Spring Trends
With spring comes brighter colors and clothes of lighter fabric. It’s my favorite time of
the year—not just because I can ditch my heavy coat.
Pantone colors for spring have something for both cool and warm undertones: Beetroot
Purple (bright pink), Tangelo, Summer Song (dusty blue), and Empire Yellow. If you
shop by color trend (which I don’t recommend), incorporate it using inexpensive
accessories, and only if you’d buy it anyway.
One of spring’s fashion trends are wide-legged pants and they come in many forms:
flat-front, linen blend, or even cropped. As is with any trend, you need to balance it to
your body type and height. I shopped for a flat-front, uncuffed pant and with a bit
slimmer “wide leg” giving me the same appearance as a true wide-legged pant, which
suits those taller. Given my height, a pleated, wide-legged pant would only make me
look shorter.
Cargo pants have made a comeback with cleaner lines, having traded out bulky pockets
for flat-stitched ones; pants that are darted or tapered at the ankle are on trend too.
You can find these in both stores and outlets, like Banana Republic Factory, where
you’re able to get something “trendy” less expensively.
Silk or satin slip dresses and skirts with their luxurious fabrics are prevalent. You can
pop a blazer or sweater over it during the day, making it more casual. Be mindful that
these types of fabrics tend to show everything, so choose a bit larger size, or darker
color to combat this.
Finally, rosette designs and sheer fabrics used on tops are a go for this season, as are
both cinched and oversized blazers alike. Again, remember to right-size them for your
frame, choosing your undertone.
Tammy’s Truism: When purchasing trendy garments, make sure they’re the right price point, consider your body type, and that you love it enough to wear post-trend.
