Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Spring 2013 Looks for Less

Spring is finally here. It's time to put away those bulky sweatshirts and sweatpants and Spring-ify your wardrobe! This Spring, we'll be seeing everything from classic black and white to bright colors and clashing patterns. If buying brand new, designer looks doesn't fit in with your budget, we created runway-inspired looks for less, all with merchandise from Plato's Closet Bloomington.

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Our Looks:

  • Dress: $12
  • Charlotte Russe Sweater: $8
  • Necklace: $7
  • H&M top: $5
  • Esley Skirt: $6
  • Necklace: $7
Black and white is the biggest color combinations seen on the runways for Spring '13. You can do a simple look by wearing feminine cuts or go for a bolder look by mixing prints!


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Our Looks:
  • Blue Loop Top: $10
  • Dress: $12
  • Cami: $2
  • Tramp Top: $10
  • Vintage Skirt: $8




































Sheer fabrics have been on trend for a while, but this Spring, try amping it up with some bright, vibrant colors!

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Our Looks:
  • Charlotte Russe Blazer: $12
  • Cami: $2
  • Arizona Jeans: $10
  • Silence & Noise Blazer: $14
  • Free Bird Bandeau: $4
  • Cotton Candy Leggings: $10




































The menswear look can be bold and edgy. It's easy to feminize with a simple scarf or bandaeu top!

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Our Looks:
  • Charlotte Russe Top: $7
  • American Apparel Jacket: $14
  • City Streets Pants: $12
  • Necklace: 7
  • Petticoat Ally Top: $8
  • Forever21 Skirt: $8
  • Necklace: $7













































The peplum is the perfect addition to any Spring outfit! You can make it look bold by pairing it with emerald (the color of the year) or go for a classic neutral look.


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Our Looks:
  • Solemio Top: $8
  • Basic Cami: $2
  • Monteau Skirt: $8
  • Necklace: $6
  • Miss Me Couture Dress: $20
  • Wet Seal Long Sleeve: $8
  • Necklace: $9










































Not sure how to wear the statement pieces that have been in your closet forever? Then this Spring trend is for you! If mixing and matching prints is a little too much, you can always mix patterns with textures.


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Our Looks:
  • Jones New York Dress: $14
  • Necklace: $5
  • Lux Top: $8
  • Vanity Pants: $10
  • Necklace: $6










































Modernizing traditional Asian dress is easy. Try a wrap dress with an Asian-inspired print or a sleek printed top and pants.



*All photos taken from Style.com