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How to wear four spring fashion staples, two ways

Day to night, work to play; here's how to style up a lace dress, pyjama pants, a tuxedo shirt and a cropped jacket. Watch spring's hottest trends come to life in our behind the scenes video

One piece, two ways

Lace dress

Lingerie-inspired fabrics are so right now. For a modern take on lace, choose a simple shift shape.

Cocktails: Go glam with matching strappy sandals.

Dress, $159, Moon. Kate & Mel shoes, $115, Town Shoes. Belt, $94, Ring, $58, BCBG.

Fashion, Blue Lace Cocktail Dress, Feb 13, p40Photo by Alvaro Goveia

Lace dress

Brunch: The new rules: It's cool to pair a pretty dress with sneakers.

Dress, $159, Moon. Jacket, $525, J.Crew. Converse shoes, $60, Town Shoes.

Fashion, Blue Lace Cocktail Dress, Coat, White Sneakers, Feb 13, p41

Pyjama pants

What could be more appealing than a pair of silky trousers? From sporty to dressy, look for masculine patterns and must-have pockets.

Work: Balance a slouchy silhouette with structured pieces like a suit jacket.

Joie pants, $380, Simms Sigal & Co. Vince Camuto blazer, $200, The Bay. Cara Accessories bracelet, $390, Elle Hardware. Shoes, $345, Stuart Weitzman. Top, $28, Banana Republic. Necklace, $50, Holt Renfrew.

Fashion, Printed Pyjama Pants, Blazer, Feb 13, p42Photo by Alvaro Goveia

Pyjama pants

Play: Add athletic edge with a colour-blocked tee.

Joie pants, $380, Simms Sigal & Co. Top, $275, Pink Tartan. Watch, $950, Swarovski. Bracelet, $49, Alden Rae. Shoes, $70, Gap.

Fashion, Printed Pyjama Pants, Colour-Block T-Shirt, Feb 13, p43

Tuxedo shirt

A pleat-front shirt is essential this season. Good news: It's a classic that will never go out of style.

Downtown: Dress down a tailored shirt by loosening a few buttons and rolling up the sleeves.

Top, $95, Banana Republic. Belt, $30, Gap. Shorts, $25, Old Navy. Shoes, $55, Gap.

Fashion, Tuxedo Shirt, Printed Shorts, Feb 13, p44Photo by Alvaro Goveia

Tuxedo shirt

Uptown: Trend alert: Black and white is the colour pairing for spring—and we just love this updated take on an evening suit.

Top, $95, Banana Republic. Blazer, $169, Jacob. Bracelet, $290, Swarovski. Ring, $370, Elle Hardware. Skirt, $295, Pink Tartan.

Beauty note: Top it off with eye-cating accessories and a bold red lip.

Fashion, White blazer, Printed Skirt, Tuxedo Shirt, Feb 13, p45

Cropped jacket

If you're investing in a jacket, pick a neutral shade and look for designer details like raw edges, patch pockets or exposed zippers—no collar required.

Night: Layer a cardigan-style jacket over a sleek evening outfit.

Smythe jacket, $695, Holt Renfrew. Alan Anderson necklace, Holt Renfrew. Rachel Rachel Roy jumpsuit, $129, The Bay.

Fashion, Red jumpsuit, cropped jacket, Feb 13, p46Photo by Alvaro Goveia

Cropped jacket

Day: Opposites attract! Mix a ladylike piece with relaxed boyfriend jeans.

Smythe jacket, $695, Holt Renfrew. Jeans, $240, Fidelity. Steve Madden shoes, $130, Town Shoes. Top, $65, Lilla P.

Fashion, cropped jacket, boyfriend jeans, Feb 13, p47

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