Check Out
From the collections of Diane Von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs and Brooks Brothers to Cinderella actress Lily James, you don't have to look very far to see gingham is everywhere this spring.
If wearing a sheath of checks feels too busy, try touch of the graphic print instead. This Dolce & Gabbana bikini top may be made for the water, but would look very Brigitte Bardot in St. Tropez beneath a crisp, men's button-up shirt tied at the waist, no?
Dolce and Gabbana Vichy Gingham Balconette Bikini Top, $288, available at Matches Fashion
Slash and Burn
This is a sexier new take on the cutout swimsuit that has ruled celebrity circles in recent summers past. (Fans included Kourtney Kardashian, Nina Dobrev and Sofía Vergara.)
Vacation pro tip: The strategic slits in this Agent Provocateur one-piece not only make a statement when on the beach; layer jeans and light jacket on top for a look that goes from the pool to the club in no time flat.
Agent Provocateur Dakotta Swimsuit, $450, available at Agent Provocateur
Athletic Luxe
High on our wish list is this Alexander Wang electric-blue crop, which not only evokes the luxe athleticism for which the label is known, but the kick-ass powers of a modern-day Wonder Woman, too.
Alexander Wang Cropped pleated mesh top, $2,595, available at Net-a-Porter
Become Unbuttoned
The humble shirtdress—a 1940s and ‘50s housewife staple—made a major comeback on Spring 2015 runways, including at Alice + Olivia and Altuzarra. What's more, the look is inspiringly effortless on Mélanie Laurent.
This Rebecca Minkoff version can go from tea with grandma to afternoon date by unbuttoning the front panel to reveal thigh-high slits.
Rebecca Minkoff Nadine Dress, $298, available at Rebecca Minkoff
Boyfriend, Please
With jeans like these, you don't need a boyfriend (or klepto tendencies) to get the classic, stole-it-from-his-closet look that Jessica Alba rocks so well.
Cuff the hems of these relaxed pants and pair them with stiletto sandals, a supersoft cotton tee and a couple of delicate pendant necklaces that fall at the collarbone for an effortless look.
J Crew Destroyed Broken-in Boyfriend Jean in Light Roxy Wash, $135, available at J.Crew
Throw Shade
This reissue from Warby Parker—a design made in collaboration with music and art label Ghostly International—strikes a delicate balance: Like Salma Hyek's shades seen here, Warby Parker's oversized design has a narrow width to give an incog look that doesn't swallow your face whole.
While love the classic black frames, other colors, like a mossy green and aubergine fade, are equally tempting—and selling out fast.
Warby Parker x Ghostly International Curtis Sunglasses in Jet Black, $95, available at Warby Parker
Swish!
Any fashion trend that inspires us to bust a few extra spin moves when dancing is a keeper in our book. As Poppy Delevingne knows, frings adds an extra swing to any ensemble.
Get the look shown on Pucci and Proenza Schouler runways, while avoiding the flapper trap. Try the trend by reaching for a cool knit, like this one from knitmaster Sonia Rykiel, which is made with spun cotton, wool and mohair.
Sonia Rykiel Cropped fringed knitted sweater, $800, available at Net-a-Porter