dressed to frill
Demure lace, a flirty peplum and the hottest summer ‘color’ since time immemorial.fashion_dressed-to-frill-copy

Self-Portrait lace dress, $520 from Neiman Marcus
BaubleBar multi-strand necklace in blush, $42 from Nordstrom at West County Center
Kate Spade ‘Cedar Street’ Harmony bag in hazy floral, $228 from Kate Spade at Plaza Frontenac

mix it up
Bold pairings are another sign of the times. Try a classic nautical stripe with a non- classic bomber jacket in floral. Who knows? You might love it!fashion_in-the-mix-copy

Banana Republic bold-print bomber jacket, $148, and pearl explosion necklace, $128; both from Banana Republic at West County Center
Felicity & Coco striped sheath dress, $98 from Nordstrom at West County Center

matched set
Matchy-matchy is back! They’re even coordinating shoes and purses now!fashion_matched-set-copy

Topshop modern stripe A-line miniskirt, $68, and boxy tee, $70; from Nordstrom at West County Center
BaubleBar Poppy collar necklace, $34 from Nordstrom at West County Center
Banana Republic ‘Margeaux’ sunglasses, $98 from Banana Republic at West County Center

Photos: Suzy Gorman
Model: Becca Blaise, courtesy of West Model Management
Hair and Makeup: Suzy Bacino
Style Coordination: Emily McGehee