The new spring essentials

Shedding the layers from the holiday collections can be a liberating experience. Take a break from heavy, dark fabrics and prints and invest in florals in a denser pattern, nautical pieces with more than a hint of prep and bright and colorful basics that show off a lighter frame of mind.

Shrug off the pressures of December’s overbooked social calendar. We’ve put together perfect spring ensembles that represent the ideal outfits for January activities. What to wear to picnics at the park while the weather’s still nice and fine and how to incorporate the new vintage-inspired tops and boho and peasant blouses into your casual wardrobe.

Now’s the time to let your hair down.

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