Welcome to The Blueprint, where we take apart the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and recreate them, piece by piece.
I’ve been looking for a way to give my spring wardrobe a Mia Thermopolis makeover — and Anne Hathway just gave me the blueprint.
The Princess Diaries actress, 41, hit the town with her husband Adam Shulman to attend a celebrity-studded birthday bash on Saturday. For that spring breeze, she wore a black jacket and a matching top with cropped jeans. She also carried a matching top-handle bag (Jennifer Lopez recently chose this style of bag) and strapped on strappy shoes for a night out in New York.
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As if you want to hear another pun, The idea of you the star’s outfit is actually such a good idea for spring dinners, parties and gatherings: a black shirt is pretty safe, while shorter pants free your ankles and feet from heavy, sweat-inducing fabric. And both Katie Holmes and Gwyneth Paltrow have recently worn cropped jeans. Shoes are also important, and open-toed sandals are much more breathable than sneakers.
Anne Hathaway’s outfit sketch
- Shirts: Nautica Cotton Crew Neck, $14.99-$15.60; amazon.com
- Dokotoo Crochet Lace Crop Top, $27.99 (orig. $49.99); amazon.com
- Jeans: Democracy ‘Ab’Tech High Waist Crop Bootcut Jeans, $44.97 (orig. $78); nordstromrack.com
- Wit & Wisdom Barely Boot Straight Leg Jeans, $78; nordstrom.com
- Hint of Blu Chew Hem Crop Boyfriend Jeans, $69; nordstrom.com
- Sandals: The Drop Paris Square-Toe Two Strap Flat Sandal, $34.90; amazon.com
- Tkees Serena sandals, HRK 100; zappos.com
- Purses: Chrysansmile Store Top-Handle Purse, $16.99; amazon.com
- Kate Spade Reegan Top Handle Crossbody, $119; katespadeoutlet.com
Emily Blunt wears a simple outfit that celebs are rocking again and again this spring — shop the look from $37
Nautica cotton T-shirt with a wide neckline
Amazon
Buy on Amazon $15
I’ve been wearing white tops all winter, but it looks like I’ll be back to black this spring. While I can’t figure out if the Hathaway is sleeveless or longer, I plan on getting the latter for more protection against future air conditioner noise. According to one customer, this one from Nautica “isn’t skin tight, but it’s not baggy either,” which means I can wear it under jackets and it doesn’t look bulky or like it does on a day when it’s too hot.
Democracy ‘Ab’Tech High Waisted Shorts
Nordstrom rack
Buy at Nordstromrack.com $78 $45
Sometimes I feel a little too exposed when I wear shorts, but I know that if I don’t, I’ll sweat profusely. Now I have another option: These cropped jeans, which are 42 percent off at Nordstrom Rack, flare for a fit that has more room for air. It also gives me more opportunity to show off my seasonal shoes.
Drop Paris Square Toe Double Strap Flat Sandal
Amazon
Buy on Amazon $35
For all I know, Hathaway could have worn heels, but I can’t tell. But even if it was, I’d still go with these $35 sandals from The Drop. The thin strap over the toes is amazing, but there’s another one over the ankle, which makes them A) look less like the slides I wore after volleyball practice and B) helps secure them to the feet.
I always told myself that I could dress like a celebrity One day, aand today is finally that day. Keep scrolling to shop more styles, including top-handle handbags inspired by Anne Hathaway.
Dokotoo Lace Crochet Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Amazon
Buy on Amazon $50 $28
Wit & Wisdom Barely Boot straight leg jeans
Nordstrom
Buy at Nordstrom $78
Hint Blu Chew Hem Crop Boyfriend Jeans
Nordstrom
Buy at Nordstrom $69
Tkees Serena Slide Sandals
Zappos
Buy on Zappos $100
Kate Spade Reegan with top handle over the shoulder
Kate Spade Outlet
Buy at Katespadeoutlet.com $119
Chrysansmile Store top handle bag
Amazon
Buy on Amazon $17
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Source: HIS Education