If you’re wary of sugar shock, stick to the palest of shades.
Sweeter:Pick a bottom or top that’s flirty in color or style.
Pair it with denim or some other neutral to temper the effect.
Sweetest:Pile it onpastels, ruffles and lace!
Soft Focus
Icy pastels, like lemon and lavender, are so pale that they almost act as neutrals.
you’re free to mix and match them without looking over-the-top.
Tank, Ann Taylor, $98.
Skirt, Nanette Lepore, $248.
Hairpin, Lenora Dame, $5.
Necklaces, Janis by Janis Savitt, $538 and $563.
Jacket, $550, and skirt, $230, Milly.
Belted blouse, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, $350 (belt worn as headband).
Bracelet, Chanel, $3,000
Escape Artist
No grungy getaway garb here.
Look ready for fun and as refreshing as a scoop of fruity sorbet.
A sleek, sporty blazer balances ultra-femme shorts.
Blazer, Banana Republic, $130.
Shell, $325, shorts, $350, and bag, $265, Tory Burch.
Earrings, Lydell NYC, $32.
Flaunt your femininity with a flirty dress.
An exaggerated collar and in-your-face eyelet keep it funky and far from Junior League.
Dress, Louis Vuitton, $7,536.
Headband, L. Erickson, $64.
Hide ‘n’ chic: The so-right-now drop-waist stylecamouflages a belly.
Dress, Valentino, $885.
Start with Estee Lauder Illuminating Perfecting Primer, $32, for a dewy glow.
Jacket, $950, and dress, $628, Jill Stuart.
Sunglasses, ICU Eyewear, $22.
Bag, Prada, $6,690.
Shoes, Vince Camuto, $98
Fancy That
Pastels, ruffles and lace?
What helps keep this outfit pretty and playfulnot princess-preciousare the quirky orange heels.
Sweater, Carven, $710.
Blue bead necklace, $395, and shoes, $325, Tory Burch.
Bag, Valentino Garavani, $1,845.
Socks, Hansel From Basel, $18
Get Waist-ed!
For a tinier middle, cinch on a bold belt.
Jacket, $478, and skirt, $248, Nanette Lepore.
Belt, Ami Clubwear $13.
