Spring 2018 shopping list - 40+Style Club

Spring 2018 shopping list

The pieces in the Spring capsule have been especially chosen to bring freshness,
colour and some pattern into your wardrobe. The colours are reminiscent of a spring
morning when the sunshine peeks through the clouds and the bulbs are displaying their
pretty flowers.

                               The capsule pieces

There is subtle pattern mixing and alternatives selections offered in both the brighter
and lighter muted tones to work with your personal colouring. At a transitional time of
year, this capsule allows you to add in extra layers as the weather dictates. Just click on
the main image for each piece to go directly to it. You will find the alternative
suggestions below the description for each capsule piece.

Your shopping list

                                   Floral duster coat

                               Free People floral kimono coat

 Spring is a great time to inject both pattern and colour into your wardrobe and a knee
  length floral duster coat is a fresh and fun lighter layer to add to your spring outfits.

Alternatives: ​Orlain floral jacket​ -​ Free People half moon printed jacket​ - ​NY Collection
kimono jacket​ - ​London Fog polka dot coat​ - ​Romwe suede duster jacket​ - ​State open
face jacket​ - ​DVF dress/tunic

Plus size: ​NIC+ZOE Traveler cardigan​ ​- ​Evans bell sleeve kimono

Petite size:​ ​Halogen linen cardigan​ ​-​ ​Eileen Fisher cardigan

Fray edge statement sleeve jacket

                                  Frayed Bell Sleeve Jacket

Why have one trend in your basics when you can have two, or even three? This jacket
is black so works as a neutral but it has texture in the tweed and the frayed edges, and
also has the statement sleeves that are still current for Spring 2018. This is a three
season piece that will be wearable for autumn and the milder winter months too.

Alterbatives: ​Pookie and Sebastian tweed jacket​ - ​Anthropologie tied sleeve blazer​ -
Vertigo Paris tweed blazer​ - ​Boden sylvia jacket

Plus size: ​Talbots chambray blazer​ - ​Fringe tweed jacket​ - ​Kumer 3/4 open face blazer

Petite: ​Calvin Klein one button blazer​ - ​Auline solid color knit blazer

Teal long length handkerchief hem cardigan

            Meanor's women's long sleeve asymmetric drape maxi cardigan

Teal is one of those fabulous colours that works for both warm and cool skin tones and
has a timeless quality to it. The uneven hemline avoids adding harsh horizontals to your
outfit so it helps to skim over any bits that may not be your favorite. It can be worn open
or belted as you wish.

Alternatives: ​Brochu Walker belted cardigan​ -​ Courtyard cardigan​ - ​NIC+ZOE spring knit
cardigan​ - ​Lieth dollman sleeve cardigan​ - ​Topshop puff sleeve cardigan

Plus size: ​Generic women's tweed jacket​ - ​Any Day women's cardigan

Petite: ​Free People all washed out cardigan​ - ​Caslon relaxed cardigan​ -​ Nic+Zoe white
sand dunes cardigan

Cropped Flare Denim Jeans

                             Organic cotton blend flare pants
Crop flare jeans are an easy transition choice for Spring when the weather can be
changeable. They work well with sandals on warmer days and still look good with boots
when the sun is not shining.

Alternatives: ​Halogen flare jeans​ - ​Hudson skinny jeans​ - ​Crop mini boot jeans​ - ​Carolyn
crop jeans​ - ​Halogen wide leg crop jeans

Plus size: - ​Universal Standard tapered ankle jeans​ - ​Curves 360 straight leg jeans​ -
NYDJ boot cut jeans

Petite size: ​Topshop black flared pants​ - ​Halogen flared leg denim​ - ​Fleetwood crop
flare jeans

Chino Trousers

                                     Ellos chino trousers

Alternatives: ​Tommy Hillfiger cuffed trousers​ - ​Tie waist gingham trousers​ - ​Tommy
Hillfiger printed chino trousers​ - ​Wayf orchid crop trousers​ - ​Topshop luca trousers​ -
Rachel lavender blue chino pants

Plus size: ​NIC+ZOE ankle strap pants​ - ​Sejour straight leg ankle pants​ - ​Louben suit
pants
Petite size: ​Lee midrise essential chino​ - ​NYDJ women's relaxed chino

Yellow print a-line skirt

                                   Printed cotton a-line skirt

Alternatives: ​City Chic floral embroidery skirt​ - ​Cece point wrap skirt​ - ​Emerson tie skirt​ -
Foxcroft double knit skirt​ - ​Tori lace skirt​ -​ Boden emboridery skirt​ - ​Ermonn printed skirt
- ​Dasbayla printed skirt​ - ​Ann Klein asymmetrical skirt​ - ​Cos linen skirt

Plus size: ​Talbots a-line waist tie skirt​ - ​Alfani printed pencil skirt​ - ​Talbots tweed wrap
skirt​ - ​Lace stripe pencil skirt​ - ​Taydey vintage pleated skirt

Petite size:​ Toad & Co oblique skirt​ - ​Taydey vintage pleated skirt

Classic Denim Skirt

                             Lexi women's stretch denim skirt
The knee length denim skirt is just as classic as a pair of jeans and yet works so well
when the weather warms up and we long to feel the sunshine on our skin again. Use
these as an alternative to a pair of jeans and break the jeans and t-shirt cycle.

Alternatives: ​The Mogan denim skirt​ - ​Zeagoo's split front button skirt​ - ​Ice Cool dark
blue denim skirt​ - ​Kaachli women's calf length pleated skirt​ - ​Gooket high waist a-line
skirt​ - ​Anna Kaci chambray skirt

Plus size: ​Lauren Ralph Lauren denim wash skirt​ - ​RWN dark pencil skirt​ - ​Lexi perfect
fit denim skirt​ - ​Bargain Catalogue women's denim skirt

Petite size:​ Unknown regular fit denim skirt​ - ​Halogen front tie denim skit

Teal dress

                             Zara teal textured ruffle sleeve dress
A simple dress and yet it has the ruffle sleeves to add interest. At knee length you can
wear it lose or belt it shorter and wear as a tunic so it becomes a versatile piece.

Alternatives: ​Lost Ink tie waist denim dress​ - ​ECI paisley dress​ - ​Ali and Jay midi dress​ -
Dress the population midi dress​ - ​ASTR lace midi dress​ - ​Boden posey shirt dress​ -
Anthropologie wrap dress​ - ​Anthropologie vivid stripe dress​ - ​Zola midi dress

Plus size: ​Eliza J ruffle shift dress​ - ​Lafayette teal dress​ - ​Adrianna asymmetrical chiffon
dress​ - ​Lost Ink tie waist shirtdress

Petite size: ​Felicity & Co bell tie dress​ - ​Eliza J blush bell sleeve dress​ - ​Tahari sheeth
dress

White scoop neck top

                          Stella Carakaski white scoop neck top
A good quality soft white top is a staple basic which works with warm and cool skin
tones. A simple top that works to support hero pieces.

Alternatives: ​Boohoo peplum red top​ - ​Free people olive tee​ - ​Vince Camuto tie-sleeve
top​ - ​Michael Stars flutter tee​ - ​Caslon ballet neck tee​ - ​Karen Kane bell sleeve top​ -
Caslon eyelet trim top​ - ​Gamisote women's long shirt

Plus size: ​Ava and Viv scoop neck top​ - ​Heirloom ruffle bell sleeve ribbed top

Petite size:​ BP peplum tee​ - ​Vince Camuto ruffle sleeve top​ - ​Eileen Fisher ballet neck
top

                 Asymmetric long white front print blouse

Asymmetric long white front print blouse

This is a white shirt that packs in the interesting features. The hem is asymmetric and
there is a statement pattern to one sleeve and and down one side. A great distractor for
those with a tummy or who like to treat their basics more like hero pieces.

Alternatives: ​Unibelle long ruffled hem sleeve​ - ​Jessicalove hi-low ruffled blouse​ -
Geometric print button down top​ - ​Yesno loose button down shirt​ - ​LaCouler
asymmetrical hem blouse​ - ​Yes No Q18 women's loose button down shirt​ - ​Cos
waisted shirt​ - ​Cos peplum cotton shirt

Plus size: ​Foxcroft serena knotted tunic​ - ​Eileen Fisher asymmetrical hem chiffon tunic​ -
Foxtrot chambray blouse​ - ​Talbots popline side-tie top​ - ​Flounce seeve pop-over stripe
blouse

Petite size: ​Zeagoo shirt dress​ - ​Felicity and Coco tie waist shirt dress

                                Coral cowl kneck top

                                        Caslon knit top
Coral, like teal is a universal colour as it is a combination of both the cooler pink and the
warmer orange and hence looks good on many different skin tones. It is a colour that
evokes springtime bulbs and has a feminine edge to it. This top is super versatile as it
can be worn either off shoulder or as a cowl neck insteadStriped white and blue Breton
style top

Alternative: ​Anthropologie fleece top​ - ​Vince Camuto bell sleeve- ​Sheln off shoulder
striped blouse​ - ​Affani v-neck poet sleeve top

Plus size: ​Foxtrot tie sleeve chambray top​ - ​Foxcoft wrap top​ - ​Dantelle lace hem top​ -
Melissa Keyhole top​ - ​Caslon bell sleeve top​ - ​NC print long sleeve top

Petite:​ Style and Co front knot tie top​ - ​JM Collection crochet sleeve top

                               Multi layered print top

                                    Muti layered print top

This piece is a subtle hero. It has pattern but is not too loud and the range of colours
within it means you can take it down either a muted or a brighter pathway, depending
what you add to it. It works well on its own without a layering piece too, and can be worn
out or is thin enough to be tucked, without adding lots of bulk.

Alternatives: ​Clottile off shoulder top​ -​ Fresco Petals ruffle blouse​ - ​Vince Camuto tiered
sleeved top​- ​Mordenmiss abstract print pocket blouse

Plus size: ​Michael Kors diuble hem top​ - ​Poplin side tie top​ - ​Talbots embroidered
scallop edge top

Petite: ​Caslon eyelet bell sleeve top​ -​ XTX polka dotted flared sleeve top

Striped white and blue Breton style top

                          Striped white and blue Breton style top

Stripes are such a classic and they add freshness to spring colours. They are the
neutral of the pattern world and are an easy piece to use if you are new to
experimenting with pattern mixing.

Alternatives: ​Anthropologie striped tie blouse​ - ​Maeve embroidered blouse​ - ​Madewell
soft stripe blouse​ - ​US GreatGorgeous bell sleeve pinstriped top​ - ​POGTMM striped
shirt top

Plus size: ​Sejour drawstring blouse​ - ​Vince Camuto tiered sleeve blouse​ - ​Ellos boat
neck tee

Petite: ​Vince Camuto side drawstring tee​ - ​Sanctuary eyelet stripe contrast top

Denim Sandals

                                     Denim Sandals
Denim is both a neutral or colour but these sandals add versatility to your outfit. They
can make you casual items like jeans looks a little dressier or make the dressier items
look a little more casual.

Alternatives: ​Sole Society loafer​ - ​Kate Spade flats​ - ​Bella Vita ribbon tie block heel​ -
Splendid block heel sandal​ - ​Sam Edelman woven block heel​ - ​Boden navy sandals​ -
Boden tisha heels

                                 Pair of floral scarves

                                     Pair of floral scarves

Two lightweight floral scarves that work across the capsule. The coral in both scarves
adds femininity to the more masculine pieces such as the denim and black tweed
jacket, and provides the opportunity for subtle pattern mixing to other key items in the
capsule such as the floral duster coat.

Alternatives: ​Onnea lightweight square scarf​ - ​Charmeuse slik scarf​ - ​Charmeuse
butterfly shawl​ - ​Mantero square silk scarf

                            White canvas sneakers

                                 White canvas sneakers

       A classic and versatile shoe that can go with many outfits in this capsule.

Alternatives: ​Nataly ballet choked sneakers​ - ​Caslon embroidered sneakers​ - ​AGL lace
sneaker​ - ​Kate Spade floral embroidered sneaker​ - ​Prada sneaker

                                   Teal Handbag

                                      Teal handbag

A teal suede handbag that works for both day or evening, casual or dressy. It creates a
statement being in an unusual colour and yet is very versatile as it works with both
warm or cool colours. Can be carried over the shoulder or carried as a tote.

Alternatives: ​Vince Camuto elva satchel​ - ​Renee shoulder bag​ - ​Kate Spade leather
shoulder bag​ - ​Selena faux leather backpack​ - ​Alyssa three compatment handbag

                            Yellow daisy print scarf

                                 Yellow daisy print scarf

 Fresh as a daisy, this scarf adds light near your face and brings the sunshine into your
                                        spring outfit.
Alternatives: ​WS lightweight shawl wrap​ - ​Kimloong butterfly wrap​ - ​WS black bohemian
shawl wrap

                            Star chain drop earrings

                                Star chain drop earrings

              A subtle piece that will add a touch of elegance to your look.

Alternatives: ​Baublebar disc drop earrings​ - ​Lana hoop earrings​ - ​David Aubrey stone
disc earrings​ - ​Baublebar venus drop earrings​ - ​Kendra scott open drop earrings

                                 Pendant necklace

                                    Pendant necklace

A simple statement necklace to elongate your figure and add both colour and interest to
your outfit.
AternativesL ​Kelitch beaded chain necklace​ - ​Rock Paradise agate stone necklace​ -
Izaro teal enamel pendant

                                  Bangle/Bracelet

                               Target mixed bead bracelet

Alternatives: ​IsaacSong healing gemstone bracelet​ - ​Chico's ellie magnetic bracelet​ -
ZX double wrap bracelet​ - ​Canvas Jewellery 5 piece semi precious stone​ - ​Tory Burch
double wrap logo bracelet​ - ​A new Day coil bracelet​ - ​A new Day thin bracelet with
channels

                                            Belt

                                        Leather belt

TFJ high waist belt​ - ​Gurscour vintage skinny belt​ - ​Rebecca Minkoff suede belt​ -
Halogen velvet belt​ - ​Ted Baker hanoy teal leather belt

                                     Coral lipstick

                              Milani Color Stay coral lipstick

A coral lip colour to suit most skintones. You can always layer your lipstick to make it
more warm or cool using a pink or orange, or deeper with a red or brown.

Alternatives: ​Smashbox cheek color and lipstick​ - ​Elizabeth Arden neoclassic coral​ -
Butter London brilliant lip color

10 featured looks that you can share as part of the
                 #spring2018 challenge

This outfit provides a mix of refinement levels so you can put your best foot forward in
elevated day wear. Perfect for running errands and still looks good enough for a lunch
date afterwards.

This outfit shows layering in a modern way with short over long. The jeans ground the
outfit, yet the fray edge jacket and denim sandals elevate the basics, and these in turn
support the long-line print white shirt which is the hero piece.
Add the teal handbag and a pair of earring and you have enough to make a stylish
outfit.

keeping it light and bright today with the coral top paired with the neutral chinos and the
white pumps. You can use the coral and white poppy scarf as a headscarf or around
your neck or handbag today.

This is like the daffodils of spring in an outfit. Fresh and fun and you have brought the
sunshine to your own day. Tuck the top or wear over your skirt (whatever looks best)
and feel free to combine with one of the outer layers if you need extra warmth.

This gives a relaxed outfit that has an elevated level of casual style. None of the pieces
are bold; this is more of a softened and approachable look.

This is smart casual with a bit more attitude. The denim basics are elevated by the
statement fray edge jacket and the unusual handbag colour which adds lift to this.The
yellow scarf makes this feel like spring season.

Today is about creating a monochromatic look from the various shades of teal. It has
layers of interest created by using different shapes,textures and fabrics. Add a coral
lipstick to draw eyes back to your portrait area.

Take the hero piece white shirt and support it with a simple pair of chinos and the denim
sandals. A simple look that has a stylish edge.

Another relaxed outfit that is comfortable and yet has a level of polish to it due to the
accessories. The floral teal and coral scarf works with the teal cardigan and mixes
easily with the striped t-shirt.

Casual looks can be elevated by pattern mixing in the floral duster coat and the floral
scarf. The white pumps and soft white top keep it relaxed; whilst the teal handbag adds
texture and picks up the colours in the scarf and duster coat.

All outfits and many other options!

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