It is officially Spring even if the weather in some places is saying something different. I always look forward to wearing clothing with bright color with the return of Spring/Summer seasons. It's been some time since we posted our favorite trends but this year's showing got me excited. Check out some of my favorite trends from some of the designers who showed for the season.
1. Fun Florals
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| Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel from vogue.com |
I have only become a fan of flowers on clothing since I have been an adult. I wouldn't wear flowers in my twenties because I always thought the print was too girly but I love floral prints today. This spring like most spring seasons, florals were all over the runways but in a really abstract way. They were shown by Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel and Coach among others. Dolce & Gabbana showed one of my favorite floral looks with lots of texture and color.
2. Sassy Sequins
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| Gucci, Sonia Rykiel & Tom Ford from vogue.com |
Whether in style or not, I always find a reason to wear a sparkly garment. Finding out that so many designers used sequins in their collections was so exciting because sequins are usually seen more during the winter holiday season. Cavalli, Pucci, Saint Laurent and Gucci among others, showed sequins on the catwalk. I look forward to showing off some of my favorite pieces this season.
3. Solid Stripes
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| Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger & Chloe from vogue.com |
I believe wearing horizontal stripes can be quite brave and depending upon how bloated I feel, I may opt out to keep from appearing wider than I actually am. However, I love stripes if they are worn in a way that flatters the figure. Vertical stripes are my favorite because they help elongate my short and curvy frame. I wish more designers created vertical stripe pieces. Maybe Missoni, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci or Salvatore Ferragamo will cater to us short and curvy people next time but I triple applaud Chloe for giving us a flowing vertical stripe maxi dress.
4. Perfect Pleats
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| Chanel, Gucci, Stella McCartney from vogue.com |
Chanel, Valentino and Carolina Herrera all showed pleats in their collections. When I went to Catholic school, pleats were the last thing I wanted to wear. Then we had the tennis skirt phase in the 90s. Don't act like you didn't have one! I had a couple and never even touched a tennis racket. Today pleated dresses and skirts are longer and more sophisticated. Thank goodness!
5. Romantic Ruffles
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| Gucci, McQueen & Michael Kors |
Designers brought the romance with all the ruffles this season. Ruffles are so feminine but they can be sexy and fun. What I love most about a ruffled garment is that it takes the need to accessorize away. When you are wearing ruffles, you can simplify the rest of the look because the ruffles are already doing so much. I love to accessorize but sometimes you just want an easy look. throw on a ruffled blouse or dress and a pair of diamond studs, nothing else needed. Thank you Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Gucci and McQueen for showing us ruffles done well!
Look for a follow up to our trend lists! We will demonstrate how you can shop the seasons trends at your local thrift store.
Until Next time!
Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!
Kris,
