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Friday, May 25, 2012

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In/Out Report: Spring
 Fashion

There's the old adage that says March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Needless to say, the month definitely leaves us feeling ready for spring. Especially when it comes to our closets. We've tapped a handful of fashion experts to give us the low down on what trends their coveting this season—and what trends they'd like to see disappear. For a similar look at accessories, click here.

 

Melissa Coker,
designer, Wren

 

Wren shimmering cardigan, paired with a fluffy mini skirt. This gold bondage skirt from Wren is dressed down by a feather-light checked shirt.

Shine for Day

Los Angeles-based designer Melissa Coker worked in editorial at magazines like Vogue, Details and W before decamping to the West Coast and forming her own fashion label, Wren, in 2007. She's feeling a softer, less tough look for spring.

Madison Marcus Gold Tank Top (buy it now price, $49).

 

 Anything Overly Aggressive, Studs, '80s...

 

Joanna Manganaro,
associate women's editor, Stylesight

Stella McCartney's spring runway. (Photo by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images)

 

 

 

 

Relaxed Trowsers

Manganaro focuses on women's wear at trend tracking firm Stylesight, where she spends her days synthesizing trends for retailers and other clients. Relaxed trousers are "the new spring pant," she says. They're "classic style and easy silhouette makes [them] appealing and versatile."

3.1 Phillip Lim Khaki Wide Leg Pant (buy it now price, $109.99), Alexander Wang Dress Pants (starting bid, $9.99)


 Skintight Jeggings

 

"These look forced."

 

Tommye Fitzpatrick,
blogger, Fashionologie

 

Military

She started news blog Fashionologie when she was still a student at Duke University. Now it's one of the most well-read blogs in the industry. "Last fashion week season, Carine Roitfeld [of French Vogue] was wearing lots of military colors—khaki and army green; she's kind of a bellwether of things to come," says Fitzpatrick. "Already, there seems to be a widespread obsession with olive parkas. Skinny cargo pants and other military-inspired pieces surely won't be far behind."

Marc Jacobs Olive Blazer (starting bid, $49), Joie Green Camouflage Cotton Capri Pants (buy it now price, $34.99), J Jill Anorak (buy it now price, $25)


Studded Everything

"It's time to lay those stud puppies back to rest for a while."

 

Ali Privitera,
blogger, Three Inch Heels

 

Leather In Soft Colors

Privitera, who works in marketing by day, launched Three Inch Heels as way to channel her love of fashion and give advice on how to get that classic, crisp, all-American look. She counts Project Runway's Nina Garcia as a fan. Privitera says, "I love leather in cream, pale yellow, pale pink--on jackets, skirts and even on accessories. It looks great mixed with a more feminine fabric, like chiffon or lace."

 Suede Leather Wrap Jacket (starting bid, $9.93), Max Azria Grey Leather Mini Skirt (starting bid, $79), Burberry Yellow Pleated Skirt (buy it now price, $350)

 

 Clogs

"I hope they go away fast," she says. "They're too retro for real life."

Lauren Sherman is a fashion and culture writer based in Brooklyn. She currently works as an editor at Fashionista.com.

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