17.05.11

Key Spring/Summer Trends

Over the last few weeks we've been posting these easy ways to wear this years Spring/ Summer Trend on our Facebook page - Why not like us on Facebook so that you can keep up to date with all our latest advice and news - it's free and fun! Here's the link http://www.facebook.com/pages/True-Colours-Image-Consultancy/159772000725562

As usual there's lots of choice from 50's, 70s, tailoring to pretty florals and it's a case of choosing what you like and what suits you - in terms of your body shape and personality. Fashions change so if you go for a very current look e.g. 70s, our best advice is just buy a few pieces, enjoy them and wear them to death before they go out of date!

Colour blocking
This season's catwalks were full of clashing neon orange, purple and green and if you really want to go for this look, you need to choose contrasting blocks of colour and dress to make a statement.
Easier ways to colour block are to choose the bolder, contrasting colours from within your own season. It's easier for Winters and Springs who suit contrast so well, but Autumns can also use their brighter colours too e.g. Autumn - lime, orange and yellow, and Summers - pinks, blues and jade.
If you want to go for neon, the best one for each seasonal palette will be Winter - purple, Summer - pink, Autumn - green, Spring - yellow.

Lots of Stripes
We can all wear them somewhere! The key question to ask is always, "Where?"
You might have seen some recent articles in the newspapers debating how stripes work visually, but it's still generally true that vertical stripes tend to lengthen and narrow and horizontal stripes tend to shorten and broaden. Sections of striped pattern will draw the eye; so think about where you want to make the focal point on your body. There are a few exceptions to these points, so please give me a ring if you're not sure how it works for you.
Also think about your scale when choosing striped garments and make sure that the stripes look like they belong on you. Too big and they'll swamp you, too small and you'll lose their impact.

Midi length skirts
You'll either love them or hate them! Avoid if you are below 5'7 because the longer length of skirt will shorten your legs.
And don't forget that, the longer the skirt, the more you need a heel.

Wedges
Talking of heels we love this season's wedges, a really comfy way to wear a heel. Why not go for a bold colour and do a bit of colour blocking at the same time?

Work it with Accessories
I know we're always going on about them, but the easiest way to pick up the fashion trends is still with accessories - so why not go for a bright belt, striped scarf, denim bag - whatever takes you're fancy, so long as you enjoy it, and it doesn't cost the earth.

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