Spring Forward: Women’s Spring Fashion Trends

One of our newest staff members, Katie, is our resident fashionista. With a keen eye for fashion and what’s “in” now, we asked her to help keep us up-to-date with her blog post below.   ~Solveig

Have you ever stared at your closet, looking for your favorite shirt knowing exactly where you thought you put it, but come across something you haven’t seen in ten years?

It’s time for an update and if you don’t know where to start, throw away or donate these outdated garments and hit your favorite store. After all, it’s called retail therapy for a reason.

Brights, Lights, Action
No one wants to look like a walking highlighter but sometimes a pop of color with an accessory such as a headband, clutch or necklace can make an outfit really stand out.

Brights, Lights, Action

Coral, sapphire, lime green and canary yellow are the most popular colors for springing into summer, but in the Vegas heat, they’re always fun to play up.

Color blocking has been a popular term fashion experts have been frequently using, but it’s just another way to describe pairing “like brights” together. For example, would you ever think to pair a fuchsia top with a pair of red jeans? With the right symmetrical cut, it makes for a glamorous combination. My recommendation would be to look for this trend in a bathing suit, sometimes a little color goes a long way, especially when you’re trying to catch some rays.

Flower Power

Flower Power

It’s spring. Floral prints are the best way to bring a certain girly, feminine brightness to any outfit. Sometimes the pattern can be really distinct, mimicking a polkadot pattern or they can be abstract, digitally arranged, to almost look like a piece of art.  This is more of a preppy look so pair some flats or a neutral wedge to support this style.

Out of Africa/Tribal
Who wouldn’t want to look like an Indian princess or African queen? These pieces speak for themselves. They’re vibrant, tribal and are fun to wear out for a night on the town.  The hemlines are mostly shorter,

Out of Africa/Tribal

take on bold colors and can sometimes be cropped to add drama. Add a thick cuff bracelet or statement earrings but keep your hairstyle simple.  With such a loud garment, try an updo or a sleek bun to show off your skin.

Sorbet Soiree
More of a simplistic, low key kind of girl? Easter is quickly approaching (April 8) so why not wear a pastel shade to match the season. Mints, custards, baby pinks and blues are delicate colors but carry the most elegance. I’ve been seeing these colors mostly with leggings (jean leggings) and skirts. For more of a casual look, match a clean white t-shirt with a pair of Converse sneakers.

Sorbet Soiree

To try more of a girly flare, pair a pastel with a floral or polkadot top.

Trends provide the most innovative ways to rock an outfit and taking a risk is the first step…who knows you might surprise yourself.

Takeaways:

• Looking to make a statement? Try bright colors, florals, ethnic prints, and pastels for spring. They’re current and fun to experiment with.
• In most cases, trends are fashion forward and over the top, but surprisingly a lot of styles from the ‘70s and ‘80s are making a comeback. Make observations and try what’s best for you.
• The best trend to commit to is YOU! Stay true to yourself and what influences your style. Confidence is the best accessory.