Fashion
Channel The Spring Sporty Chic Trend With These 11 Perfect Pieces
Spring 2015's athletic chic trend is ideal for the modern girl on the go. Shoes are more movement-friendly for dashing between meetings and dates, skirts are just ethereal enough for a quick shimmy on the dance floor, and trousers are an ultra-wearable hybrid of fitness fashion and haute couture. Slip into the sporty-chic wares from Lord & Taylor's Design Lab, and prepare to be both comfortable and elegant.
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Floral Skater Dress
This Floral Skater Dress from Lord & Taylor’s Design Lab is sweet, seductive, and sporty all at once thanks to its lush floral motif and waist-defining racing stripes.
DESIGN LAB Floral Skater Dress, $88, Lord & Taylor
Roeria Perforated Flats
Slip into these comfortable and on-trend metallic Roeria Perforated Flats for an athletic excursion or a quiet day at home. Whether paired with athletic chic shorts or a simple shift dress, these flats will give your other shoes a run for their money this summer.
DESIGN LAB Roeria Perforated Flats, $69, Lord & Taylor
Dolman Sleeved Sweater
Root for the winning team or enjoy a cold drink at an outdoor cafe in this jauntily striped pink sweater. A pair of Chuck Taylors and jeans will take the sweater into the weekend, while a navy blazer and slim trouser transform the top into a work-friendly staple.
DESIGN LAB Dolman Sleeved Sweater, $48, Lord & Taylor
Ruched Slouch Pants
Give your leggings a much-needed rest and slip into Ruched Slouch Pants by Lord & Taylor’s Design Lab instead. A simple cotton t-shirt and flats create an instantly relaxed ensemble, but heeled metallic sandals and a lace-embellished tank will take the pants from day to night.
DESIGN LAB Ruched Slouch Pants, $58, Lord & Taylor
Faux Leather Bomber Jacket
Face April’s fickle weather in this cream-colored Faux Leather Bomber Jacket from Lord & Taylor’s Design Lab. The layered look is incredibly on-trend for spring. Faded boyfriend jeans and a pair of aviator sunglasses complete the look for a leisurely Saturday at the farmer’s market.
DESIGN LAB Faux Leather Bomber Jacket, $118, Lord & Taylor
Antesica High-Heel Leather Sandals
Transform bland wardrobe staples into something decidedly more dramatic with the addition of Antesica High-Heel Leather Sandals from Lord & Taylor’s Design Lab, which are the perfect punctuation to a monochrome ensemble.
DESIGN LAB Antesica High-Heel Leather Sandals, $99, Lord & Taylor
Split-Back Jumpsuit
Figure-enhancing, motion-friendly, and sartorially refined, a black jumpsuit is an essential go-to piece for a fine-tuned closet. Gladiator heels and a vibrant clutch will give this Split-Back Jumpsuit a formal air, while flats and a blazer achieve a more office-appropriate look.
DESIGN LAB Split-Back Jumpsuit, $88, Lord & Taylor
Quilted Crop Top
Instead of emptying your savings account in pursuit of a quilted Chanel Boy Bag, try an infinitely more fashion-forward and wallet-friendly quilted crop top. Simply add dream wide-leg trousers and a gilded chain necklace for a pop of polish.
DESIGN LAB Quilted Crop Top, $48, Lord & Taylor
Quilted Flounce Skirt
Take a twirl in this Quilted Flounce Skirt, a flatteringly rendered mini ideal for a weekend in the park.
DESIGN LAB Quilted Flounce Skirt, $58, Lord & Taylor
Floral Print Dress
If you can’t escape to the tropics at a moment’s notice, channel paradise with Lord & Taylor’s Design Lab’s Floral Print Dress. Slide sandals transform the shift into the perfect beachside coverup, while a slouchy white blazer and d’Orsay pumps project a prim and polished aura.
SUGARLIPS Floral Print Dress, $88, Lord & Taylor
Chernin Glitter Sandals
Give your ankles a rest with these shimmering Chernin Glitter Sandals. Whether paired with slim black jeans or denim cut-offs, this platformed pair is the ideal finishing touch for a utilitarian and aesthetically pleasing ensemble.
DESIGN LAB Chernin Glitter Sandals, $69, Lord & Taylor
