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Sure, you'd love to go out and restock your closet with Manolo Blahnik sandals, Yves Saint Laurent's white pantsuits and Chloe horse prints.

But here in the real world, most of us have budget constraints that keep us in line (unlike a recent Vogue article where a New York fashion lover splurged on spring fashion that cost five times her monthly rent!)

Fortunately, the accelerated diffusion rate of trends means that hot-off-the-runway ends up at mass prices more quickly.

Perennial warm-weather faves
Want to trend-proof your spring wardrobe? Stock up on these always-in essentials:

1. Short-sleeve or sleeveless sweaters and twinsets in cashmere.
2. Traditional colors: bright yellow, red, white, navy)
3. Woven accessories: leather, straw, fabric, etc.)
4. Nautical stripes and details
5. Canvas sneakers
6. Fresh prints: gingham, florals
7. Shoulder-baring tops: halter, tanks, one-shoulder, tubes
8. Warm-weather fabrics: linen, seersucker, twill

All photos copyright 2001 Cynthia Nellis

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