2013 Spring Fashion Trend - Stripes
2013 Spring Fashion Trend - Stripes
On Trend for Spring 2013 -- Stripes
We've been seeing stripes for a while now on designer runways and in stores, and they're back for spring and summer 2013. Designers have used stripes in many different ways for the season, including fat horizontal rugby-inspired stripes, vertical stripes, and chevron stripes.
Pictured above at left is a navy and white striped swimsuit by American designer Tommy Hilfiger, who traditionally favors the red, white, and blue color palette.
Here the stripes are set at different angles, making for an interesting one-piece swimsuit. At center, Oscar de la Renta presents a black and white striped runway gown with horizontal stripes on the bodice and chevron stripes on the floor-length skirt. At left Michael Kors plays with another trend for spring -- the bare midriff -- in a matching red and black two-piece top and skirt ensemble, featuring horizontal stripes, which are wider on top than on the skirt.
Should petites wear, embrace, or skip stripes for spring?
Since vertical stripes enhance the appearance of height, they're the best bet for the type of stripes petite women should wear. Chevron stripes or other asymmetrical stripes can also be flattering to petites. It's usually a good idea to skip horizontal stripes, especially if they're wide.
2013 Spring Fashion Trend - Ruffles
On Trend for Spring 2013 -- Ruffles
Ruffles, a girly detail gone glam for spring and summer 2013, are a favorite of designers for spring. They're on tops, skirts, dresses, and sleeves. Although ruffles can certainly be a pretty detail, ruffles on spring fashion runways seem oversized in some cases.
Pictured above at left is an ensemble for spring 2013 by Ralph Lauren featuring a turquoise ruffled blouse.
At center, Oscar de la Renta presents a shirtwaist dress featuring a ruffled skirt. At right a Gucci model wears a pink print dress featuring oversized ruffles on the sleeves.
Should petites wear, embrace, or skip ruffles for spring?
Petites can best wear ruffles that are in proportion with their size. Oversized ruffles can present a problem for short women because they can look too overwhelming.
2013 Spring Fashion Trend - Floral Fashion
On Trend for Spring 2013 -- Floral Fashion
Would it be spring without some floral fashion in the mix? Usually florals make an appearance for spring and summer on fashion runways, and spring 2013 is no exception. This spring's florals have been designed in fresh new ways, and they always seem appropriate to the spring season.
Pictured above at left is a Ralph Lauren creation featuring a floral top that seems to have a Renaissance vibe.
In the center, designer Naeem Khan presents a runway gown with a black sequined bodice and high-contrast black and white chiffon skirt, featuring black roses. At right, a Lela Rose model wears a light neutral-colored dress featuring a full skirt with a lush floral design.
Should petites wear, embrace, or skip floral fashion for spring?
As long as the floral motifs on clothing aren't so huge that they are out of proportion for petites, floral fashion should be fine for short women to wear although prints don't create as sleek an appearance as dark solid colors do. Petites who are concerned about looking bigger may want to wear floral tops or blouses and skip other types of floral garments.
On Trend for Spring 2013 -- Bright Colors
Bright colors, sometimes worn head to toe appear for spring 2013. This trend seems to channel happy feelings, and wearing bright colors can certainly be an antidote for the "blahs" after a cold, gray winter. Many designers have embraced this trend for spring, and Michael Kors, one of the few designers who also sells a line of petites' clothing, is one of them.
Pictured at left, Michael Kors presents a suit in bright, primary yellow; at center, a summer dress in bright, primary red; at right, a blue coat for spring.
Should petites wear, embrace, or skip bright colors for spring?
Petites don't always have to wear black or other dark colors, so they can wear bright hues for spring and summer. For those petites who want to embrace this trend, it's a good idea to select a strong color that's flattering to their individual complexion and hair color.
On Trend for Spring 2013 -- Leather
Leather was a trend for fall 2012, and leather fashion was featured as our Trend of the Month for October 2012. Designers aren't willing to leave the leather fashion behind, and leather is appearing again for spring.
Pictured at left is a "bondage" dress from BCBG featuring leather straps. At center, designer Oscar de la Renta presents an emsemble featuring a black blouse and a fire-engine-red leather pencil skirt.
At right, a Marni model wears a burgundy leather dress.
Should petites wear, embrace, or skip leather fashion for spring?
I say skip leather for spring and summer wear. It just seems too heavy and much more suited to wearing in the fall and winter seasons, despite designers' ideas to the contrary.
On Trend for Spring 2013 -- Stripes
We've been seeing stripes for a while now on designer runways and in stores, and they're back for spring and summer 2013. Designers have used stripes in many different ways for the season, including fat horizontal rugby-inspired stripes, vertical stripes, and chevron stripes.
Pictured above at left is a navy and white striped swimsuit by American designer Tommy Hilfiger, who traditionally favors the red, white, and blue color palette.
Here the stripes are set at different angles, making for an interesting one-piece swimsuit. At center, Oscar de la Renta presents a black and white striped runway gown with horizontal stripes on the bodice and chevron stripes on the floor-length skirt. At left Michael Kors plays with another trend for spring -- the bare midriff -- in a matching red and black two-piece top and skirt ensemble, featuring horizontal stripes, which are wider on top than on the skirt.
Should petites wear, embrace, or skip stripes for spring?
Since vertical stripes enhance the appearance of height, they're the best bet for the type of stripes petite women should wear. Chevron stripes or other asymmetrical stripes can also be flattering to petites. It's usually a good idea to skip horizontal stripes, especially if they're wide.
2013 Spring Fashion Trend - Ruffles
On Trend for Spring 2013 -- Ruffles
Ruffles, a girly detail gone glam for spring and summer 2013, are a favorite of designers for spring. They're on tops, skirts, dresses, and sleeves. Although ruffles can certainly be a pretty detail, ruffles on spring fashion runways seem oversized in some cases.
Pictured above at left is an ensemble for spring 2013 by Ralph Lauren featuring a turquoise ruffled blouse.
At center, Oscar de la Renta presents a shirtwaist dress featuring a ruffled skirt. At right a Gucci model wears a pink print dress featuring oversized ruffles on the sleeves.
Should petites wear, embrace, or skip ruffles for spring?
Petites can best wear ruffles that are in proportion with their size. Oversized ruffles can present a problem for short women because they can look too overwhelming.
2013 Spring Fashion Trend - Floral Fashion
On Trend for Spring 2013 -- Floral Fashion
Would it be spring without some floral fashion in the mix? Usually florals make an appearance for spring and summer on fashion runways, and spring 2013 is no exception. This spring's florals have been designed in fresh new ways, and they always seem appropriate to the spring season.
Pictured above at left is a Ralph Lauren creation featuring a floral top that seems to have a Renaissance vibe.
In the center, designer Naeem Khan presents a runway gown with a black sequined bodice and high-contrast black and white chiffon skirt, featuring black roses. At right, a Lela Rose model wears a light neutral-colored dress featuring a full skirt with a lush floral design.
Should petites wear, embrace, or skip floral fashion for spring?
As long as the floral motifs on clothing aren't so huge that they are out of proportion for petites, floral fashion should be fine for short women to wear although prints don't create as sleek an appearance as dark solid colors do. Petites who are concerned about looking bigger may want to wear floral tops or blouses and skip other types of floral garments.
On Trend for Spring 2013 -- Bright Colors
Bright colors, sometimes worn head to toe appear for spring 2013. This trend seems to channel happy feelings, and wearing bright colors can certainly be an antidote for the "blahs" after a cold, gray winter. Many designers have embraced this trend for spring, and Michael Kors, one of the few designers who also sells a line of petites' clothing, is one of them.
Pictured at left, Michael Kors presents a suit in bright, primary yellow; at center, a summer dress in bright, primary red; at right, a blue coat for spring.
Should petites wear, embrace, or skip bright colors for spring?
Petites don't always have to wear black or other dark colors, so they can wear bright hues for spring and summer. For those petites who want to embrace this trend, it's a good idea to select a strong color that's flattering to their individual complexion and hair color.
On Trend for Spring 2013 -- Leather
Leather was a trend for fall 2012, and leather fashion was featured as our Trend of the Month for October 2012. Designers aren't willing to leave the leather fashion behind, and leather is appearing again for spring.
Pictured at left is a "bondage" dress from BCBG featuring leather straps. At center, designer Oscar de la Renta presents an emsemble featuring a black blouse and a fire-engine-red leather pencil skirt.
At right, a Marni model wears a burgundy leather dress.
Should petites wear, embrace, or skip leather fashion for spring?
I say skip leather for spring and summer wear. It just seems too heavy and much more suited to wearing in the fall and winter seasons, despite designers' ideas to the contrary.
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