With spring holidays like Easter and Passover on the way, as well as graduations, wedding season, potential job interviews and more, a dress clothes refresh is in order.
For older teen girls and young women, striking the balance between fun, youthful looks and sophistication for the growing woman is important. The transition from cutesy, overly frilly looks into something sleeker can boost their confidence and teach them valuable skills in dressing oneself in a way that honors their self-expression and changing sartorial needs.
Below, we're recommending some of the bestsellers and top styles on the market to help you, your daughter or another young woman in your life achieve just this. From chic, youthful dress and scarf combos to dressed-up kitten heels, keep scrolling to shop our favorite elevated looks for young women.
Happy shopping!
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Have fun with dresses! Bubble hems are still trending and well-suited for the younger crowd, as are ruffles, bold florals, polka dots and anything else that feels fresh for the new season. And if a dress feels too grown-up or revealing, it's the perfect weather to layer on a cardigan for added comfort and modesty.
When getting dressed for a nice dinner, cocktail-style event or anything else where you want to feel dressy without the dress, go for smart separates like a two-piece set from Petal & Pup or trousers with a lacy Popilush bodysuit to impress without feeling overdressed.
One of the smartest investments you can make when building a wardrobe is great black trousers -- check out our pick from Donna Karan for a classic pair you'll wear for years.
Pick something fun, versatile and re-wearable to start building your special occasion wardrobe. We are currently obsessed with Birdies shoes, and the velvet kitten heel seen below is not only chic and comfortable, it's perfectly in step with the 3-D floral trend of the past few seasons -- as is the Florianna satchel from Aldo. For jewelry, bold costume pieces like Swarovski's Dulcis cocktail heart ring are great for making a statement while Rellery's Dainty Pearl Choker is a beautiful and affordable piece that will never go out of style.
