Spring/Summer 2008
fashion breathes life into a sombre world. In
the midst of terrorism and the impending
recession, the fantasy world of fashion provides
us with some respite. Fashion runways burst into
color. The look this season is breezy. Cheerful.
An escape from the dreary world outside.
What are the top 5
looks to take note of when you update your
wardrobe for Spring and Summer 2008?
1. Prints
With the arrival
spring, an array of mind-boggling prints
prevail. From solid graphic color-block styles
to an flurry of tiny colorful graphic shapes.
Psychedelic prints to simple blocks of color are
among the hot looks this season.
Florals too bloom
everywhere. On skirts, dresses and even tops.
For women and even the men, where resortwear is
concerned.
Then there are
the animal prints. Though not as prevalent as
graphic prints and florals, animal prints are
back, giving primal appeal to accessories as
well as tops and dresses.
2. Color.
Spring and Summer
brings more than candy-colored brights. Colors
in general are breezier. White, gray and taupe,
tan and khaki have taken over as the neutral
shades of the season. Colors may be muted or
bright as in canary yellow, red, pink, lime
green and every color under the sun. The rule is
if it looks great on you, no matter how bright
it might be, wear it.
3. Pregnancy
Inspired Clothing
This isn't a
style I particularly like but on a slender
figure, if the material is luxurious enough, it
can look good. Loose, comfortable dresses in
silky fabrics seem to the thing to wear this
season. Thankfully, belts are allowed, so if
that loose dress makes you look fat, belt it
with a wide belt. The difference can be amazing.
4. Sugar and
Spice and All Girly Things.
Spring brings out
the Lolita look. Grown women dress like little
girls with ruffles, frills and tiers which
instead of looking ridiculous, when done right,
look ultra-feminine.
Ruffles are
everywhere. Along the neckline, which can
provide a boost up there for women with smaller
bustlines. Tiered skirts with ruffles from hips
down are very flattering for women with narrow
hips, giving them the illusion of curvier hips.
The trick is to use frills, ruffles and tiers to
fill out the curves you wish you had.
5. Single-strap
dresses and all things lop-sided.
Call them
whatever you want.
Asymmetrical dresses are the look for
spring/summer 2008. You know how that lop-sided
smile can be charming. A mole on the lip makes
an otherwise pretty but bland face look sexy?
Symmetry may be beautiful but asymmetrical
clothes spice up your look considerably.
