Spring Fashion 2011
Just add black. “Wear all those colorful spring dresses you see in stores now by wearing them with black opaque stockings (if it’s still cold where you live). The look is graphic, cool and perfect for now. This spring it’s all about bare skin. All that neon against tan skin is great looking.
White out. White is the biggest color trend on the runways for spring, and it’s all about wearing it in an elegant, pared down, modern way. Calvin Klein best showed off the new way of wearing white with a less-is-more attitude and the focus on fit and sophistication. Show off white with a groovy-girl edge, which, although still sharp, gives a more youthful look.
Go big with wide-leg pants. They come in a variety of waist heights, from super-high ’70s to lower-slung and can be worn now with a high-heel ankle boot and chunky turtleneck or a tailored button-down and wool blazer in the cooler states.
Ruffles - Whether it’s a ruffle chambray tank or the ruffles on your tiered skirt, a little ruffle goes a long way and sweetens up everything you wear. Pair spring’s ruffles right now under my most masculine suits and boyfriend cardies. It makes even the most casual clothes in my closet seem supersexy.”
Warm up long, flowy spring dresses. They look great even now with woolly tights, boots and an oversize cardigan in the cooler states.
Brighten things with saturated colors. They’re everywhere and are a nice way to cheer yourself up when it’s still cold outside. A bright top peeking from under a neutral (camel or charcoal) sweater, or, if you’re daring, a bright skirt or trousers with the same kind of neutral top.
Peep Toe. Some of spring’s sexiest shoes are peep-toes with a wedge heel, so if showing your toes is a scare, then dare to wear your peep-toes with a shear or opaque stocking or even a fun-colored sock.
Go ladylike with a fuller skirt. They can be worn with opaque tights and pumps along with a shrunken cashmere cardigan or a tweedy little jacket.
The new headband. Replace your headband with a rolled-up scarf, ’70s style, even try it over your updos.
Accessories are always in season. All of the statement necklaces can be worn right away. A high-heel sandal with socks or tights only if it’s still cool outside. Stay away from obvious summery stuff like straw hats and beachy jewelry like shells and coral.
