With winter in the rearview, it’s time to refresh your closet—and embrace your inner bookworm. This spring is all about the literary look: think colorful cardigans, pencil skirts, structured blazers and billowing button-downs. No matter the occasion, from book club to brunch, channel effortless, scholarly elegance with a ladylike touch.
Acne Studios’ pleated skirt
JOAN SHEPP
Ellen Shepp’s beloved Rittenhouse boutique stocked more than a few page-turning looks this spring. Acne Studios’ long, pleated skirt flows effortlessly in a seasonal print—best styled with a whisper-thin blouse and cinched by Moschino’s soft brown leather belt. 1905 Walnut St., joanshepp.com
Reformation’s Layla knee-length skirt in Marilyn dot
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Basics become classics at Reformation, with the brand’s Nara Smith collaboration delivering dramatic, everyday pieces. The full-length First Light skirt in plaid provides a dose of ’50s elegance, while the Fig Preserve pencil skirt and Cloud Egg blouse tap into your literary siren. Beyond Nara’s collection, styles like the Layla knee-length skirt in Marilyn dot feel effortlessly feminine, with a twist. Just be sure to pick up a staple cardigan—we’re loving the Clara Cashmere Crew in Parmesan. 1723 Walnut St., thereformation.com
The Honey Silk blouse from L’AGENCE is a must-have piece
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Bookish blouses are a must this season, with L’AGENCE’s Honey Silk charmeuse top setting the bar—knot the tie for a tailored look or style it into a romantic bow. Other favorites, like Ralph Lauren’s Oxford button-down and striped Ferris pencil skirt, are made for everyday elegance.