The Ultimate Guide To Fashion Trends For Summer

1. The Ultimate Guide To Fashion Trends For Summer It is not long now until summer and time to check out the hottest fashion trends for the season ahead. This summer there is definitely something for everyone from the Day-Glo brights to calm and relaxed neutrals. If you love retro looks there will also be plenty to keep you happy with fashion trends from the fifties, sixties and seventies to choose from. If none of these trends are quite right for you don’t forget you can always mix them up to create your own unique and individual look. Block Color Color block is going to be a huge summer fashion. It is the term used to describe a piece of clothing that features large areas of color. It usually features bright colors but this summer you will also see some great color block pieces with white and neutral blocks thrown in. Color block works particularly well with a bodycon dress but if you can’t find the perfect color block outfit, you can always make your own by combining coloured pieces for example trousers, shirt and jacket as was seen at the Jil Sander catwalk show.

2. Fifties The fifties was a decade when ladies dressed like ladies. Feminine styles were popular and cute prints were also often a feature. Look out for the polka dot dress which is the most sought after piece of clothing this summer but also halter neck dresses with pretty flared skirts. If flared skirts don’t suit you, you can also lookout for pencil skirts, capri pants and neat twinsets. Ladylike handbags and accessories are also a big trend this summer and are a great way to add a little feminine charm to any outfit. Global

3. Global or tribal is another big summer fashion. This is a easy trend to wear as there are so many different options. Summer dresses or tops in tribal prints are great ways to work this trend. Neon colours, maxi dresses and ethnic accessories are also a good way to work this trend. Feathers, fringes, sandals and tan leather bags also look very global traveler. Seventies The seventies is another of the summers keys fashion trends and another easy look to wear. Wide legged jeans are a key aspect of this look and can be worn with floaty kaftan style tops . The seventies also had a very laid back and glamorous vibe and there are plenty of beautiful flowing chiffon maxi dresses around to reflect this. For a summer party dress or evening out the Studio 54 look of the seventies is also very on trend for the summer. Minimalist

4. Last but not least, for those who like to keep things simple, there are plenty of minimalist influences. Neutral, nude, beige and white pieces are very on trend. Look out for stone or nude shift dresses, strong structural shapes and interesting textures. Elegant draping also works particularly well with this look. If you want to add a little colour to your nude or white outfits a coloured orange handbag is the perfect choice.