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Provided by Belk
Flowers and other garden-inspired details are hot for this spring.
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Arlene Goldstein, vice president of trend merchandising and fashion direction for Belk department stores, uses her 25 years of experience and her travels from New York to Paris and Milan to predict emerging trends and interpret them for customers.
When customers want to add new pieces to their wardrobe, Goldstein says, only items that they love and will wear repeatedly will make the cut.
Goldstein sees four distinct style statements for spring in women’s fashion. Here’s her take on those top trends, plus her list of the spring “must-haves.”
Nouveau Coco: Classics you’ll wear forever that have flirty dressmaker touches (ruffles, bows and draping). Chanel-like black and white spectator combinations along with lace, banding, dots and grid-inspired patterns are a perfect complement to these lady-like silhouettes. Step it up with interesting platforms, chain bags and new pearl options.
In the Garden: Rustic or elegant, this style statement is the season’s most important message because flowers and other garden-inspired elements are everywhere. Indulge in frocks covered in floral bouquets, often trimmed in frou-frou details. Say “yes” to a handbag, shoes or necklace with a flower motif that is front and center. Look for fabrics such as poplins, sheers, Swiss dots, chambrays and bleached denim. Hues are blues, and a wide range of corals and pinks.
Walk the Line: Sculptural style meets dramatic simplicity. Look for bold shoulders, geometric shapes and exposed hardware. It’s complemented by wearable accessories such as chains, bold necklines, cuffs, handbags in new shapes, and belts and shoes with architectural details.
Exotica: Get this look with exotic textiles, safari details, and tribal inspired trims and embellishments. Look for worldly prints such as tie-dye, fresh plaids and animal patterns. Layering, wrapping and tying are essential. Saturated neutrals and spice tones mixed with bright hues color this trend. In accessories and shoes, look for natural elements including leather, fringe, wood, snake and semi-precious stones.
Core updates for women
1. Flirty skirt with feminine details (a dome shape, uneven hem, folds, or ruching).
2. Handcrafted top with one-of-a-kind details such as raw edges, origami folds, pleats, embellishments.
3. Denim, whether it’s a jacket, vest, dress, jeans or a bag.
4. New classic cardigan.
5. A feminine blouse that’s versatile enough to pair with a pencil skirt or jeans.
6. Anything floral, particularly prints in lush colors, but keep the silhouette simple.
7. Ruffled dress that’s ladylike with tiers in one place or all over.
8. Bold necklace with decorative elements (mixed metals, tangled chains, flowers, pearls and jewels).
9. Jeweled sandals with beads or rhinestones.
