Try new shapes and proportions this spring. Wide-leg trousers and floaty trapeze dresses are great picks for warmer weather. But don’t let layers of fabric drown out your shape. A great belt can define a waist — or create one. And don’t forget that you can belt voluminous tops. Just cinch and go.
Low-rise wide-leg “The Diva” trouser jeans (left), $34.50 at Old Navy
J.Crew skinny leather belt (right), $29.50 at jcrew.com
Silk sleeveless solid trapeze top, $49.99 on sale at Banana Republic
Michael by Michael Kors printed trapeze halter dress, $159.50 at Macy’s
Python embossed belt (above), $198 at Nordstrom
Chiffon trapeze dress (left) $27.80 at Forever 21
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SALES AND EVENTS AROUND CHICAGO
Fleurotica
GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY, 300 N. CENTRAL PARK AVE.; 773-638-1766, X13
The Fleurotica floral fashion show is like a “Project Runway” challenge: Florists and students from the Millinery Department of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago have created fashion using flowers, plants and leaves. The show is from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $100 for general admission. Reservations are required.
Jake
939 RUSH ST., 312-664-5553
Sari Gueron, known for her celebrity gowns, shows her latest designs at a trunk show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Preview her designs at sarigueron.com.
Hubba Hubba
3309 N. CLARK ST.; 773-477-1414
Customers shoot hoops for discounts during the March Madness sale, which runs until Monday. Each customer gets five attempts: Make one basket for 15 percent off the entire purchase or up to five baskets, which earns 50 percent off one item.
Florodora
330 S. DEARBORN ST.; 312-212-8860
Eco-friendly designer Lara Miller offers a trunk show as part of the store’s anniversary party from noon to 6 p.m. Friday.
Robin Richman
2108 N. DAMEN AVE.; 773-278-6150
Turkish designer Umit Unal will present his spring and fall collections during a trunk show at 7 p.m. Thursday. R.S.V.P. is requested but not required.
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