SPRING'S COLLARLESS COATS

Spring is all about layering but doing it in style.  Cropped collar-less jackets are a great piece to complete your look.  Look for bright colors-yellow, pink, blue, green; bold prints; and neutrals such as white.  This style jacket pairs well with skinny pants and a long blouse, sheath dresses, a mini skirt, or skinny denim and heels.  A very versatile piece for spring!

French Connection "Rainbow Boucle Jacket", $288

MM Couture by Miss Me Tweed Jacket, $108

Alice + Olivia Princeton Jacket, $396

Mango "Bang Jacket", $109.99

For a trendier look, go with an asymmetric jacket to create design interest in your look.  

Walter Baker "Lewis Asymmetric Zip Jacket, $198

The zippered sleeves and the asymmetric front zipper give this jacket a trendy edge.

Tibi "Basketweave" Jacket, $435

 

Pair this jacket with a bright spring dress, in Emerald, Coral, Pink, Yellow.  

  

The zippers and fringed look give this jacket a stylish edge.

Lucky Brand White Denim Jacket, $94.99 (Macy's)

Mango "Buttons Military Blazer", $19.99

What jacket will you be wearing this spring?

XOXO,

Divine Style DC

SEXY SILHOUETTE...FIT & FLARE DRESSES

This style of dress, nipped in at the waist with a fuller skirt creates curves for a flattering silhouette.  The key is wear the waistline falls and the fullness of the skirt.  For those with athletic or stick straight silhouettes, this look gives you the curves and creates a waist.  For those with fuller tummy's, the waistline should sit above your belly button.  Adding a large belt also creates a waistline.  A voluptuous skirt hides the tummy and hip area.  But you don't have to look like you are wearing a tu-tu!  Streamlined fabrics work well for accentuating and hiding areas too.  Highlight your best features with a deep plunging neckline or go with a shorter skirt if showcasing your legs.  For the mature women, the hemline can go past your knees and pair with a cardigan.  This dress works for petites to plus-sizes at all price points!

Trends for Spring:  Prints and patterns will be big.  Colors such as tangerine, coral, chartreuse, and pink are hot.  Pair with white shoes/bag in summer or for spring go with a contrasting bold color (orange/blue, pink/blue, yellow/green, coral/purple as examples).

This Erin Fetherston dress is perfect for spring.  The color grabs you and can be dressed up with colored heels and jewelry, add a blazer for the office, or pair with with a leather cropped jacket for a night on the town.  Dress, $120.

Taylor Organza Fit and Flare Dress, $128

Cynthia Steffe Black and Gold Dress, $248

Donna Ricco Fit & Flare Dress, $118

Anne Klein Jersey Swing Dress, $94.30

How will you wear this look?

Happy Shopping,

Divine Style DC

GAGA FOR GREEN

Green is everywhere this season from dresses, skirts, blouses and tops to accessories and shoes.  Mint green and kelly green are two of the most shades for summer.  Add some green to your summer looks!

Collective Concepts Racerback Printed Blouse, $59

Great blouse to wear with a white skirt or white wide leg linen pants.  Add a bright shoe to pop.  Or try this with a bright blue pencil skirt.

Jack by BB Dakota Gallant Dress, $49.99

Great dress for most figure types.  Pear shaped, those with tummy issues or large chests all look great in this.

Trinity Abstract Print Silk Blouse, $44.99

An abstract print blouse with lots of colors is a great fun look for the office.  Pair it with white or navy to make the top stand out.  

H&M Peplum Dress, $34.95

Amanda Uprichard Crystal Dress, $195 (H&M has similar style for much less)

Suzi Chin Sleeveless Knotted Sheath Dress, $128

Trina Turk Bali Hai Cover Up Dress, $145

Anne Klein Belted Bold Stripe Dress, $82.90

Perfect dress to be office appropriate but still add bright colors into your look.  Pair with navy or skin color heels for the office and strappy bright heels for night.

Whether or not you have green in your outfit, add green in your accessories to stand out.  It is a great bright color that coordinates with almost every other color.

Armani Exchange Ostrich Embossed Satchel, $98

Armani Exchange Ostrich Embossed Leather Wallet, $48