Let me write upfront that I am not a trendy fashionista. I have more of a classic style. However, I like to stay on top of what’s going on in the fashion world, so that I don’t look dowdy and outdated. Each season, I usually pick a few trends that stretch (but don’t completely change) my personal style a bit and incorporate them into my wardrobe. Here are my top three spring fashion picks:
1. An updated white shirt: I try to get a new one each season anyway. Recently, I purchased a Ruffled collar shirt from the Gap. I get compliments on it each time that I wear it. (Ruffles are another spring trend.)
2. Black trousers: (Black-and-white are a “trend” this spring. It helps that the color scheme is a part of my wardrobe staples!) A month ago, I bought a pair of black pants from one of my favorite stores, but they keep getting “linty”. Where can I get a pair of decent, relatively inexpensive (>$100) black trousers that won’t pill or attract lint like crazy?
3. Pastels: Pink is my favorite color, so I can’t wait to get a pink dress. I haven’t seen one that I especially love, but I’m still looking. (My bridesmaids’ dresses at my wedding were pink.)
There are so many other trends out there that depend on your various styles. There’s one spring trend that I see practically everywhere that I just don’t like though…jumpsuits. My opinion is that jumpsuits only look good on babies. I know that I’m in the minority regarding this thought, but that’s okay…it’s just my opinion.
In any event, I’ve compiled a few links from six top fashion magazines regarding “2009 Spring Fashion Trends” so that you can pick out what works best for you. Happy browsing!
–Glamour’s “Dos and Dont’s of Spring Fashion Trends
–Harper’s Bazaar (I like their “Fabulous at Every Age” approach.)
–InStyle (I especially like that they have a section with tips for various body types.)
–O, The Oprah Magazine (Although technically not a “fashion magazine”, I like their section on inexpensive spring fashions. Their selections also apply the trends most realistically for the “average” mom/woman in my opinion.)
–Vogue’s Trend Report
Are you especially excited about any of the new spring trends?