20 Spring Fashion Rules, by Harpers Bazaar

1. Get carried away in endless ruffles, layers of lace, and any other girlish garnishes you can find.

2. See-through fabrics with a dash of embellishment make for a new romantic way of dressing.

3. Inject a bit of vibrancy into your outfit with a rainbow-hued handbag, like this fire-engine red satchel from 3.1 Phillip Lim.

4. Military chic translates into a return to basics. A modern interpretation of khaki standbys is a great place to start.

5. Many a designer hiked up the hemlines for spring with chic shorts. They’re ideal for warm-weather days, but keep the color neutral and the top classic to stay on trend.

6. Shop your closet: Simple shapes take on a whole new look when cinched at the waist — this look is the height of chic for the spring.

7. A bright, intricate topper pairs perfectly with neutral clothes

8. Grecian silhouettes, like this one from Iceberg, are always in style — and the one-shoulder frock is around for another season!

9. Be bold! Look for out-of-this-world designs that pop in vivid neon shades.

10. Be it polka dots, florals, or stripes, patterns can be worn together this spring in one mismatched yet ultimately pulled-together combo, like those shown at Derek Lam.

11. Don’t overdo it. Distressed details give an effortless edge to evening wear.

12. Athletic looks take a sleek turn when they come in wearable fabrics paired with racy cuts.

13. Give neutral-toned clothes a little oomph with beaded adornment.

14. Choose a sharp metallic stunner to add a tough but elegant finish to nighttime outfits.

15. You can’t go wrong — ever — with fashion’s greatest invention, the LBD.

16. Sexy came back to the runway with body-conscious fits, micro miniskirts, transparent fabrics, and cutout silhouettes.

17. Head-to-toe tonal looks in warm white, seen here at Etro, are a breath of fresh air.

18. Take a pair of wedges to the wild side in bright-colored lizard skin!

19. Don’t hold back on the jewelry front. Gobs of gold sell rich luxury.

20. An easy-to-wear black and white ensemble ensures no-fuss dressing.

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