Spring Break
Summer '09: Colors are in
Natalie Abreu
Issue date: 5/1/09 Section: Focus
Summer seems to have come a little early this year, with the gorgeous Storrs weather sweltering into the 70s and 80s this past week. As the weather gets hot, so do the fashion trends for summer '09. Here are some tips to keep up with the hottest fashion trends while keeping cool.
Texture
The overall theme in summer '09 fashion, hands-down, is texture. Fabrics, jewelry, prints and accessories, like shoes and bags, all have some sort of textural element to them that makes them more interesting to wear and, of course, to be seen in.
Color Palette
The popular colors this summer hit every end of the spectrum, from metallic gold and silver to bright colors like pink, fuchsia, coral, blue, emerald green and purple. Simple color combinations like black and white, as well as nude creams and pale roses, are also fashion statements right now. Combinations can also be applied to break up bright colors in simple ways, like pairing a black belt with white shoes.
Asymmetrical
The one-shoulder top, dress and even swimsuit are beautiful and easy ways to make a fashion statement this summer. A one-shoulder asymmetric garment can also be adorned with braids, bows, ruffles, jewels and fringe. The one-shoulder trend goes hand-in-hand with the next trend on this list.
Draping
The elegant Grecian theme, with loose flowing fabric draped usually at the waist or side waist, is especially popular in dresses, blouses and skirts. This style helps to flatter your natural curves in a modest way. Plus, it's a good excuse to wear those gladiator sandals again before that trend goes out of style, too.
Statement jewelry
Big hoop earrings, big bangles, and chunky adorned necklaces that all scream "fashion statement" are also all the rage. And the good thing is that they can be easily and cheaply bought at any thrift store. This trend will keep your wallet as weighed down as your ears in those chandelier earrings! But when it comes to overstated jewelry, less is certainly more. Only wear two pieces of statement jewelry at a time, such as earrings and bangles. These over-the-top accessories would also work well with the next fashion trend on the list.
Texture
The overall theme in summer '09 fashion, hands-down, is texture. Fabrics, jewelry, prints and accessories, like shoes and bags, all have some sort of textural element to them that makes them more interesting to wear and, of course, to be seen in.
Color Palette
The popular colors this summer hit every end of the spectrum, from metallic gold and silver to bright colors like pink, fuchsia, coral, blue, emerald green and purple. Simple color combinations like black and white, as well as nude creams and pale roses, are also fashion statements right now. Combinations can also be applied to break up bright colors in simple ways, like pairing a black belt with white shoes.
Asymmetrical
The one-shoulder top, dress and even swimsuit are beautiful and easy ways to make a fashion statement this summer. A one-shoulder asymmetric garment can also be adorned with braids, bows, ruffles, jewels and fringe. The one-shoulder trend goes hand-in-hand with the next trend on this list.
Draping
The elegant Grecian theme, with loose flowing fabric draped usually at the waist or side waist, is especially popular in dresses, blouses and skirts. This style helps to flatter your natural curves in a modest way. Plus, it's a good excuse to wear those gladiator sandals again before that trend goes out of style, too.
Statement jewelry
Big hoop earrings, big bangles, and chunky adorned necklaces that all scream "fashion statement" are also all the rage. And the good thing is that they can be easily and cheaply bought at any thrift store. This trend will keep your wallet as weighed down as your ears in those chandelier earrings! But when it comes to overstated jewelry, less is certainly more. Only wear two pieces of statement jewelry at a time, such as earrings and bangles. These over-the-top accessories would also work well with the next fashion trend on the list.
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