“Upright stripes are considered a neutral piece of clothing and every wardrobe should have at least one piece. These vertical stripes elongate the silhouette and create elegance in an otherwise casual look,” says Perepelitsky. Fresh FX upright striped blouse from Mugford’s in St. Thomas.

“The midi-length pencil skirt is a great piece to throw on with a suede heeled boot in late winter or with a pair of heeled sandals as we head into spring. Just keep in mind that the longer length will throw off your proportions, so a heel is definitely recommended to balance you out.” Cherry Bobin red pencil skirt from Curiosities Gift Shop.

“A wide collar and off-centre zipper give the classic blazer an unexpected look. Offered in cozy, versatile fabrics, like boiled wool, a neutral-toned blazer can be worn through winter and into early spring to top off pants or skirts in style, or with jeans for a more casual take. Plus, you can zip it all the way up for a completely different look. Multi-use pieces like this blazer are a great way to maximize usage while taking minimal closet space, which is always a good thing,” says Baird. Yest Deconstructed, asymmetrical blazer from Street Boutique.

Victoria Baird, of Beautiful You by Victoria, is a fan of menswear trends on women. “I’m pleased to see the return of the trouser. Reminiscent of Katherine Hepburn, the look is the perfect combination of classy and effortless. Also continuing its popularity is the wider legged/ high-waisted jean. Happily, the distressed jean look is becoming less popular. Soon we will be able to say goodbye to the ‘destroyed’ jean look.” Simon Chang jeans from Studio Style.

“Men’s suit jackets make a great casual-chic look for women.” To feminize this fashion, it will have a looser, less structured look and feel. “This is a great look for business casual or a weekend coffee with friends at your favourite café,” says Baird. Miik Kenia blazers from Curiosities Gift Shop.

Rita Perepelitsky, of Pink Ink Image, says “My two favourite pieces trending for spring/ summer 2018 would be the deconstructed blazer and upright stripes.” “The reason the deconstructed blazer is one of my favourites is because the blazer has been around for years and finally it’s established itself as a fun piece of clothing rather than just boardroom attire,” she adds. Fresh FX deconstructed blazer from Mugford’s in St. Thomas.

“Men’s suit jackets make a great casual-chic look for women.” To feminize this fashion, it will have a looser, less structured look and feel. “This is a great look for business casual or a weekend coffee with friends at your favourite café,” says Baird. Miik Kenia blazers from Curiosities Gift Shop.

“I am a huge fan of trends that can be interpreted for everyday life. Luckily there are always a few that fit the bill. My two favourite trends are the pencil skirt and raw denim,” says Suzanne Colmer of Your Shop Girl. According to Colmer, the resurgence of raw stiffer denim in a matte finish is a stark contrast to the stretchy blended versions that have been popular in recent years. “I love everything denim, and I’m excited to play with contrasting it with spring’s softer lighter fabrics,” she adds. Simon Chang denim jacket from Studio Style.