The Republic: Banana Republic from the Inside Out

On trend for spring — lemon. Lime. A burst of orange. Citrus is always refreshing. We like ours with a twist of khaki. The result? A sophisticated pallette that’s 100 percent fresh.

1. Adding a pop of citrus is a cinch — just buckle into the bright Lizard Skinny Belt. 2. The Sleeveless Safari Blouse in chartreuse is a super cool hue and pairs to perfection with the floral Mirabelle Blooms Pencil Skirt. 3. A fresh squeeze of color on your feet with the Stacey T-Strap Sandal will take you everywhere. 4. The Sunny Days Full Skirt in citron is both flirty and versatile.

Colors us ready for spring.

While catching up with a favorite film this weekend — the Hitchcock classic, To Catch a Thief — we couldn’t help but notice how great those nautical stripes look on Mr. Grant (and how on trend they are for spring)!

We got to wondering what other classic icons we could find wearing this timeless look. Here are a few images we came across. If inspiration were a crime, we’d gladly be behind bars to follow this trend.

1. Coco Chanel 2. Bridget Bardot 3. James Dean 4. Jackie Kennedy 5. Audrey Hepburn

(Jackie Kennedy photo via Life.com)

Modern stripes, dots and bold pops of color. Give your wardrobe a new lease on chic — with key pieces every girl needs on her way to spring.

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