Fashion Worthy
It’s Almost Spring! Easy Dressing on Trend for 2021 By Holly Bell
There’s a reason that spring inspires more paintings than any other season of the year. A beautiful multi-colored spring bloom is inspiration all by itself! On the fashion horizon, designers are taking their cue from Mother Nature. Dresses are bursting with patterns both floral and tropical that are fun and so easy to wear! Soft colorations in sweet pastels remind us of the“flower child”era. Those of you who are old enough to remember it—don’t think you’re too old to wear it! After a cold and snowy winter of hibernation, we are all craving a burst of spring. This season’s floral patterns will make you feel like you are tiptoeing through the tulips and smelling the aromatic hyacinth! Like a tie-dyed Monet, floral looks are fun to add to your collection. Add a sun hat and a strappy flat sandal for a cool and comfortable style. These florals are not the “prairie dresses” of the past. Designers have added touches of lace, cut-outs, or crochet for an updated twist. If you feel like you need to add a little edge, add a leather or denim jacket for some contrast. A fresh “borrowed from the boys” look is the overly long button-down shirt, done up as a dress. Pop on a belt and a short vest or jacket for a tailored look. To wear the shirtdress another way, don a long skirt over it. This is a great look, especially if the skirt is a little sheer—the bottom half of the shirt acts as a slip! Another great dress look is the floral print kimono dress. Belted and closed, it is a great summer frock. Worn open, with jeans and a tee underneath, it becomes a casual yet elegant new look. The shoulder and sleeve are still important factors in this spring’s ready-to-wear. Billowing, cut-out, and slit sleeves, along with a shawl or cape, make a great romantic design element. Jumpsuits are still going strong. Worn in a loose fit and belted, the jumpsuit offers a modern “one and done” outfit! White will be prominent this spring and summer. White always looks beautiful and chic. If you are like me, though, you need to add one of those stain-removal pens to your purse to keep blotches at bay! When you want to look especially sharp, you simply cannot
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April 2021