Despite the return of the frigid cold, spring will be here soon, which brings with it a whole new retail scene and excitement about summer’s must have clothing and accessories. So let me outline for you the biggest trends for Spring/Summer 2010. To be as brief as possible, I have grouped the more major looks into two groups, the feminine and the youth looks.
Minimalist femininity:
This look is anchored on layering, cowling and tiers of lightweight fabrics. Add in a dash of boudoir, military, grunge or Elizabethan details and make the look all your own (and a little younger). Emphasis on the shoulders continues, but in volume rather than embellishments. Leg of mutton sleeves or cowled draping at the shoulder draw the eyes up and broaden your silhouette.
If you don’t want to look like a linebacker, you can opt for the same pleating, gathering, draping and ruffling at the neckline, or really anywhere else you want, while still following the trend. Sheer soft, oversized tank tops or silky tee shirt dresses capture the essence of this trend in a more casual manner. Trousers take on a stove-pipe leg and high, synched/ pleated “paper bag” waistline. Shorts are also voluminous, and a little longer, in a bloomer silhouette. Blouson, Ruffled, dirndls, ruched, wrapped ballet and handkerchief skirts all make a come back as well as bloomer shorts for those hot summer days.
