Chances are you've seen a few of the latest Fashion trends shows or on your favorite celebrity. While these looks are a great source of inspiration, it's important to know how to adapt them for everyday style.
Fringe was big this season, spotted on runways from Siriano to Molly Goddard and paired with full tulle gowns for added drama. Then there was the '20s-inspired feather detailing, which gave thigh-skimming hemlines and dresses a red carpet finish.
Checkered Prints
If your wardrobe is typically speckled with florals and stripes, it might be time for a switch-up. This season, checkered prints are claiming their rightful place as one of the year's standout patterns. The trend started with a phalanx of influencers clad in Holiday the Label's checked pants, then branched out to include the likes of Gigi Hadid and a whole new crop of denim brands making oversized plaid styles.
For a more understated take on the print, try pistachio-hued styles like A.W.A.K.E's stretchy geometric cut-outs, or a chic blazer layered over a fitted turtleneck. For something more eye-catching, look to designers who made denim sexy for SS23. Alternatively, Decoist suggests adding smaller touches of the trend into your home decor (think throw-blankets, art, or bedding). This way you can experiment with the style without any commitment. The site also recommends limiting your use of bold checks and colors in favor of more muted options, which will work well with most aesthetics.
Geometric Patterns
If there’s one thing that’s been taking over the runways this year, it’s bold color blocked geometric patterns. From triangles to circles, squares and rectangles, these patterns are eye-catching and mesmerizing when printed on fabric. This trend was spotted on designers like Gabriela Hearst, Ulla Johnson, and Proenza Schouler.
The lines that define a geometric pattern are not just visually appealing but also carry specific meaning and symbolism. For example, straight lines represent stability and order while curved shapes evoke femininity and community. Geometric shapes have been an important part of artistic styles for centuries, from Islamic art to the Bauhaus movement and cubism.
If you’re looking to add this Fashion Trends to your wardrobe, start with a foundation of neutrals and classic prints. You can then experiment with mixing two contrasting patterns. For instance, you could pair a simple stripe print with a bolder geometric pattern in a jumpsuit such as this Global Desi one.
Floral Prints
Floral prints are one of the most feminine and difficult trends to pull off, but you can easily make them work for you. Stick with a simple flower print and choose a color that compliments your skin tone. The floral pattern will draw the eye and camouflage areas of your body that you want to highlight. Larger floral prints are good for slimming and accentuate hourglass figures while smaller floral prints work well for petites.
Mixing floral prints with other patterns like polka dots or leopard print is fine, but it's important to keep the scale of the two different patterns roughly the same. Otherwise your outfit could look like Alice's Mad Hatter at the tea party.
Using floral prints in your tailored clothing is a fun way to add a pop of interest and whimsy to your wardrobe. Try a floral tie, pocket square or a floral-print shirt under a pinstripe suit jacket. Accessorize with a classic designer handbag or a pair of heels that are as chic as your new outfit.
Low-Rise Denim
There are few trends more terrifying than waist-grazing denim. Siena Filippi, a 22-year-old who upcycles vintage clothing in Boston, has started a series of videos to help fashionistas navigate “scary” spring and summer trends. One of those trends is low-rise jeans, which she says should be worn with a shirt that’s long enough to meet the bottom of your pants.
The ’90s are back with an onrush of nostalgia — platform boots, hair clips, peasant blouses and even cargo pants have resurfaced in recent years, but there’s one fad that’s particularly polarizing: low-rise jeans. According to Lyst, searches for these below-the-belly bottoms are up 58 percent year-over-year.
While millennials may look at this resurgence with suspicion, Gen Z embraces it, with influencers like Julia Fox, Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa flaunting their ab cleavage in bumster jeans on Instagram. To avoid looking dated, try pairing your low-rise jeans with quintessential ’90s pieces, such as a thong bra and oversized pink top (like this influencer did).
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