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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wash U chapter.

Nothing shouts high style louder than a few simple touches to spruce up the basics. From the runway to the streets, these fashion-forward trends by designers and influencers promise an exciting new dimension to complement your wardrobe. Here are a few mood-altering looks to echo the fresh fragrance of spring and launch your own iconic debut.

 

Shapes

Puffed-sleeved blouses and wide bell-sleeved tops

Heavy metal chains and jewelry

Keyhole cut-out tops

Sleeveless sweater vests over buttoned-down collared shirts

Corsets

Baby doll dresses

Draw-string waistlines

Wide-legged pants

Cropped sweaters

Baggy jeans

Long-legged silhouettes (mini-skirts)

High-waisted pants

 

Textures

Crochet tops and netted pieces

Eyelash knit sweaters (novelty yarn with strands that poke out like lashes)

Furry handbags and hats

Cowl neck satin camis

Chunky soles and wide heels

Faux leather jackets

Embroidered and ribbed sweaters

 

Colors & Patterns

Cotton candy-colored pastels

“Surprising color combos” –Vogue

Pink and more pink (from blush to electric pink)

Citrus orange

Butter yellow

Vibrant tie dyes

Psychedelic prints

Bold florals

Checkered, gingham, and pinstripe fabrics

Patchwork pattern mixing Earth tones (rust, mustard, and brown)

 

Retro

70’s lucite and acrylic rings

60’s headscarves

Vintage Gap sweatshirts

90’s fitted cardigans

80’s oversized boyfriend blazer with shoulder pads

Bangle bracelets

 

Happy Vibes

Bucket hats

Bright-colored sweats

Statement pants

Translucent and skinny cat sunglasses

Bubblegum pink handbag

Shackets

At Washington University in St. Louis, Lea Despotis is majoring in Political Science and minoring in Sociology with a passion for law and journalism. As an art enthusiast, she currently runs a business specializing in photography and design.
Aliya is an Editorial Intern for Her Campus Media, as well as a member of the Her Campus and Spoon University community at her college. She is a student at Washington University in St. Louis, with a major in American Culture Studies and a minor in Design. When she’s not aggressively snapping ~artsy~ photos or binge-watching films, Aliya is most likely obsessing over absurd fashion trends or perhaps trying them herself.