We know, the bikini is your go-to, but let us present an alternative: the one-piece. Once considered too costumey or covered-up, the new one-piece is anything but retro. With modern prints and silhouettes offered from the likes of Mara Hoffman, Herve Leger, Cynthia Rowley, and Marc by Marc Jacobs, there's a suit for every day of your vacation. Go ahead and splash around; we've got you covered.
Whether you're packing for a tropical getaway or simply strolling around town, let the maxi dress be your go-to solution for every Summer occasion. This versatile dress can be dressed up with high heels and glamorous jewels for a dressier evening, and with strappy flats in the daytime for a look that's just as effortlessly chic. Our irresistible picks include: cool blue prints from Missoni and Karen Zambos; beach-worthy tie-dye options from Joie and ASOS; and ethereal white wonders from Free People and Alice + Olivia. Shop your perfect maxi dress below.
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Mark the seasonal shift in one of Summer's effortless must haves: the maxi skirt. The latest offerings from brands like Dolce & Gabbana, BCBG Max Azria, and Anthropologie featuring crisp white hues, bold prints, and beautiful botanical motifs are sure to give your warm-weather wardrobe an elegant, effortless touch. For all your weekend getaways and Sunday brunches, get in on the trend and shop our top picks below.
As far as festival wardrobes go, the Free People Spring lineup comes pretty close to perfect. First, it brought us a beachy shoot with both Crystal Renn and Ieva Laguna cast as bohemian muses for the April catalog. Now, its newly released festival-inspired lookbook (with Martha Hunt playing cool-girl-gone-hippie) provides a Coachella-perfect selection of gauzy maxi dresses, embroidered tunics, crop tops, and printed swimwear. In short, if you're packing your bags for the second weekend at Coachella — or gearing up for any outdoor concerts — this lookbook comes just in time to inspire you as you plan your outfits. Sure, these collections also look to romance and some retro bombshell-inspired styling, but any one of these pieces could take on that quintessential festival feel with the right pair of ankle boots. Get a glimpse of it all when you keep clicking.
The Spring runways were filled with a new cut of cropped jackets from the likes of Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, and Giambattista Valli to name a few. From fitted ladylike renditions — think Michelle Obama style — to boxier silhouettes, we love this trend because, frankly, we're tired of wearing our heavy Winter coats, and this jacket will make for the ideal transitional piece into the warmer months. From Acne's standout bright green leather jacket to more feminine wares, shop the best from the batch right now.
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We're always so quick to reach for our favorite pair of jeans, but this Spring, we're also making it a point to grab equally cool denim dresses. One part cool-girl, one part tomboy, these picks are all grown-up — and a far cry from any of the versions you may have sported in middle school. Even if you pick a dressier cut with intricate details à la street-style star Miroslava Duma, pictured in Chanel, the staple fabric will always lend a more relaxed vibe, so you can wear it day or night. Right now we're all about 14 denim dresses that feature unique details like patchwork, ruffles, pleats, ties, and more, but if you're a minimalist, we've got you covered, too. Find your perfect version when you keep clicking.
With SXSW behind us and Coachella on the horizon, music-festival season just got kicked into high gear, and here to help us with all of our "what to wear" queries is Free People. The bohemian-cool retailer's latest lookbook boasts a bevy of whimsical dresses, cutoff shorts, and gauzy tops for you to wear all Spring and Summer long. From peasant maxis to lace tops, see all the offerings, and get ready to dance the music-festival season away in Free People's ethereal offerings.
The easiest way to perk up your look? Today's fashion tip is incredibly easy: put a cap on it. We first started seeing sporty hats last year, and from the looks of these polished street stylers below, the trend is still going strong. Not only will this trend add a tomboy tilt to any look, it's the perfect remedy for bad Winter hair days. Try pairing a sleek leather rendition with a floral or printed dress for a fun play on ladylike-meets-sporty, or style a bright baseball cap with boyfriend jeans, a slouched tee, and oxfords for an effortless, off-duty look. Any way you spin it, it's a no-brainer in our style books. Shop our editors' picks below to add an instant pop of cool to your cold-weather getup now.
February is going to be filled with exciting, stylish moments, thanks to Fashion Week, award season, and Valentine's Day. With those events in mind, this month's shopping list is all about stunning, snap-worthy street-style jewels, eye-catching handbags, and bold separates that will survive the Winter-to-Spring transition. When the midseason slump has you feeling uninspired, our editors' picks are sure to give your cold-weather look a much-needed lift. From Tibi's lobster-printed skirt to an irresistible (and budget-friendly) pair of exotic statement earrings from ASOS, see and shop our February must haves now!
Thanks to the sneak peek Free People released on its blog, we're getting a glimpse of the label's January collection. Let's just say, it's kick-starting 2013 with a cheery twist on their signature boho-cool girl. It's not just the clothes we're crazy about — photographer Guy Aroch captured the lineup of sweet embroidered sundresses, floaty maxis, and lacy tanks on a cast of models and regular girls riding bikes (adorned with balloons and flowers, no less) and strolling the streets of Amsterdam. It's a blend of beautiful pieces in an all-out gorgeous setting that makes us want to take an easy approach to our New Year style with pretty details and fluid silhouettes. It may not be warm enough to get away with a sundress or a slit maxi dress right now, but at the very least it gives us a lot to look forward to. Click on for a complete look at the January catalog — but first, get our takeaways right here:
