Dittos: Flashback to Retro Chic

We've all heard the saying: those who don't know history are destined to repeat it. Well, in the case of Dittos jeans, we're learning it and repeating it because the high-rise wide-leg brand that was so popular in the '70s is back with even better fits and brilliant washes. We love the Leadville wide-leg with its funky patchwork details, and the So Fine jean definitely lives up to its name. Perfect for right now is the Super Bell jean in its light wash and the Taxi short with its high-waist/tiny-inseam combo. So let a little retro in your life with Dittos, at shopbop.

Love at First Sight: Technicolor Denim

There I was, coffee in hand, squinting in the Sunday morning sun when it hit me. Love at first sight. Right in front of me was the perfect pair of skinny jeans. And they were yellow. Normally I like my jeans, well, normal: medium wash, minimal distressing, definitely blue. But something about that color yellow stuck in my head until I had a chance to browse through shopbop’s own denim rainbow. What did I find? Marc by Marc, Rich & Skinny and Dittos all offer unexpected colors and a chic, sexy fit. Now, back to the café to scope out a cute summer top and killer sandals!

A Flare for the Dramatic

Famous for its hip-slimming, leg-elongating properties, the flattering flare has attracted a devoted following since its arrival on the denim scene in the groovy '60s. Though often associated with a laid-back, guitar-strumming brand of cool, the flare's inherently dramatic silhouette also plays well with spring's fashion-forward trends.

Put an uptown spin on hippie chic by pairing a light wash flare (try Seven's Super Flare Jean) with a flowy floral top (we love this one from Nieves Lavi) and a sleek, peep-toe heel (like Robert Clergerie's Japons d'Orsay Pump) in an elegant neutral. Take the standard-isse tank-and-jeans into stylish new territory by teaming a dark wash flare (this pair from People's Liberation is a shopbop exclusive) with a boldly colored tank (like this brilliant one from Bop Basics). A bikini top (Rosa Cha's is gorgeous) peeking out adds a breezy sexiness, while a bright sandal (these are by Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti) pulls the playful-yet-sophisticated look together perfectly.

Break that all-black-for night habit. Style a color-saturated flare (we adore this retro-cool Dittos pair) with a slinky top in a standout print (this pretty peacock piece is by MLH) and a major heel for a look that's certain to set you apart from the fashion pack.