It’s time to pack up your chunky sweaters and heavy boots and trade them in for clothing that speaks to more feminine textures and gentler forecasts.
CARGO GLAM
THE MINI-BAG CRAZE HAS LED TO A FUNCTIONAL NEED FOR MORE POCKETS, AND DESIGNERS ARE BRINGING THEM IN FULL FORCE.
ZARA
Halterneck Bodysuit, $27.90,
Greenwich and Norwalk; zara.com
TOTÊME
Long-sleeve Shirt Jacket, $580;
farfetch.com
ISABEL MARANT
Votla Denim Jacket, $1,340;
modaoperandi.com
SACAI
Twill Belted Maxi Skirt, $825,
Greenwich; saksfifthavenue.com
FRAME
Relaxed Straight Cargo, $428,
Greenwich; frame-store.com
PROENZA SCHOULER
Stanton Crinkled Leather Sling Bag, $425;
proenzaschouler.com
MARE MARE X ANTHROPOLOGIE
Sleeveless Utility Top, $129,
Greenwich, Westport; anthropologie.com
RIVET UTILITY
Worker—Pink Velvet jumpsuit, $375;
maisonmarche.com
DENIM FOR DAAAAAYS
ON THE RUNWAYS THIS SEASON: BAGGIER DENIM REIGNS, ESPECIALLY WHEN PAIRED WITH MORE DENIM
ALAïA
Denim Button-Front Bodysuit, $1,520,
Greenwich; saksfifthavenue.com
ALAïA
High-Waisted Slim-Fit Jeans, $1,180,
Greenwich; saksfifthavenue.com
ALEXANDER McQUEEN
Paneled Denim Peplum Jacket, $2,290;
net-a-porter.com
ALEXANDER McQUEEN
Paneled Denim Midi Skirt, $1,390;
net-a-porter.com
VERONICA BEARD
Tika Denim Jacket, $498, Greenwich;
veronicabeard.com
VERONICA BEARD
Haizley Extra Wide Leg, $298,
Greenwich; veronicabeard.com
CHANDELIER EARRINGS
Add a little bling to a basic look with these shoulder grazing dazzlers
GAS BIJOUX
Tresse Serti earrings silver, $165,
Greenwich; gasbijoux.com
DE BEERS
Snow Dance Long Earrings in white gold, $49,400,
Greenwich; debeers.com
MIGNONNE GAVIGAN
Madeline Earrings in Periwinkle, $250;
hampdenclothing.com
JUSTINE CLENQUET
Shanon Asymmetric Crystal Fringe Earrings, $108,
Greenwich; intermixonline.com
3D FLORALS
NOTHING SAYS SPRING LIKE FLOWERS, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE ADORNING YOUR BODY, HEAD TO TOE. DESIGNERS ARE PUTTING A NEW SPIN ON THE TRADITIONAL FLORAL MOTIF, USING FABRIC TO CREATE THE BLOOMS
DRIES VAN NOTEN
Dob Fan-Embellished Jacquard Minidress, $1,995,
Greenwich; saksfifthavenue.com
CYNTHIA ROWLEY
Organza Flower Tie, $95,
Greenwich; cynthiarowley.com
ALAÏA
Fleur PVC Mules, $1,780,
Greenwich; saksfifthavenue.com
ZIMMERMANN
Coaster Ruffled Top, $1,600;
zimmermann.com
ALÉMAIS
Macie Rosette Taffeta Mini Dress, $625;
modaoperandi.com
WHITE BUTTON DOWN
This staple multitasks as a beach cover-up, jacket or top for evening or even wear it backwards—to name just a few upgraded uses!
HELMET LANG
Cotton-Poplin Back Detail shirt, $350;
net-a-porter.com
ZIMMERMANN
Ivory High Tide Pearl Button Down Shirt, $795;
shop.mitchellstores.com
SHAN
White Classic Blouse, $365;
dariensport.com
ZARA
Crop Poplin Shirt, $39.90;
zara.com
HEAVY METAL
SILVER AND GOLD, NORMAL DURING WINTER HOLIDAYS, WILL BE IN FULL EFFECT THIS SUMMER
ISABEL MARANT
Coria Metallic Leather Cargo Shorts, $1,890,
Greenwich; saksfifthavenue.com
ALTUZARRA
Kandoro Dress, $3,995;
altuzarra.com
CYNTHIA ROWLEY
Chrome Vegan Leather Dress, $425,
Greenwich; cynthiarowley.com
ZARA
Minimal Flap Shoulder Bag, $39.90,
Greenwich, Norwalk; zara.com
PACO RABANNE
Heart-Paillette Mini Skirt, $2,250;
modaoperandi.com
WEDGE
…but make it skinny! Wedge heels are seeing a comeback, but in sliver thin proportions.
JIMMY CHOO
Brien 110mm Sandals, $850;
farfetch.com
BOTTEGA VENETA
Stretch 90 Leather Wedge Heel Sandals, $1,100,
Greenwich; saksfifthavenue.com
KHAITE
The Seneca Wedge Sandal, $920,
Norwalk; nordstrom.com
Photographs: Siriano image courtesy of getty runway Slaven vlasic; all others courtesy of stores/brands