Spring and Summer 2013 Fashion Trends

Spring and Summer 2013 Fashion Trends

Depending on where you live, the weather may or may not be warming up, but Spring 2013 Fashion trends are definitely heating up the runways.  Paris fashion week has passed and designers, editors and forecasters alike are all abuzz with excitement for the hot colors of Spring.

Themes:

There are several bold looks or themes making a statement this Spring and Summer season.  Colour-blocking and piecing of mixed fabrics is big.  Shine and sparkle continue to be on-trend along with spikes and studs. Long flowing skirts are making a big splash, paired with mid-riff exposing structured tops.  To go along with the mid-riff exposure, “peek-a-boo” looks are also a big hit for Spring and Summer 2013.  Structured dresses, jackets, and tops are being pieced in a way to allow small mesh panels or open areas to showcase a bit of mid-riff, side boob or center cleavage, without taking too much away from the imagination.  Bold geometric patterns in contrasting colours continue to be big, especially in black and whites, paired with a pop of a bold bright coloured solid (i.e. for example a black and white checkerboard dress paired with bright yellow pumps or handbag).   Last year we first started to see the re-emergence of ruffles with the “peplum”.  This year ruffles take it a step further with large bold flounces at not only the waist, but also the shoulders and hem-lines of garments.  Friffly A-line dresses are a big looks for Spring and Summer 2013 as well in either bright eyelets or bold floral prints.  Asian and brocaide prints also continue to be popular.  Sporty inspired look continues to climb with sporty/spectator apparel in meshes and synthetics, tennis skirts, and wedge-heeled high-top sneakers.  And another look re-emerging from the 90’s is the “Dress over jeans/pants”.  Appearing in Spring, mostly in the form of light-weight flowy sheer dresses over a more fitted bottom.

Fashion Colours:

Neons continue to be big for Spring and Summer 2013.  Not just in your bold trend pieces, accessories and sporty-look items, but also in your basics.  Trade in your Standard denim skinny jeans for a pair in neon pink or bright yellow!  Change in your basic fitted, tanks and button-up blouses for ones in a light-weight bold neon solid or pattern!  All neons welcome!  Bright yellow is a big key colour for the season as well as emeralds, turquoises and cool tones.

Fabrications:

Leather, Pleather, Sheers and Nettings continue to be big for this season.  Clear plastics are also making a big comeback in trims and accessories.  Sequin, Laces, Eyelet, as well as lace cut or pierced leathers.

Fashion Pieces:

Fashion pieces for Spring and Summer 2013 are funky and fun!   High-waisted faux-leather or coated cotton skinny pants are a great basic to mix and match this season. Long flowing skirts with a high waist band pair nicely with a structured waist-length top or mid-riff tee or tank.  Peplum and mid-riff tops are a must for Spring and Summer 2013.  Understandably, mid-riffs are not for everybody, but if you can pull it off, go ALL OUT!  Many silhouettes in necklaces continue to be within the realm of trend, but Chokers are in an over-all climb on the runway and likely to continue for at least a couple more seasons.  See-through plastic handbags and accessories are a big essential for Spring and Summer 2013, Summer transitioning more into open weave natural elements in the mix.  And all types of bold accessories in a bold bright solid colour are popping up for the warmer weather seasons.  For shoes, pointed toe pumps and ballet flats continue to be a must-have.  Chunky and platform heals also continue to be big, especially in bold colours and patterns.  Metallic or shine fabrication gladiator boots upgrade us from the past few summer’s gladiator sandal trend, and wedge-heeled high-top sneakers are the finishing piece to polish off your sporty looks for the season.

 

Spring and Summer 2013 Looks:

Watch your fav fashion shows, Runways, and Magazines for a multitude of on-trend look ideas.  Here are just a few I came up with out of my own closet of goodies.

 

Black & whited fitted waist-length blazer, black & white polka dot A-line skirt, Bright yellow fitted Tee underneath blazer to POP trend colour.  Accessorized with oversized, layered pearl necklace and black patent pointed toe ballet flats.

 

 

 

 

Black pierced faux leather sleeveless peplum top, snake-skin printed skinny jeans, ethic-detailed black and silver crystal bib necklace, black pattent pumps.

 

 

 

 

Black & white striped short-sleeved peplum top with over-sized black & white leopard print flower brooch, salmon cropped skinny jeans

 

 

 

 

Asian print sheer blouse, Black satin corsett, black coated cotton skinny pants, solid metal choker necklace.

 

 

 

 

Neon floral print A-line knee-length dress, Gladiator heeled sandals, greecian-style gold leave choker necklace, chunky geometric shaped gold metal bangle bracelets, black leather belt with gold metal studs.

 

 

 

 

Sheer black short dress over neon yellow jeggings, black wedge booties, large blue and gold pendant necklace, large tropical parrot ring.  (This look would be even better if the sheer dress and booties were in a solid bright colour, like a pink or coral)

 

 

 

 

Neon pink fitted sports tank, black mesh/fishnet short-sleeved top, solid black mini skirt, neon pink and yellow striped nylon handbag, black and pink glitter high-top wedge sneakers.