Spring is nearly here... below is our annual list of spring and summer trends for the year, gathered from viewing fashion shows, magazines and catalogs. The intent is to help you build and accessorize your wardrobe through what's in the stores and what's already in your closet. Enjoy!
Themes & Inspiration:
- Rocker Chic
- Military
- Safari
- 1920's
- Soft Feminine
- Nautical
- Monet
- Western
Textures/Fabrics:
- Mod Metallic
- Cocoa or Black Leather
- Tulle
- Sheer Nudes
- Sequins
- Oversized Ruffles
- Layered Bands
- Fringe
- Lace
- Satin
- Denim
- Oversized Fishnet
Prints & Patterns:
- Abstract Florals
- Horizontal Stripes
- Animal Skin Prints
- Crazy Wacky Zany
- Minimized Tie Dye
- Miniature Florals
- Obtuse Angles
- Cut-out Shapes
Colors:
- Bright White
- Neon Yellow
- Plum
- Peach
- Persimmon
- Rose
- Coral
- Turquoise
- Jade
- Light pink/Blush
- Pearl
- Caramel
- Oyster
- Olive Green
- Dusty Brown
- Aubergine
- Bright Orange
- Purple
- Gray
- Beige
- Taupe
- Midnight Blue
- Sky Blue
Hair:
- Sleek, Parted Slightly Off Center
- Long, Single Braid
- Tight Buns
Make-Up:
- Bright Eye Shadow
- Blush
- Coral Lips
Jewelry:
- Chunky Chains
- Long, Layered Necklaces
- Clear Beads & Spherical Bracelets
- Gilt Gold
- Bangles - Thick &/or Thin
Accessory Styles:
- Tightly Weaved Straw Hats
- 80's Style Sunglasses (Remember Vuarnet?)
- Medium "Cocoa" Brown Thin Belts
- Fishnet Stockings
Bags:
- Quilted Classics
- Tailored Clutches
- Bright Handbags
- Oversized Beach-Style Totes
- Winter White Standards
- Drawstring Boho Satchels
Outerwear:
- Classic Trench Coats
- Fitted Wrap Trench Jackets (Double Breasted)
- Tailored Anoraks
- Motorcycle Jackets
- Oversized Jackets
Clothing Styles:
- Sporty Suits
- Boyfriend Jackets
- Chanel Style Round Neck Suit Jackets
- All-White Suits
- Tux Style Collars
- Blingy Vests
- White Blouses
- Relaxed Denim Shirts
- Baggy Halter & Tank Tops
- Tunics
- Horizontal Striped Tops
- One-Shoulder Tops & Dresses
- Tank Dresses
- Dresses! All kinds of Dresses!
- Belted Dresses
- Shift Dresses
- Lingerie-Ruffle Short Dresses
- Pencil Skirts
- Short Shorts
- Leggings
- Khaki Utility Pants
- "Harem" Baggy Hip Pants
- Oversized Trousers (Think Katharine Hepburn)
Ensembles & Pairings:
- Short Leather Jackets Over Print Dresses
- Safari-Military Shirt Dresses or Jackets with Metallic Accessories
- Pastel Dresses With Black Ribbon-Wrapped Ankle Sandals
- Black & White Polka-Dots with Clear Beads
- Contrarian Paired Prints
- Turqouise with Jewels
- Ankle Socks or Sheer Trouser Socks w/Wrap Sandals
- White Dresses with Silver Sandals
Shoes:
- Open Bootie-Sandals
- Bejeweled
- Tall Wedges
- Crisscrossed High Spike Heels
- Ribbon-Sheer Heels w/Ankle Strap
- Thick Tied-up Wrap Platform Sandals
- Mod Gladiator-Style Sandals
- Khaki Giant Platform Wedges
- Tightly Weaved Straw Sandals
- Silver Peep-Toe Dress Sandals
- Oxford Style
- Clogs
- Flat Sandals
- Clear Plastic
- "Short" 1-2" Classic Heels
Hot Designers/Collections:
- Alexander Wang
- Azzedine Alaia
- Chanel
- Chloe
- Christian Sirano
- Gucci
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Lanvin
- Marchesa
- Nina Ricci
- Oscar de la Renta
- Proenza Schoeler
- Rachel Roy
- Rag & Bone
- Roland Mouret
- Sonia Rykiel
- Stella McCartney
- Tory Burch
- Vera Wang
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Zac Posen
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Sarah Granger is the Founder & Managing Editor of SFBayStyle. She builds a new trend list every fall and spring.
Hmmmokay...how about what people are actually interested in wearing instead of what the industry is trying to sell us?
Posted by: Someone | March 01, 2010 at 06:43 AM
I love this list. The Katherine Hepburn note was so spot-on and LOVED the Vuarnet reference. So many great themes. Will keep checking back as I continue to shop in my closet. Thanks! Love, A
Posted by: 365 Fashion Rehab | March 01, 2010 at 11:09 AM
I think its so cool that there's a Monet trend now with clothing!
Posted by: Jen | March 07, 2010 at 11:04 PM
I'm really loving the Contrarian Paired Prints. Certain communities in Africa have been doing this for sometime, primarily out of necessity rather then a fashion statement but I think the perfect pairing of two prints that you wouldn't ever think belong together is a great way to add a punch to your look.
Posted by: Vo | March 10, 2010 at 04:20 PM
So many great themes. Will keep checking back as I continue to shop in my closet. Thanks! Love
Posted by: antalya homes | March 22, 2010 at 04:07 AM