This Way, Or That Way: Spring’s Most Versatile Pieces
11/16/2013
The Claudia Striped Shift Dress
This way:
“There’s nothing easier than a linen shift. With casual sandals and a printed bandana, this one is out the door.”
That way:
“For chillier days, I love the way this floral jacket pairs with the stripes—when you vary the scale of the patterns, they complement each other instead of compete. I added a belt for a little more structure.”
The Abbey Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans
This way:
“These AG jeans are white denim perfection—they’re lightweight, super soft, and the rise is just right. For a classic look, add a striped tee and fitted jean jacket—you can’t go wrong.”
That way:
“The great thing about white denim is that it creates a blank canvas. You can layer on a ton of color, pattern, and texture without things looking too busy.”
The Plaid Tunic Dress
This way:
“All this easy little dress needs is a baseball hat and sneakers—it’s an all-in-one outfit.”
That way:
“But you can also wear it as a top. Layer it over jean shorts, tuck in just so, and it’s a completely different piece. This is the type of dress you’ll wear all season long.”
The Marcela Striped Blazer
This way:
“A lightweight blazer is a great layering piece that can easily transform a look. It adds a little polish to even the most casual jeans-and-tee ensemble.”
That way:
“This blazer also works great with a dress, so you’ll get a ton of wear out of it. One of my favorite print-mixing tricks is using a monochrome palette—it simplifies things and keeps the look sophisticated.”