Dancing Queen

The Disco Age didn’t bring with it just a plethora of polyester and bad dance moves. It also marked the era of the roller rink, the local hot spot where adolescents (a.k.a. tweens) mingled under the glow of Dancinga mirror ball to the tunes of ABBA and did the hustle clad in psychedelic prints. Flash forward to Spring ’14 and the groovy designs of yesteryear are making a come- back. Refreshed with modern silhouettes, techy fabric and a bit of glitz and dazzle, these party dresses look great with or without a disco ball.

—Angela Velasquez

No Sweat

Fun & Fun
At the helm of the “ugly fashion” trend—the craze that has duped fashionistas into pairing their Birkin with Birkenstocks—is the sweatshirt, the ultra-relaxed top ubiquitous of joggers, gym-goers and college kids the world over. For spring, cozy up to the look with girly embellishments like sequins and crystals, which lend a luxe vibe to the sportswear mainstay. Or, revel in the style’s casual roots with oversized silos, cheeky sayings and deconstructed finishes.

—Angela Velasquez