Super chic spring/summer trends to add

Trends from the runway to real life

Typically when fashion weeks are around many of us are busy with getting ready for the next season, but not the season thereafter. Well, and there is always a substantial “cut-down” from what one sees on the catwalk to that worn finally in the streets. Even a twenty years old doesn’t walk thru town belly free unless, well she’s a hoaker.

And yes, we have seen so many excerts from fashion weeks over the years that it seems all to blur. In the end, we buy what we like. That’s fine when you go with fast fashion. The pieces are not meant to last.

Trends to keep when they work for you

Mixed prints

Looking at what the big names had on the shows, the mixed print trend will last. This time around they go with shoes in a solid color that doesn’t occur in the print.

Dots

Polka dots remain. Stay with a size not larger than a quarter. And yes, skip the 3-piece suit with polka dot vest, polka dot blazer, and polka dot pants! Clowns aren’t funny.

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Scarf prints

Another classic to invest in when you like it. Perfect for fancy blouses in the corporate world or beach dresses and skirts at the resort.

Maybes

Sneakers with flowy midi to tea-length skirts are still a do. Not so everyone’s cup of tea. It works well when you are 6 ft 1 (1.85 m). On a petite (<5 ft 4, 1.63 m) or average height of 5 ft 5 (1.68 m) these huge monsters and the amount of fabric are just drowning.

When you’ve got legs and your office dresscode allows it, biker shorts (just above the knee) with a blazer.

Trends to try

Belt bags

Belt bags are having a moment. No, not those ugly ones we had in the 80s for traveling that scream “hey here comes the tourist.” This time they are made for work/daily life. Think of a belt to add shape to your dress or blazer and two small structured pockets attached. One for the phone, one for the wallet/credit card holder.  I like the idea as it permits browsing the clothing store without fighting a purse that slips off your shoulders.

Earth colors

When you love neutrals in Earth tones, this spring/summer is a good time to stock up. Earth tones are back! Sand, tan, cream, and khaki. Since neutrals are classics, you can’t go wrong when you go with a great classic with a twist cut. A trench coat in one of these colors is a great investment.

Yellow

… is having a moment. Perfect to wear my HH yellow raincoat this summer. 😉

California Chick

Scuba, endless summer sweat shirts, you name it. Great when you are so cool to be already retired. otherwise, a cropped scuba jacket over a dress to fight the AC at work may be an option.

Trends I’ll skip

Feathers anyone?

Feathers are everywhere. As embellishment on coats, skirts and tops. Even on the heels of slides! Just imaging how they will look after walking thru the park in a sudden shower.

However, I love feathers on a hat for a horse race, on a hat for attending a Christening in the South, on top of a fascinator or on the hem of a ballroom gown.

Layered skirts

Layered skirts also known as tired skirts in tea-length or even maxi are BIG. In both senses. This trend is overwhelming on a small frame. You can barely get into your car, need space for two on the metro. Not to mention that such a dolled up look is impractical for work, when you can’t even reach the power button of the copy machine in them. Who wants to look like a walking wedding cake anyhow?

On a positive note: All that fabric is heavy on your hips giving your legs at least a good exercise. Worst of all, those variations that look like you wear a tired skirt just starting at your neck. It looks like you are not having your act together or were pregnant.

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Fishnets

Being a ballroom dancer, I love my nude fishnet tights, and yes, even black ones for an Argentine Tango performance. However, this upcoming season’s fishnets are over-dresses for the beach with the beasts still hanging in them. Yuck. Not even on Halloween.

Hippie chic

Tie-dye anyone? If you have been  a hard-to-die Bohemian all your life, go for it. Otherwise, skip it. If you go for it, try it with an ethnic maxi skirt and flip-flop on the weekend plus a statement belt, for instance, the one you use for belly dancing.

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Utility jumpsuits

Just imaging a dirty restroom at work and you know, why I skip the trend. Über cool when you are in control of the restroom.

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Winter office outfit inspriation of the day

Now to the OOTD. It had been bitter cold. Temperatures dropped from -5F to -33F in less than a day. Brrr. Thus, layering was a must. I went with a layering top, dress, tights (over pantyhose), and a zipper front jacket. I used a belt for shape. Of course, boats were a must.

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