Lost in Transition

When the conversation in early spring inevitably turns to transition dressing, the obvious response is something akin to "layers" and "more layers." As a one step alternative, we're looking to ladies like Jessica Pare in a floral Prabal Gurung shift with a three-quarter length sleeve and Diane Kruger in a similar shape and nautical print by Preen. For further lessons in how it's done, we refer to Thandie Newton in playful Vintage Swee Lo Rouge dress, Karolina Kurkova in a long-sleeve printed mini by Cédric Charlier and Mary Katrantzou's long sleeve, stamp print shift. The idea?  Wear a dress, make sure it has a sleeve, up the ante with a print that suits you, skip the jacket and hit the road — transition dressing accomplished.