Spring ’08 Clothing Trends
Compliments of People Magazine – StyleWatch & InStyle Magazine
(Clin-Spa has identified the trends for Spring 2008, so you don’t have too)
GET YOUR WARDROBE READY FOR BOLD PATTERNS, VIBRANT COLORS, UNUSUAL FABRIC TREATMENTS, MIXING PATTERNS, AND FUN ACCESSORIES!
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1. Super Bright Colors/ Color Block Patterns: Candy Apple Red, Hot Pink, Orange, Canary Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Fuchsia, Apple Green, Lime Green, Jade, Turquoise and Bright Purple. Mix with Black &/or White or mix colors together – try fuchsia and orange together!
2. Bold Jewelry: Leave the layered look behind and embrace strong geometric shapes in copper, metal, brass, wood, resin, and plastic “retro” looks. Try painted wood bangle bracelets, colorful stretch wood bracelets or acrylic tortoise bangles.
3. Tribal, Global & Floral Patterns: Bold colored American Indian prints, leopard, giraffe-prints, and Hindu Inspired patterns in silky fabrics to give a Balinese feel, but the cut is modern. Floral “art” prints are impressionistic, abstract splatters, strokes, and shapes. Accessorize with large, beaded necklaces, and wide bangle bracelets and cuffs.
4. Ombre & Sheer Fabrics: Soft, ethereal style in gradient bright colors to soft shades, but NOT froufrou. Example: Soft fabric shirt dress in soft color with darker color fading to bottom of dress. Blouses in silk chiffon with neck tie. Pair with knee length boots or sandals. Wear sheer fabric tops with tank top or crew neck underneath.
5. Black and White – It’s the new black, in strong artistic and “mod” prints, as well as two-tone black and white graphic bags and shoes with metal accents.
6. ‘70’s Disco Glam: High waist, wide leg pants and trousers, shiny black leggings with a long top, antique-gold metal cobra chain belt, deco quilt metallic quilt bag, snake bangle bracelet.
7. Embellished Shoes and Bags: Vibrant patchwork snakeskin patterns, metallic gladiator sandals and gladiator pumps in the brown family (tan, beige, chocolate) which blend in well and elongate legs, bejeweled and studded flats, candy color bags and shoes, tribal or African print canvas shoes, T-strap brown leather or black patent sandals and wedge heels, neutral leather bags and shoes in muted shades of cream, tan and grey add a modern, elegant touch to any outfit.
8. Safari Looks and Military Chic: Think Banana Republic. Button-down shirts & jackets with button pockets, military inspiration detail, and brown belt. Pair with floral prints, white accent pieces, “top gun” leather-trimmed metal aviator sunglasses, cocktail shorts, and sandals or stilettos.
9. Full Skirts & Shirt-dresses for casual wear and Goddess dresses for formal wear: Skirts & dresses are fitted around the waist and full at the bottom, and worn with ties/bows, and super-wide or skinny belts. Look for details - trimmed with ruffles, zippers or button-down front, gathered hem, and mixed patterns, in short and long lengths. Dresses are high waist, one-shoulder, halter or tube-top styled. Skirts are pleated, with the most flattering length right above the knee. Pair with fitted tops and blouses, dip-dye color cardigan or trench coat. Goddess dresses are often a one-shoulder Grecian toga, draping, not clinging.
