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Style 24-7: Runway To Real Way

Pull off ten spring catwalk looks on the sidewalk.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Tracy Reese

According to the Tracy Reese spring runway, colorblocking is here to stay. Simple solid brights balanced by a nuetral makes this an easy look to wear anywhere.

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Purple Reign

Stretch wool blazer, HUGO, $329, stylebop.com.

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Sheer Beauty

Silk sleeveless blouse, Uniqlo, $40, uniqlo.com.

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Golden Girl

High waist twill pants, Diane von Furstenberg, $114, theoutnet.com.

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Rachel Roy

Rachel Roy put the power back in power suit. So ditch your black and navy styles and upgrade to brighter business attire.

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Bronx Bomber

Bomber jacket, Oasis, $105, oasis.com.

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Party Pants

Printed trousers, Oasis, $77, oasis.com.

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Gerlan Jeans

While this dress might seem over-the-top, it’s a basic fit-and flare style. Lose the bow and opt for a familiar, less shocking shade like pink and you’re in business.

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Fit-and-Flare Fun

Neoprene fit-and-flare dress, Tibi, $315, shopbop.com.

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Diane von Furstenberg

One of the hottest looks to walk the runway was this electric concoction. Go bold by simply swapping theses short shorts with a pretty peplum skirt.

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Go Green

Silk georgette top, Olcay Gulson, $170, olcaygulson.com.

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Prancing Peplums

Twill peplum skirt, Milly, $255, netaporter.com.

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Richard Chai
Trade in your LBD for a little white dress, it’s a fresh warm-weather substitute.
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Sweet & Low

Faux leather eyelet zip dress, Super Trash, $195, supertrash.com.

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Hervé Leger

Take note from the bodycon king himself Max Azria and update your svelte style with a little embroidery embellishments.

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Body Good

Beaded embroidered dress, $50, H&M, hm.com.

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TIffany Amber

Soften up a menswear suit style by opting for a pastel palette like Tiffany Amber’s. And, if allover prints are too much to handle, keep the blazer and pant solid.

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Soft Spot

Tuxedo style blazer, Zara, $129, zara.com.

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Pastel Pants

Suit trousers, Zara, $80, zara.com.

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Floral Fun

Printed button down blouse, Zara, $60, zara.com.

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Helmut Lang

Sporty never looked so sexy! Spice it up by mixing heather greys with splashes of neons and nuetrals to get this lovely look from Helmut Lang.

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Grey Gardens

Sheer T-shirt, All Saints, $85, allsaints.com.

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White Out

Mesh paneled skirt, Topshop, $50, topshop.com.

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The Skinny

Skinny belt, Streets Ahead, $13, amazon.com.

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Mara Hoffman

Mara Hoffman’s easy breezy, billowy maxi dress is a simple but stunning spring/summer statement.

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Mixed Medley

Printed jersey maxi dress, $268, Mara Hoffman, theoutnet.com.

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Cushnie et Ochs

Cut it out –– literally. Go risqué in a midriff-baring style, or keep it subtle with smaller slits.

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Playin Peek-A-Boo

Cut-out bodycon dress, Topshop, $52, topshop.com.

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