Winter’s over and everyone’s dying to get out of the house. But with so many spring events—both fancy and casual—it’s hard to know what to wear. We’ve selected six popular local happenings and prescribed the perfect dress code for each.

by hilary geisbert
photography by david colwell

Hair and makeup by Susan Heydt at Suze Makeup Studio for Armani Beauty. Model: Kira Dikhtyar, Q Management. Styling assistance by Lauren Bell, Kelly Coleman, and Emily Delaney. Flowers courtesy of Crimson & Clover Floral Design, Inc.

Orioles Opening Day

Camden Yards, April 10

“Os Bohs & Babes” tank ($28) at Babe. (a boutique). Veronica Beard baseball jacket ($895) at Ruth Shaw. J Brand low-rise slim boyfriend jeans ($220) at Jean Pool. Steve Madden black quilted sneaker ($69.95) at South Moon Under.

Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar

East Saratoga Street, opens April 5

Jack Strappy midi print dress ($68.95) at Doubledutch Boutique. Frank & Eileen button-up shirt ($178) at The Girl Next Door. Ugg Volta booties ($175) at South Moon Under. Navy fedora ($42) at Brightside Boutique. Stay Home Club Emotional Baggage tote ($22) at Brightside Boutique. Wooden bangle by Dennis Bourke ($40) at Bijoux. Breezer Downtown EX bike in glossy grey sage ($459) and Sunlite Rack Top mesh basket ($39.99) both at Joe’s Bike Shop.

140th Preakness Stakes

Pimlico Race Course, May 16

Nicole Miller strappy floral dress ($530) at Handbags In The City. Belfry Fabulous hat in white ($199) at Hats In The Belfry. Giamrito Rossi Camoscio nude heels ($865) at Ruth Shaw. Multicolor pastel drop earrings ($36) at Sassanova.

Charm City Folk & Bluegrass Festival

Druid Hill Park, April 25

Love And Liberty Cai lace-up-blouse ($286) and Kodia fringe belt ($198) at Panache. Vintage denim shorts ($24) at Hunting Ground. Simonetta scarf ($22.99) at Ma Petite Shoe. Kate Spade Brittany sandal ($215) at Sassanova. Agat Navajo ring ($550) at Bijoux. Plaid blanket scarf ($42) at South Moon Under. Ukulele ($85) at Ted’s Musicians Shop.

35th Baltimore School for the Arts Expressions Fundraiser Gala

March 7

The Row Hella top ($890) and The Row Siobhan pant ($1,290) at Ruth Shaw. Yochi pearl and black tassel necklace ($85) at The Little Shoebox. Bejeweled black clutch ($150) at Francesca’s Atelier. Aquazzura Linda 75 heels ($675) at Ruth Shaw.

29th Center Stage Annual Benefit Gala

April 25

Theia navy with turquoise trim gown ($695) at Francesca’s Atelier. Crystal headbands by Oliver Weber ($43/each) at Bijoux. Suzanna Dai Sunset Blvd. turquoise-and-gold drop earrings ($215) at Sassanova.

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Birdy tote in cadmium orange and sesame by Raoul ($660) at L’Apparenza.

Cashmere blend poncho ($215) at Trillium.

Owl ring ($780) at Bijoux.

Watch by Tokyobay ($99) at Poppy and Stella.

Tribal clutch ($46) at Brightside Boutique.

Duchamp London socks ($35) at J.S. Edwards.

Gloves ($58) at Lori K.

Alexandrite hat in scarlet ($69) at Hats in the Belfry.

Dispatch brief in dark brown and khaki by Thrux Lawrence ($450) at Loafers and Laces.

Dyed navy rex handbag with leather trim ($149) at Mano Swartz.

Hat ($310) at Ruth Shaw.

Sterling-silver blue-quartz-over-hematite stud earrings by Tacori ($500) at Nelson Coleman.

Barbour shawl sweater ($199) at The Quinntessential Gentleman.

Bell & Ross GMT vintage watch on rubber strap ($3,600) at Radcliffe Jewelers.

Alexis Bittar bracelet ($245) at Amaryllis.

Gloves ($55) at South Moon Under.

The Sequel hat ($180) at For Rent Shoes.

Patek Philippe Calatrava cufflinks ($5,200) at J.Brown Jewelers.

Knit scarf ($32) at Babe. (a boutique).

American-made suede boots ($390) at Samuel Parker Clothier.

Treason Toting Company wallet ($34.99) at Sixteen Tons.

Lagos Derby Collection sterling-silver-and-18kt-gold diamond caviar buckle bracelet ($2,650) at Smyth Jewelers.

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Harbor East

There’s still time to take advantage of Warm-Up Week at Urban Chic.
Now through Sunday, escape the cold and enjoy complimentary food and
drink while shopping the store’s sale: 30 percent off sweaters, 20
percent off denim, and 10 percent off hats, scarves, boots and tights.

Hurry across the street to Handbags in the City.
The shop’s ongoing Friends & Family Sale will award you 20 percent
off all regularly-priced merchandise (excluding MCM). But don’t wait—the
savings end this Friday!

Owings Mills

Also ending this Friday is Fresh! Boutique’s
Winter Blues Snowball Sales. The sale—which started by saving you 30,
and then 40—will now save you 50 percent off select jewelry and
accessories.

Down the street, there’s another sale that keeps getting better. Treasure House Accessories
is offering 50 percent off select sweaters, jewelry and other
accessories, as well as 60 percent off select handbags and Ugg
accessories.

A Style Studio is also offering half off on select merchandise, including apparel, accessories, and cosmetics.

Stevenson Village

Head over to Lori K for the store’s winter blowout sale and save 75 percent off on select items.

And you don’t even have to leave the shopping center for more great deals—at Liza Byrd, enjoy a 70 percent discount on select items.

Green Spring Station

Need a gift for Valentine’s Day? At Bijoux, the entire store is on sale until the holiday. Each jewelry case is reduced, ranging from 10 to 50 percent off.

Trillium’s sale items are marked down anywhere between 50 to 75 percent off of items’ original prices.

At Matava Shoes, you’ll be delighted to find 30, 50, and 70 percent off sale sections.

Ruxton

The Little Shoebox is also offering a steal on shoes. Pick up a new pair—any of the store’s winter shoes or boots—for half the price.

Across the street, shop fall and holiday merchandise 50 to 75 percent off at JG Sassy’s Semi-Annual Sale.

The Village of Cross Keys

Take an additional 20 percent off of Jones and Jones sale items, which have already been reduced 50 to 75 percent off.

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