Spring statements

Style experts from some of the hottest shops outfit a singer, two executives, a basketball analyst and a contestant on "The Bachelor" in the latest fashions.

Jim Coleman.

Ron Stokes

Radio analyst for Ohio State basketball, co-host of “Thad Matta Call-In Show” and president of Three Leaf Productions

Stylist: Lisa Ermine, director of Fifth Avenue Club and manager of Designer Collections at Saks Fifth Avenue

Ron is wearing:

Hugo Boss tan sport coat: $695

Michael Kors ivory/purple striped dress shirt: $125

Michael Kors purple pattern tie: $95

Saks Fifth Avenue men’s collection off-white trousers: $198

Saks Fifth Avenue brown leather belt: $98

Saks Fifth Avenue purple paisley pocket square: $49.50

Salvatore Ferragamo buck suede loafers: $495

Lisa says: “Ron is in the public eye, so he always needs to look professional and accomplished and ready for any occasion, whether it be business or pleasure.”

Karen Days

President of Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence

Stylist: Amanda Aukerman, ecommerce merchant, The Limited

Karen is wearing:

Lime tweed ruffle jacket: $128 (self belt included)

Curved waistband skirt: $69.90

Radiant drape neck shell: $32.90

Elastic tweed belt $29.90 (sold separately)

Large and small circle earrings: $16.90

Animal hinge bracelet: $24.90

(Shoes are from Karen’s own collection.)

Amanda says: “We set out to find a look that was professional, yet fashionable to match Karen’s vibrant personality. Color and texture are two big trends this season, so this summer-weight tweed suit was the perfect choice. The gold and yellow tones look amazing on Karen and give her skin a natural glow.”

Alli Travis

Merchant for Abercrombie & Fitch, and recent contestant on ABC’s “The Bachelor”

Stylist: Christina Getachew, owner of Substance

Alli is wearing:

Stewart + Brown organic cotton abstract printed slip dress: $66

Trinity silk and sequin bolero: $54

Modern Tibet amber circles necklace: $38

Assorted silver bead bracelets: $10 to $22

Nicole lattice strap wedges: $60

Christina says: “We jazzed up the slip dress with a sequined bolero, statement necklace and strappy platforms, but it could just as easily be worn over leggings for a more casual look or layered over a thin, long-sleeve tee and treated like a jumper with your favorite boots.”

Jenny Lute

Lead singer and pianist for the Wet Darlings

Stylist: Allison Jayjack, owner, Ladybird

Tucker silk wrap dress: $268

CowboysBelt obi belt: $62

House of Harlow pumps: $198

Rachel Leigh gumball ring: $68

(Socks and vintage bracelets are from stylist's own collection.)

Allison says: “After a long winter, pastels and neutrals remind me of spring. The printed wrap dress is a flattering style on every body type. Nude pumps are a staple; they pair well with everything. The printed ankle socks give the look a bit of a preppy edge. It’s fun to mix and match prints and textures as long as you stay in the same color palette.”

Jim Coleman

President of The Coleman Group

Stylist: Kareem Jackson, owner, Milk Bar

Jim is wearing:

Life After Denim recon jacket: $156

Gant sandbank plaid shirt: $108

Levi’s 511 Clean Dark jeans: $56

(Shoes are from Jim’s own collection.)

Kareem says: "The styles we picked are all classics. A military jacket, plaid shirt and dark denim will always be a staple and should be in a man's closet just like a black suit."

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