Style File: Let's look Ahead

5 MOST WEARABLE TRENDS 

Fashion forecasting and tend analysis is an important contribution to the fabulous world of fashion. Industry authorities are always looking towards trends and forecasts for the upcoming season. Although we are only now approaching winter, we've already begun looking ahead toward spring.

Beingable to work these design changes is the most important part of evolving yourlook from season to season. Inject soft and muted neutrals and pastels intoyour wardrobe. Lighters piece are perfect for layering. Mid-weight piece areoften better if they’re have simpler and sexy textures. Think: shiny, satin,shimmer and polish. You can push the envelope when you’re shopping for shapes –you can go really skinny or really flouncey. Look for various lengths. Mostimportantly make sure it fits!

Christian Dior includes a lingerie-inspired dress theme to his spring line. A feminine and whimsy look indeed with simple lace details around the hem and around the neck paired with silky soft fabrics in water pastels.

Variations of the same look from different designers, yet the principle remains the same - a space-aged look that steps out of our natural boundaries and takes on a whole new shape. Alexandra McQueen creates strong shoulders with these seasons designs. Dare to wear a strong shoulder. (If you're bold enough)

Try a mini dress with a tulip hem. They're cutesy and girly. With a certain and very particular femininity - a perfect dress and a great investment for a well-rounded spring wardrobe.

Then: Detailed and Over designed

Now: Clean and Minimal

Then: Flashy and Trashy

Now: Subtle and sophisticated

Then: Embellished and trimmed

Now: Plain and Simple

In the past, Retro Revisionist have mostly revisited the '80's, '60's and 40's. We've seen our fair share of the retro trend. Now, fresh fabrics replace the "laundered to death look." Denim has resumed it's basic role in fashion and layers are important. For the future, forecasters see style statements inspired by technology and space-age becoming the new age. Fabrics are more futuristic; metallic, reflective and reactive.

 

 

1. Dresses with Pockes

2. Oversized Collars

3. Knee Length Skirts

4. Belted Waist

5. The Color Purple