I think there’s a major descrepency when it comes to Milan Fashion Week: some people may find the fashion a little too extravagant for everyday life, Â but that’s totally not the case. While most of don’t waltz around campus wearing Dolce & Gabbana or Gucci- well, unless it’s in my dreams- we can take a lot of trends from Milan Fashion Week and make them our own. Spring 2012 RTW is no excuse: we can take some of the chicest trends and make them college appropriate with a few alterations.
The Crop Top
One trend from Milan Fashion Week that we can incorporate into our wardrobes is the crop top. Many designers sent crop tops down the runway: Dolce & Gabbana, Pucci, Bluemarine, and Prada, for example. Â With some different styling tactics, a crop top is the perfect thing to wear to parties and even classes.Â
1. Cover Most of Your Torso: Sure, crop tops are supposed to show some skin; however, there’s a difference between a a crop top and a bandeau.  A simple rule of thumb is to make sure that your shirt covers at least  half of your stomach. Even though models strutted super cropped tops on the runway, I think our professors will judge us if we wear the same tops.
2. It’s All About Proportions: Having a tight crop top and tight boottoms will give people the wrong idea. In order to look chic, instead of hoochi, pair a loose crop top with tight bottoms or vice versa.
Prints Galore
Milan runways were all about fun prints. Collections like Etro, Antonio Marras, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Roberto Cavalli boasted eclectic patterns. The best thing about this trend is that it’s so attainable: prints can be found anywhere from department stores to  discount stores:Â
1. Don’t Be Afraid to Mix and Match: Don’t feel limited by a fierce pattern! You can totally be innovative by mixing prints with different prints and interesting fabrics. If you’re going to get creative with patterns, tone down the jewels and acessories.Â
2. Pair a Neutral Solid With a Print: Are crazy print combinations not your thing? No worries, fashionistas, you can look classic while wearing fun patterns. Blacks, whites, and tans are perfect ways to calm down a funky pattern.
So Over MiniskirtsÂ
While everyone sports a mini to a frat party. a longer hem is so in for our daily looks. Fendi, Bally, and MaxMara all incorporated an above-the-knee hemline for their spring collections. I love this trend: it’s classy, feminine, and can be worn year ’round. Wearing a longer hemline to lecture will leave you feeling sophisticated and tres chic:
1. Make it Youthful: While longer skirts are fabulous wardrobe staple, it can be so easy to accidentally look like a libarian. So ditch the cardigans and blouses: you’re a collegiette™! The perfect way to spice up a longer skirt is with a jean jacket, a funky vest, or even some statement jewels. Dress your age!Â
2. Double Duty by Experimenting With Another Trend: Prints and color blocking are huge trends at the moment so why not wear a skirt with a bright solid or a fun print? Both solid and prints make awesome ideas for skirts. Just pick a light fabric and you’ll be ready for springtime!Â
You’ll spring into the upcoming season with these fun takes on trends.