Spring is here, even though it doesn’t quite feel like it yet. Now is the time to start planning what we will be wearing when the days get warmer and longer. Most of us are craving hotter weather to wear lighter fabrics and anything that doesn’t resemble those cumbersome wool sweaters and itchy tights from winter.
Here is a little shopping list to help you get a start on stocking your summer wardrobe with this summer’s hottest trends. We guarantee that you will love all of this year’s summer essentials.
Tie-dye
Brace yourself for one of this summer’s biggest psychedelic trend. Now is the time to get that 70’s vibe on. If you are not feeling like wearing a full-blown tie-dyed maxi dress, try a pair of tie-dyed shoes or jeans.
This effortless tie-dyed blouse will make you stand out from the crowd and is the ideal solution for a breezy walk through the park
Fringe, fringe and even more fringe
Fashion designers have reworked this western classic into almost all of our everyday favorites. Expect to see a splash of fringe on just about everything such as your skirts, clutches even your swimsuits.
Transform your style in a moving piece of art with this fringe-lined skirt. Wear with a white T-shirt or with a bikini top and you’ll look as if you stepped off the pages of Vogue.
Bike Shorts
All of the big stylists put bike shorts on their cat walks this year, so that means that is unique fashion trend is here to stay.
If you are still feeling wary of this crazy trend, then these basic black bike shorts are your best choice for taking it for a spin.
Animal prints everything
Take a walk down the wild side with either a cheetah, zebra, or snakeskin print. Still can’t decide what print you like most, so then go ahead and mix them, with animal prints the wilder, the better.
These leopard print pants are as good as neutral, because it honestly goes with everything. Slip into these pants for your next girl’s night out and expect to get all of the compliments.
Clash of patterns
Mixing patterns and prints is this summer’s hottest trend. Mixing prints that normally would be considered to clash give your style a powerful look.
Can’t decide between a patchwork and animal print? Why not have both with this stunning skirt.
Neon Green
Yes, you heard us right. Neon green is actually a fashion trend this summer. Last year, we saw a wide array of Kodak-like fluorescent tones but it has been narrowed down to just one color- Neon green.
Embrace this year’s newest new color with this adorable little rucksack that could be a subtle way of introducing neon green into your wardrobe.
Feathers
Feathers will be popping up all over the place this summer and probably into our fall attire. Designers loved the whimsical look and the feel of feathers, and so will you.
Get all feathered up for a summer cocktail party or an after-wedding party, with these must-have feathered shoes.
Free a shoulder
Off-the shoulder is an actual look now, so there is no need to keep trying to teak your outfits to sit on your shoulder. Many of this year’s styles actually look pretty upscale without a trace of looking indecent.
Look like a sleek diva in this stylish jumpsuit that will accentuate your curves and show off your more feminine side.