we scoured the market for the best in the season's trends. high-waisted pants, pieces that are preppy, clothing the color of the sky, the white dress, the new shorts, shoes in snake and slingback, oversized shield sunglasses, and bags that are little and red or wildly woven---all make the cut. below, a savvy wardrobe that will take you through the months to come.

The Little Red Bag as seen on the runway at Altuzarra SS24.

now: pair with on oversized coat or blazer.
Later: add it to contrast a breezy white dress.

High-waist pants at Alaia SS24.

now: tuck in A slim-fit knit turtleneck.
LAter: team with a white racerback tank.

Colored snakeskin mid calf boots at Fendi SS24.

now: pair with our favorite tights or lightweight socks like these falke silk or these maria la rosa laminated.
LAter: pair with skirts, dresses, and above-the-ankle pants and jeans tHAT FULLY showcase the shoe.

NOW: Match the cardigan to navy wool tights so the mini makes sense; carry LL BEan's signature canvas tote with a classic fisherman sweater to keep things cozy.
LATER: when it's time to bare legs, THE mini feels freshest paired with roomier pieces LIKE the cardigan AND the rugby. add the perfect loafer-meets-espadrille, or classic kicks in the form of tretorns, stan smiths, or the best in sperry boat shoes.

Oversized eyewear at Acne SS24.

NOW: COLORFUL SHIELDS POP AGAINST KNITS IN EARTH TONES, WHILE NEUTRAL SHIELDS WORK WELL WITH BLAZERS IN COLORS FROM BLACK TO GREY TO MIDNIGHT.
THEN: ADD FUTURISTIC VIBES TO FULL LOOKS IN THE SEASON'S KEY COLOR: SKY BLUE.

Bell heel slingbacks at Saint Laurent SS24.

NOW: winterize by pairing with black, drive the look home with a classic cardigan, wear with a neutral knit dress.
THEN: SHOWCASE WITH SHORTS, PAIR WITH PIECES IN THE SEASON'S ROSE PRINT, WEAR WITH WHITE.

Aiming for the sky: azure at Ferragamo SS24.

NOW: bright blue and navy make the perfect pair.
THEN: go head-to-toe for fashion-forward impact.

Fashion's master of woven. Bottega Veneta SS24.

NOW: PAIR EXCLUSIVELY WITH LAYERED LOOKS AND HEAVIER FABRICS.
THEN: THIS TREND TRULY POPS WHEN JUXTAPOSED WITH CLOTHES THAT HAVE A TAILORED OR URBAN FEEL. THINK TROUSERS AND COLLARED SHIRTS, NOT PIECES THAT FEEL RIGHT AT A RESORT.

The new White Dress at Marant SS24.

NOW:TEAM WITH A LONG KNIT CARDIGAN OR BELTED TRENCH.
THEN: AS THE WEATHER CONTINUES TO WARM UP, LOSE THE LAYERS AND PAIR WITH ACCESSORIES THAT POP.

Shorts at Chanel SS24.

now: dark shorts pair well with opaque tights and slouchy ankle boots, a turtleneck and unstructured coat
when it's warmer: it's all about a crisp white button down shirt loosely tucked, bare leg and chunky sandals.