With the return of warmer weather, new trends emerge and bright colors make their way out of our closets. This weekend was warm enough that campus was Ugg-free. So how do we dress for this new season? In Wisconsin it can be hard to remember a season other than winter, but it’s officially time to put the puffy jacket away and make some room for lighter, brighter clothing. Other than the usual floral prints and pastel colors, what are the new trends for spring?
I know that you’re all going to laugh at me here but I am digging the new overall trend. Fashion blogger extraordinaire Leandra Medine (otherwise known as the Man Repeller) and street style queen Miroslava Duma have been rockin’ leather overalls at all the fashion shows. At first, when I saw 3.1 Phillip Lim show both suede pink and long black leather overalls, I was a little skeptical. But after seeing the aforementioned fashion divas rock them, I am totally inspired. A pair of vintage baggy Levi overalls with a cute little floral top and a pair of Converse or moccasins? So easy and so new.The best thing about this trend is that overalls are so easy to find at your local Goodwill. They are seriously teeming with them, so finding a cheap pair to try out this funky trend is easy.
The easiest way to update your wardrobe for spring is the peplum. There are so many cute options right now because it’s the biggest trend out there! Peplum tops look good on a variety of body types, as they accentuate the waistline in a way that accommodates curves. They can be very versatile: Wear one with a pencil skirt to add a sophisticated flare to your style, or with jeans for a casual but put together look. A good way to combine two different trends is by buying a striped peplum top. Stripes are everywhere this season thanks to Marc Jacobs. Jacobs showed white and black and white and maroon vertical stripes in many different articles of clothing. There was a nod to the mod style of the 1960s with big round sunglasses and short miniskirts. Stripes are always a good investment because they look cute no matter the season.
As many college girls know, leather leggings can be a staple in our wardrobe. Leather seems to be a trend that isn’t going anywhere and for spring, the freshest look is leather in different colors, particularly pastels. Try wearing a light blue pleated leather skirt, a white leather dress or a pink leather jacket. With such a fashion-forward look, a plain white t-shirt would look modern and basic. It’s important to keep the rest of your outfit basic when wearing funky new trends. It helps you develop your own style and figure out how to make the trends work for your body and fashion sense.
Last year, it was hard to go anywhere without spotting girls wearing mint or peach, but this spring the go-to color is lavender. It’s the perfect color for spring, because it is pastel, but looks great with floral patterns and stripes. Gentlemen, you’ll see these colors in clothes for you too, so don’t be afraid to experiment with solid color pieces this season.
If the beautiful weather blooming outside isn’t enough inspiration for you, look to some of my muses: the aforementioned Leandra Medine and Miroslava Duma, style bloggers Atlantic Pacific and This Time Tomorrow, model Cara Delevingne, Solange Knowles (yes, Beyonce’s little sis, look at her ‘Losing You’ video) and even Michelle Obama. Metallic fabrics, checkerboard patterns and tie-dye are also fail-safe fashion updates. With these tips, hopefully you’ll have a little extra spring in your step.
