Get a pretty print top, and you’ll love the versatility. Dress it up with a skirt or slacks, or go sporty with casual jeans. Navy print polyester and rayon top is by Clara Sun Woo, $76, white cotton and polyester Slim-sation pants, $69. Long necklace and earrings, $24 for the set. All at Ann’s Fashions. Model: Betty Krehbiel 
You don’t have to wear the basic jean when you can choose some with fringe at the hem, embroidery, buttons on the legs or myriad other embellishments. These jeans, $78, team up with a rose pink cotton, lace-trimmed top, $48, topped with a denim, floral print , $88. All by Charlie B. Metallic loafers by Yellow Box, $60. All at Frou Frou. Model: Betty Krehbiel 
This pink-and-white cotton striped shirt, $66, is teamed with bright pink jeans, $76, both by Charlie B. Metallic; hair calf shoes by Boutique by Corkys. Bracelets $11 each. Tassel pink and gold earrings, $18. All at Frou Frou. Model: Kaye Monk-Morgan
About now you’re wondering why last September you changed out spring and summer clothes to fall and winter. We haven’t gone many places. Not many people are seeing us and if they are, it’s from the waist up on FaceTime or Zoom.
That doesn’t mean, however, there aren’t good times ahead and there is a whole batch of fun spring fashion coming our way. The new season is reminiscent of many springs before. Think gingham checks, bold stripes, sweet floral prints and, of course, some polka dots for good measure.
Happy colors, from lime to citrus yellow to cool tangerine will give us a lift. So will bright orchid, magenta and vivid blues.
Even the all-American fabric, denim, is showing up in every color you can think of. And not just solids. Watch for floral prints denim jackets and jeans as well as stripes of all widths.
And let’s get back to accessorizing. This spring, long necklaces, fringed earrings, stackable bangles and a whole crop of colorful scarves will add color and texture to whatever you put on.
Built for comfort, sandals, loafers, flip flops and flats come in myriad colors. If you like neutrals, try adding a muted metallic gold, bronze or silver to your shoe wardrobe. But a pair of bright pink or yellow slip-on tennis shoes can also make you smile.
The good news about trends: You choose the ones you like and easily find them in your price range.
Not surprisingly, comfort and easy care seem to be the keys to a lot of what’s arriving in stores. After a long year, dressing in colorful, comfortable clothes that have plenty of pizzazz will make spring even brighter.
A strong trend for spring 2021: Stripes, regardless of colors or width.
