Pair some dark denim with a touch of color such as purple to create a spring look for school or a weekend event. In this picture: gray cardigan with striped sleeves: $59.50; button-down pin-stripe shirt: $44.50; purple tie with stripes: $29.50; dark denim jeans: $35.99; brown leather belt: $34.50; white Converse sneakers: $45. (All items pictured are available at the Gap.)

Purple is one of the hot colors for spring, especially in bright shades such as this. In this photo: purple polka-dot scarf: $29.50; gray dress with belt: $58; gray flats with floral decoration on top: $34.99; purple canvas tote bag: $19.99; beaded bracelets: $14 each (All items pictured are available at the Gap.)

For guys, polos and T-shirts are always in style. But this season, young men can make their wardrobes stand out by layering shirts that come in eye-popping shades of yellow and orange. Pictured: navy jacket: $88; yellow polo: $29.50; gray T-shirt: $18: plaid shorts: $39.50; Converse shoes: $55; delivery boy hat: $19.50 (All items pictured are available at the Gap.)

This spring, anything with bright colors is a must. Top your outfit with a scarf, and you’ll be at the height of fashion. In this photo, pink tank: $14.50 or two for $20; blue v-neck sweater: $39; flower-patterned scarf: $29.50; white fabric purse: $58; jeans: $59.50; gold, flower-shaped belt: $19.50; sandals: $39.50 (All items pictured are available at the Gap.)