What will be trending this season
By Brittney MacDonald, Life & Style Editor
Now that weâve gotten rid of all that snow and the rain has finally arrived, it really does feel like spring! This means that many of you will be reaching into the deep recesses of your closets to start dragging out that long-missed spring wardrobe. If you want to know whatâs going to be trending this coming season, donât worryâIâve got you covered.
Based off of runway shows and whatâs been gracing the windows of stores like Nordstroms, Victoriaâs Secret and H&M, weâre going to see a late â60s early â70s resurgence, with long, flowing maxi dresses, a lot of built in tiers and ruffles, and a slight focus on a cold shoulder cutâmeaning high necklines with shoulder cut-outs on the sleeve.
If youâre fond of structure, donât be discouraged, because strap detailing is coming backâthough in an unconventional way. Criss-crossing straps will be a thing this season, but weâre seeing them more and more in odd places, such as along the sleeve, or over the bust. Yes, my bondage-keen friends, straps are no longer restricted to being a pretty back detailâthough theyâre still there, too.
Another cut that seems like it will be a big hitâand one that Victoriaâs Secret is already prepping forâis the bra or bralet top. Shorter tops will be on trend, so bras with built in handkerchief lace, long ruffles, or a peasant blouse look will be everywhere.
The colours that weâll be seeing a lot this spring are definitely the cooler tones. There will be a lot of blue, ranging from pastel to navy, and a lot of white. To contrast that, there will also be a lot of orange. Orange and blue are colour opposites, so itâs usually a trend in fashion to see opposing colours headline a season. Though the love for orange will be a bit more limited to apricot tones.
As for patterns, try to keep a look out for classical floral prints and bold stripes. By classical I mean slightly smaller florals, not like the large statement prints from last spring. Think more tea-time, and less avante-garde. As for the stripes, both horizontal and vertical will be seen, but try to keep in mind what you want a garment to do before going out and buying the first striped dress you see. Do you want to look taller? Go vertical! Do you want a more hourglass-shape? Horizontal will probably be your best bet!
For men, most of the trending colours and patterns will be the same. Look for blues, clean whites, stripes, and touches of floral that you can wear to work when you can. Avoid orange, and instead go for some deep reds or army greensâand definitely keep your eye out for some of that â70s inspired outerwear.