Spring Essentials?

Featured are items which the editor's at ELLE magazine state are spring essentials. As I review "the list," I'm reminded that I need to update my trench....I'll probably opt for something colorful. While I love the idea of a crisp white dress, I usually shy away from them due to their transparency and the SPOT FACTOR. Additionally, I not a baseball hat person. I love the way that they look on other people, but they just don't work for me. See what you think.

The Tiny Lady Bag

Brahmin Ophelia Shoulder Bag, $345; brahmin.comMarc Jacobs Grand Waxed Calf Mini Metropolitan, $1,595; marcjacobs.comCoach Mini Borough Bag, $398; coach.com

The Trench Coat

A.P.C. New Classic Trench Coat, $635; uscheckout.apc.frSmythe Water Resistant Trench, $695; scoopnyc.comSeal Trench Coat, $750; tibi.com

The High-Waisted Jean

Topshop Moto Raw Hem High Waisted Jeans, $80; us.topshop.comMango High Waist London Jeans, $69.99; shop.mango.comASOS Ridley High Waist Ultra Skinny Jean in Warm Charcoal with Busted Knees, $56.46; us.asos.com

The White Shirt Dress

Mulberry Cotton Shirt Dress, $950; mytheresa.comRosie Assoulin Exposed-Back Midi Shirt Dress, $1795; modaoperandi.comTory Burch Carolina Dress, $350; toryburch.com

The Striped Something

Harvey Faircloth Striped Mini Wrap Skirt, $375; modaoperandi.comSaint James Naval II, $130; saintjamesboutique.comChloé Striped Cotton-Jersey Dress , $1295; mytheresa.com

The Ballet Flat

Anniel Ballerinas, $200; shoescribe.comYOOX Pretty Ballerinas, $109; yoox.comSalvatore Ferragamo Iconic Ballerina Flat, $450; ferragamo.com

The Moto Jacket

Coach Slim Leather Moto Jacket, $898; coach.comPapin Leather Biker Jacket, $650; us.allsaints.com

The Lightweight Sweater

Chinti & Parker New Mosaic Sweater, $545; chintiandparker.comVanessa Bruno Long Sleeve Sweater, $353; thecorner.comEquipment Roland Crew with Contrast Buffalo Check, $248;equipmentfr.com

The Sundress

Carven Printed Cotton Dress, $890; net-a-porter.comJoie Carlissa Dress, $298; joie.comMoschino Floral-print Embroidered Organza Drop-Waist Dress, $1,695; net-a-porter.com

The Baseball Hat

J. Crew Jacquard Baseball Cap, $34.50; jcrew.comFresh Floral Baseball Cap, $8.80; forever21.comFendi Hat, $135; yoox.com

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