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Spring is all about the woman with ladylike looks and soft colors. Dresses are spring’s perennial favorite in pretty prints and patterns. Details such as bows and flower details replace the embellishment of past seasons. “The woman of today wants feminine clothes to take her through the day and into the evening,” stated designer Badgley Mischka as reported in Women’s Wear Daily. Dresses are cut on the bias with voluminous silhouettes paying tribute to the 50’s & 60’s. There is a combination of soft and structured dressing such as wearing a tailored dress with a soft sweater or a flowing skirt with a woven jacket. Men – easy does it with relaxed styles such as linen shirts and seersucker jackets. Shirts are striped. For men and women, neutrals make a statement with sorbet shades of melon, lemon, mango and lavender. Like the burst of new grass, spring green is the dominant palette of the season especially mixed with neutrals. Black and white are tossed together in graphic prints. Classics take on a modern approach. Tried and true styles include nautical stripes, polka dots in the traditional red, white and navy color story. (Continued on Next Page) |
Paula Molino
During this “transition” period you need key items that will fit your body in addition to providing versatility. Buy a few solid pairs of pants such as black or khaki, a pair of jeans and a variety of solid shirts to match. Add a suit, skirt or blouse if needed for work. Solid pieces will stretch your wardrobe. You can create the illusion of multiple outfits simply by the use of accessories (same blouse – (Continued on Next Page) |
