Emotionally, fashion helps us become who we want to be; spring is about refreshing and celebrating the possibilities after winter hibernation. Putting the two together, this season's looks have the feel of new beginnings, with unexpected delights: sheers, shine, feathery fabric and fresh hats.
Royal treatment (above)
Sequin dress, $23, zara.com
Bowled over
Vintage bowler, $90, similar available from studiobstyle.com
Eileen Fisher linen jacket, $109, nordstromrack.com
Birds of a feather
Pink textured top, $40, zara.com
Shimmery slumber
Burberry dress, $139, nordstromrack.com
Feeling sporty
2 Moncler 1952 jacket, $1,835, moncler.com
Swim brief, $17, bhv.fr