Update Your Style with the Trends of the Year

    Is it a struggle to update your look with the trends of any season?  If you are looking for the new trends, browse through the fashionable selections of shouldered suits, elegant looks, and tailored suits.  Find the trends that represent your signature style and fashion sense with pride.

    This year, the cardigan is the best alternative to the jacket.  The cardigan can be chunky, slim, or long.  One of the most popular choices this year has been the long cardigan, worn with a fashionable belt to create a waist.  For a smart and professional style, wear a tailored shirt with dress pants.

    The women’s suit is in high demand this year.  It is worn with a belt, to create curves.  The pinstripe suit has returned to the spotlight. Its vertical stripes give the impression of height and slenderness.  Suits with strong shoulders are making a comeback, so if this is your style, now is the time to wear them.

    The shiny, flashy clothing has returned this year. This can be striking metallic, such as titanium, platinum, bronze, old antique, copper, and gold.  Their bold fabrics can be worn for day or night wear

     This year, graphic designs are holding their own in the fashion world.  Geometric prints and color blocking are popular for blouses, coats, and dresses.  These prints can be an attractive addition to your wardrobe but do not add prints and flashy designs to all of your clothes.  The printed design is best used in moderation.

     Retro looks make their persistent appearance throughout the runway and store racks.  Tweeds, tartan plaid, hounds-tooth, and herringbone are being used to create an old fashioned, southern inspired texture.

    Colors are back in favor this season; if you like black clothing you can still wear it if you add colors like burgundy, red, or claret.  Gray looks great with black, whereas by themselves, the colors might have been intimidating or unattractive.  This season the color green is a very popular choice.  Wear turquoise, Kelly, teal, or forest and keep with the trends of the season.

    For a different and exotic look, go with animal prints and skins.  These patterns can be seen in clothing, handbags, belts, cuffs, and in shoes as well.  You can get creative with a boring suit and bold animal print to create a lively and chic new outfit.  Animal print can be a positive touch to a plain look, but never wear more than one animal print at a time.

    Zippers have been popular as well this season.  They will be on everything from clothing to handbags, shoes, and gloves.  This season, the wide belt is easily the most often seen woman’s belt.  They come in an array of colors and designs.  This is a must-have for a great accessory this year.

            The most popular jewelry is the arm bangle.  You can wear several bangles to draw attention to yourself.  Or you can wear one or two large cuff bangles.  Add a fashioned pair of gloves in a color that compliments you.

    This season, the trendy shoes are colorful, shiny, metallic and highly textured.  The most popular are wedges, crocodile, heels, ankle boots, stilettos, and very tall boots.

    Try a few of these latest trends this season and find out which ones work for you.  You will look and feel more modern and confident in your clothing choices, and day-to-day life, with these fashionable styles.