Springtime is here! Despite the frigid 50 degree weather in our lovely town of Indiana, everyone is dressing for the soon to come warm weather. Around campus, it seems like every woman is wearing her spring best! There are patterned dresses, crop jeans, pastel colored cardigans and fashionable tank tops. Spring is the season for collegiate women to come out of their winter shell and come to life in the warm (or slightly warm) sunshine. The question is, how do you start wearing spring clothing when you’ve been trapped in winter gear for months? How do you even know what the trends are for spring? Last but definitely not least, what types of clothing look great on your body? Here are the latest 6 spring fashion trends that will flatter EVERY figure.
· Patterned Dresses- A bi
g trend this season is the patterned dress. This season ANY pattern is in especially florals. When looking for a dress, make sure you follow the rules for your figure. If you’re busty make sure you try going for a sweetheart neckline to emphasize your features. If you’re curvy, make sure to emphasize your waist by getting a wrap dress or wearing a fashionable belt. Also make sure to avoid BIG patterns. They will make you look bigger than you actually are and take attention away from the entire outfit. If you’re small chested and slim have fun with prints! You can virtually wear any print you want*.
· Crop Jeans- This spring these jeans are the up the most upcoming fashion trends. They are cute, comfy and versatile. T
here are many cuts of these jeans like the gaucho, cargo and the capri length cut which is universally flattering to every figure. On campus, the capri length is what we see the most of. This popular cut works extremely well with all body types especially those with shorter legs. They are slim fitting at the top and crop a little above the ankle. If you have taller legs make sure the crop of your jeans is a little shorter then most pants *. To buy these jeans, try American Eagle Outfitters. They have sizes ranging from 00-18 that come short, regular and long length to flatter ever body type.
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· Pastel Cardigans- What is
there not to love about pastels during this time of year? Pastels bring out the light and cheery mood of spring! In order to keep warm, women are now sporting pastel cardigans to keep up with trends and to stay comfortable during the day. When shopping for one make sure that the sweater falls a little below your hipbone to provide the look of long torso and to flatter your figure properly.
· The Tank Top- The tank top is a staple in any young women’s wardrobe. This season lace is in. Lace is the perfect blend of cute an
d sexy. It is a must have in a collegiate wardrobe. A tank top is flattering for anyone but you have to remember that the key to wearing a tank top is confidence. If you have bigger arms, back acne, etc. be sure that whatever you wear, rock it! Just make sure that when you buy a tank top you follow the rules for your body type. If you are thin you can pull of a crop top. If you are curvy, make sure that you find a tank top that is longer and hits you at your hipbone so that you don’t look like you have a short waist. If you wear any type of shirt in general that is too short, you look bigger.
· Color Blocking- A HUGE trend this season is color blocking. Color blocking is combining different colors that support and complimen
t each other. If you try color blocking the easiest way to do it is to find a color-blocked dress. Find colors that suit your skin tone and that work well together. Try using complimentary colors when looking for an outfit. You can wear a black skirt with a bright colored top or a nude skirt with a neon top. The key to color blocking is picking one bright item, one bold item and one neutral item*.
· T shaped sandals- These sand
als are in this year! Instead of the traditional sandals these shoes are inverted T shaped so that the strap meets between two toes and has a center strap. They are modern and edgy and flatter every foot*.
So there you have it! These are the 6 top trends for every body this spring! They are universally flattering, affordable and in style!
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sources:
· http://main.stylelist.com/2010/06/30/how-to-wear-cropped-pants-for-every-body-type/
· http://www.ae.com/web/browse/category.jsp?catId=cat5180044
· http://www.glamour.com/fashion/2012/03/best-spring-dresses-for-your-body-shape#slide=1
· http://www.refinery29.com/colorblock-fashion-2012-trend
· http://achicdirection.com/2011/03/29/what-is-color-blocking/
· http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46897397/ns/today-style/t/flats-espadrilles-springs-hottest-shoe-trends/#.T4BprI7xgXw
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