I had difficulty paring the list of trends down to a mere ten this spring, as there are so many trends, but here are my top picks for the season.
1. Bold Floral Prints
These are not shrinking violate prints, but are big, bold florals on sheaths, tops, and pants, and even head to toe for quite a statement.
2. Little White Dress
As seen on the Red Carpet at this year's Oscars, white was the color for some of the most winning gowns. So give black a rest and embrace white for a fresh spring look.
3. Structured colored handbag or clutch
A color in a structured handbag or clutch can add just the right amount of punctuation to an outfit.
4. Sandals with Wedge Heels
The wedge heel gives stability, height, and chic to a summer sandal.
5. Pleated skirt
Accordion and knife pleated skirts soften the silhouette and add volume without bulk for a feminine appeal.
6. Peplum
The flare of the peplum, if proportioned correctly, gives the appearance of a wasp waist, with a retro nod to a 1950's style. But it can also give an architectural look of modernity if kept minimal.
7. Patterned and colored pants
The colored jean is a carryover from last spring, and this season we see the ubiquity of patterned jeans as well as pants.
8. Something in Tangerine
Tangerine or orange is the color of the season, and if you are shy about doing it head to toe, look for an accent of color in a detail or a pattern, or go bright with an accessory. Yellows and the full spectrum of blues are other choices. Brights seek a natural complement in navy and other neutrals.
9. Global Prints
Earthtones, batik prints, geometrics and patterns display an ethnic edge in many of the global prints this season.
10. Dangly earrings
Big, dangly earrings are staging a comeback this season. Embellished with diamonds, crystals, beads, horns, chains and tassels, these are bold, look-at-me pieces.
As with any season, you need not embrace all the trends, but I hope you enjoy incorporating a few into your wardrobe and have some fun with fashion.
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