I know it's still January, but Spring lines have already dropped, and before you rush out to buy the latest trends, check your closet!
Stripes - I know you were taught that horizontal stripes make you look big, but that's a lie! Pull out your hidden stripes and rock them with pride. Those of you who still refuse, rest assured vertical stripes are in!
Green - the color of the season, you will be completely stylish March 17th.
Water - an inspiration for multiple designers this season ...
Mid Drift - since my six pack hasn't arrived yet, I won't be baring a chic little peek
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| Oscar de la Renta |
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| Michael Kors |
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| Charlotte Ronson |
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| Timo Weiland |
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| Lauren Warren (I guess I am a recessionista after all. Homemade maxi) Thanks Pintrest! Necklace Francesca |
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| Ann Taylor and various boutique apparel I already had a closet full of water and stripes! Lucky me! |
The next spring trend has not been in my closet since I was a high-school-youth-group camper who needed shorts that wouldn't "tempt" the boys. Believe me there was absolutely no tempting in my boy-repellent shorts! I am short and long shorts on my body attract ... well not boys.
Bermuda Shorts - before you cringe, there is good news. This revamped trend might not be so bad they are baggier and a little more chic. I might be seduced into buying a pair!
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| Peter Som, Rag and Bone, DKNY |
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| Shorts: Abercrombie decades old Top: Ann Taylor Jewelry: Stella and Do |
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| Chloe |
Don't be alarmed I styled a pair of my husbands old shorts to see if I liked the trend on my body. Trend Status: currently undecided. I just don't feel sexy ... I think it is the plaid, but if I were at least a foot taller and they weren't plaid, I would be all over these shorts!
All White - I might need a tan and a no stain zone, but I already have white in my closet!
Over-sized Ruffles - I love bows, ruffles, and sparkles. I am so in heaven on this trend! My closet it already stocked!
60s Silhouettes - Classic
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| Louise Vuitton |
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| Dress: Anne Kline Jewelry: Stella and Dot I added a 70s flair with the head band. |
Summer Suits - definitely not practical for summer in the south, but possibly practical for spring. Trend status - weather permitting.
Peek-a-boo Sheer - Never in real life would I attempt this trend.
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| Victoria Beckham |
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| Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Helmut Lang |
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| Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs |
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| Jacket: Banana Republic Top: Ann Taylor Loft Short: J. Crew |
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| Jacket: Lauren Conrad Top: Ann Taylor Shorts: J. Crew Jewelry: Stella and Dot |
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| Shirt: Old Navy Skirt: J. Crew Jewelry: Stella and Dot |
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| Creatures of the Wind |
Chambray and Denim - so long are the days of denim = white trash. We gave denim a classier name Chambray and Voila' it's all over the runways!
Finally flats are the last trend.
Flats and Low Heels - Victoria Beckham will not be happy about this trend, and generally I wouldn't either. However, since moving to the retirement community, I have felt habitually over dressed everywhere I go. Therefore, I am gladly welcoming flats into my wardrobe!
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| Shirt: Calvin Klein Shoes: Jessica Simpson Jewelry: Stella and Dot |
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| Peter Som, Marc Jacobs |
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Nice. Looks like you're having a great time living 55 and over communities on long island. People there must be very nice.
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