The word “trend” used to be a curse word in my ears. My personality is such that if everyone else is doing it, I want to do the exact opposite. But you’ve got to watch because that can quickly veer into the “weird’ lane.
Over the years I’ve learned to be more comfortable with wearing what’s in style and not be so quick to dismiss it just because it’s so popular. Now, my biggest requirement is making sure that whatever I wear – trendy or not – has to fit within my style aesthetic.
I encourage you to do the same. Find the middle ground between wearing everything that’s current, and wearing pieces no one understands. There’s a happy balance, and it starts with simply going with what you love and feel that best translates YOU. Do that, and you’ll be well on your way to having great style.
As I was reading through all the reports on what’s trending this year, the theme I noticed most of all was a play on texture. Pleats, metallic materials, wraps, knots, ruffles – all those things add great texture to your look and they just so happen to all be hitting it big this year.
Stripes are still in play, and florals are about to bloom big time.
Anyone remember the lingerie trend from the 90’s? I always think of the movie “13 Going on 30” where she goes out in her pj’s and her friend makes a comment about bringing that trend back. Well we’re probably going to see some offerings of what looks like delicate sleepwear, but what’s meant to be worn in the day time. Approach this very carefully or else you’ll look like you went to sleep as a teenager and woke up a confused 30 year old.
The blue cami above from The Limited is a great way to go about that trend – maybe just a nod to the style peaking out from under a blazer.
And remember, each trend can be toned down. The ruffle dress pictured from Forever21, is a nice light way to go about doing ruffles. So if you’re not sure if you like something start small.
I’m positive we’ll have a couple more good snows before we see the effects of spring (crosses fingers, knocks on wood, stands on one foot), but it’s nice to see what will be coming up this year!
