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"I would say a crop top is a must-have for spring," Phelan said. "But make it one that you feel comfortable in. With a boxier shape, you can wear it on multiple occasions."
Another strong trend Lucky editors noticed for spring is the "painterly print," meaning "bold, graphic brush strokes" and "art-inspired" designs, including portrait art and actual faces or flowers appearing on garments. "We saw faces at Prada and flowers at Dior," she said.
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