The weather’s warming up, fashion weeks all over the world have already concluded – soon it’ll be time to switch out those heavy knits for something more spring-appropriate. If you’re struggling with revamping last year’s warm-weather wardrobe, though, look no further. This list of the most prominent spring runway styles is all you need to help you stay on trend in the upcoming months.
Lace
Lacy materials say feminine just as much as floral does. Whether it’s a pair of crochet lace shorts or a sweet lace-edged blazer, adding a lacy item to your outfit can signal spring quicker than anything else.
Temperley London: http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/just-cavalli-lace-nyfw-spring-2013-runway-2#slide-21
Oscar de la Renta: http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/just-cavalli-lace-nyfw-spring-2013-runway-2#slide-13
Contrast Lace Skinny Pants, $23, forever21.com: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=bottom&ProductID=2030186334&VariantID=
Kimchi Blue Fiona Lace Waist Dress, $69, urbanoutfitters.com: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26687939&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS
Ecote Layers of Lace Tank Top, $39, urbanoutfitters.com: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=27350800&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS
Valentino Lace Art Slipper, $695, nordstrom.com: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/valentino-lace-art-slipper/3287596?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=2385
Emerald Green
Emerald green is Pantone’s color of the year, and it’s been popping up on runways all over the world.
Classic Skinny Jeans in Eternal Green, $42, lastcall.com: http://www.lastcall.com/p/Fade-to-Blue-Classic-Skinny-Jeans-Eternal-Green-denim-skinny-jeans/prod12610007___/?icid=&searchType=SEARCH&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Ddenim%252Bskinny%252Bjeans%2526_requestid%253D44365&eItemId=prod12610007&cmCat=search
Rebecca Minkoff M.A.B. Leather Tote, $295, nordstrom.com: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/rebecca-minkoff-m-a-b-leather-tote/3450777?origin=PredictiveSearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=JUNGLE+GREEN&resultback=1054
Basic ¾ Sleeve Blouse, $18, forever21.com: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2000048736&VariantID=
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Color-Blocking
This technique isn’t exactly new, but it’s definitely still in style. If you haven’t already, try your hand at some chic color-blocking this season. Don’t be afraid to use bold hues, or maybe even contrasting prints.
Hermes: http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/leather-spring-2013-fashion-week-runways#slide-52
Pleated Colorblock Dress, $28, forever21.com: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=DRESS&ProductID=2025100882&VariantID=
Thanks for the Tiptoe Flat, $30, modcloth.com: http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-flats/thanks-for-the-tiptoe-flat
Title Wave Dress, $85, modcloth.com: http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/title-wave-dress
Coincidence and Chance Jane Colorblock Pullover Sweater, $39, urbanoutfitters.com: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25298753&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS
Global-Influenced Prints
Speaking of prints, perhaps the biggest surprise of this year’s spring/summer shows was the abundance of African and Eastern-inspired fabrics. Mix a few of these into your closet for a fun spring look that’s definitely off the beaten track.
Print Baseball Jacket, $98, nordstrom.com: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hinge-print-baseball-jacket/3460245?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1710
Abstract Print Tie-Hem Shorts, $8, forever21.com: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=bottom&ProductID=2000042262&VariantID=
Shakuhachi Cosmosis Leather Floral Print Dress, $498, urbanoutfitters.com: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26490110&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS
Tribal Print Halter Dress, $30, forever21.com: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=DRESS&ProductID=2027704381&VariantID=
Cutouts
This is another trend that’s made its way around the circuit recently, yet still seems to be in style for the spring – probably because it’s so incredibly versatile. There are plenty of peek-a-boo pieces to choose from out there, so you shouldn’t have a problem finding at least a couple that flatter your body type.
Yves St. Laurent: http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/cutouts-spring-2013-fashion-week-runways#slide-21
Diane von Furstenberg: http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/sass-bide-cut-outs-nyfw-spring-2013-runway-1?cid=obinsite#slide-43
Cutout Crisscross Dress, $23, forever21.com: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=DRESS&ProductID=2040028484&VariantID=
Truly Madly Deeply Laser-Cut Shoulder Tee, $34, urbanoutfitters.com: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26098541&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS
Heart Cutout Scuba Skater Dress, $30, charlotterusse.com: http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/229205.uts
Tailored Shorts
Gone are the days of short-short cutoffs. This year, the spotlight is on the ever-classy tailored short.
Cacharel: http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/tailored-shorts-spring-2013-trends-runway#slide-10
Concetta Belted Cuff Shorts, $178, nordstrom.com: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/joie-concetta-belted-cuff-shorts/3427326?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1291
Stripe Pleated Cuff Short, $54, americanapparel.com: http://store.americanapparel.net/product/?productId=rsa0358st
Belted Ikat Print Cotton Shorts, $55, express.com: http://www.express.com/clothing/4+1-2+belted+ikat+print+stretch+cotton+shorts/pro/9177708/cat320019