Hands up if you’ve grown properly, excruciatingly bored of that knit and lounge wear you bought to get through the latest lockdown. While we’re not saying you should banish your sets to the back of your wardrobe forever (they are perfect for flying in if we ever get to go on holiday again, after all), with the changing weather heralding a bit of optimism, it’s time to get a bit more creative and colourful with your clothing collection!
With spring on the way and the majority of us looking forward to lockdown restrictions lifting, now is the ideal time to invest in some new styles to make sure your collection is right on-trend. With the help of the fashion experts at Whispering Smith, we take a closer look at 5 upcoming spring/summer styles to invest in now.
THINK PINK, BUBBLEGUM PINK
Remember those Barbie dream cars in bright Bubblegum Pink? Well, that very specific colour is going to be huge this season. The shade was seen on all the S/S 21 runways and the excited editors at Who What Wear are predicting that this is going to be the defining shade of the season.
Big, brash and bold, bubble gum pink certainly makes a statement, but believe it or not, it can be refined and restrained, too. Pair a bubble gum top with some pastel trousers or vice versa to tone the pink down. Grey and camel also tend to work well with this bright colour, bringing some stability to an otherwise garish outfit.
JOYFUL DRESSES
This summer, we all need a break from the beige monotony of endless lockdowns. As such, we’re so eager to have some fun with our fashion. According to Who What Wear, “Escapism was a theme that many designers explored for SS21”, with “clothes designed for a post lockdown world and as an antidote to all that loungewear’’ taking centre stage and having a real presence on the virtual catwalk.
This has been realised in OTT dresses with vibrant colours and feel-good prints hitting the high street stores with enthusiasm. Indeed, in 2021, expect to see rainbow prints and tropical motifs enjoying another stellar year, and loads of colourful, vibrant enthusiasm reflected in our clothes.
So, this spring/summer, invest in joyful dress – the more OTT, the better.
FUZZY, FLUFFY SLIP ON SLIDES
We’ve spent lockdown living in our slippers, and when the moment arrives, your feet deserve a new treat to slip into. This Spring and Summer, convenience and playfulness are the buzzwords, from cute clogs to platform sandals and excessive, embellished trainers.
One trend we’re particularly digging is fluffy, slip on shoes. Toeing the line between indoor slippers and acceptable outdoor shoes, slipper-slides (as we like to call them) are the ultimate transitional show, from the colder months to the warmer ones, and from the indoors to the out.
These are fun and made for frolicking – something we’re hoping to do lots of this summer! Not only do they look super cute, they also give you a chance to show off your vibrant, summery nail polish. We can’t wait.
DYE PRINTS
This summer it’s all about tie-dye. According to to Cosmopolitan, “At this point in 2021, tie-dye sets are the new office wear, sleepwear, and just general ”home-wear,” so if you don’t already have five pairs in your closet, you’ll want to nab one of these cute combos immediately’’.
Working well across both women’s and men’s collections, tie dye prints can be incorporated into sweatshirts and t-shirts, creating the ultimate casual style. Think colours like pink, green or blue to keep it traditional, or why not go bold and choose something multicoloured? Tie dye is a great choice for evoking that free-spirited side we’re all desperate for, and works well as holiday-wear, too. As such, you can’t go wrong with it for the upcoming season.
WHITE DENIM JEANS
We’re not sure if white jeans have ever gone out of fashion, but one thing’s for sure – they are back with a vengeance this spring/summer.
White jeans have something of a reputation for being awkward to wear, but during the spring and summer seasons, they really come into their own. This season, high-rise, wide legged jeans are most brilliantly realised in ‘70s-style silhouettes, with the relaxed, wide legged fit (no skinny jeans, please) representing a great transition from our sweatpants.
Moreover, if you’re looking for transitional ways to bring your winter wardrobe into spring, changing the colour of jeans you wear, from black and blue to a light, bright white, is an effortless solution.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Now is the time for bright, vibrant colours and clothes that are made to have fun in. We can’t wait to see what you’re wearing when we’re all set free!