Beige Necktie
The daffs have surfaced, the blossom has bloomed and we're basking in an extra hour of daylight. This can mean only one thing...spring has finally sprung.
Everything fur-lined and fleecy can be vacuum packed and stowed away, making room for the fresh and flesh-baring looks of spring/summer. Exfoliator and fake tan at the ready, get prepared for high-thigh hemlines, sheer panels and pure whites.
The mood for spring is luxurious, ethereal and nude. Well, nude in the white, cream and vanilla sense at least. Colours are very tonal and innocent, whether they are neutrals or soft sorbets in dusty pinks, lilacs or sky blues. Micro or floor-length dresses should be fluid in fine jersey or tulle with Grecian draping or pin tucks a-plenty.
The nude colour palette keeps tailored looks spring fresh, while relaxed styles take the rigidity out of suiting without sacrificing any of the sharpness. Pair a brilliant white longline boyfriend blazer with leather leggings to soften the look à la Kate Moss. Or channel Sarah Jessica Parker on the red carpet by styling over girly lace or floral outfits for a sharper edge.
Lace can be a bit pearls and moth balls, but nevertheless a part of the return to innocence. Update the look for 2010 by layering a neutral shade with cobweb knits and sheers. The racy underwear-as-outerwear trend sees basques and corsets make an appearance in lace and silk with sheer panelling, teamed with big briefs (yes, really) or mini crinoline skirts.
Amongst the delicate prettiness of the season, somehow a look that has been ridiculed for a decade has reared its head - double denim. Needless to say, there are major rules that apply to this look to ensure you don't spend the next decade cringing at the photographic evidence. Ensure the denims are at opposite ends of the colour spectrum, so wear a boyfriend denim shirt in stonewash with black skinny jeans, or a dark blue fitted shirt with light blue boyfriend jeans.
Layering is an easy way to introduce some of the season's bold digital prints into your wardrobe. The trend is to clash multiple prints in one outfit, but to make it work keep prints in the same colourway. This is easy to do with ikat prints, plaids, stripes, florals or polka dots. Think global traveller by teaming earthy tones with muted plaids, or ikat prints with contrasting border patterns or contrasting pockets. Harem pants are an ideal vessel for outlandish prints on silk or cotton.
To channel the casual trend this spring dip into luxe sportswear, an über comfortable trend that works from day into night. Jersey jogging bottoms have been given the designer treatment in slim styles with oversized cuffs. Choose a soft sweat in grey or black for a more flattering look, but always team with heels otherwise it becomes more gym than Saint-Germain.
Alternatively, silk harem pants with feature cargo pockets are a fresh take on the relaxed trouser shape. Or simply roll-up the hem on a pair of khaki or beige cotton chinos. Whatever your trouser of choice, make sure the hem isn't longer than the ankle, 7/8 is the length du jour. Bare those ankles and pray for the sun to make an appearance.
This article was written by Tom Shurville, consultant to Totally Fabrics, a online fabrics boutique where you can Buy Fabrics Online.
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