Forgive us for being so bold, but has there ever been a more urgent, intense demand for a glow-up than now? We’ve been stuck indoors for so long, decked out in various configurations of pyjama, all dressed down and nowhere to go, that we’ve forgotten what it feels like to get properly glammed up. We’re not even sure we know how to anymore.
But party season approaches, and provided the government’s road map doesn’t suddenly veer off course, we should be stepping out and socialising before spring is out.
12th April, 17th May or 21st June…whichever date you have your focus fixed on, we think it’s safe to assume that you’re planning to step out in style. We certainly are. To help you get your look just right in time for the lifting of lockdown, we’ve teamed up with Hush Style to introduce these 6 items to freshen up your style for Spring 2021.
PINK SUITS
Pink is in this spring. From brash and bold bubble gum pink hues that make a statement to more restrained, pale pastel pinks and everything in between, expect to see the shade everywhere. The former was seen on all the S/S21 runways and the excited editors at Who What Wear are predicting that this is going to be the defining shade of the season.
We also saw the suit on celebrities voting in last year’s US elections, and it became something of a political statement. This was down to a collaboration between Argent and Supermajority, who came together to create a four-piece hot pink collection under a campaign titled “Ambition Suits You”. The proceeds for every sale of this collection go towards Supermajority’s mission to embolden women to “unapologetically give a voice to the issues that matter most to them and step into their collective power.”
The founder and CEO of Argent, told Refinery29. “In this high-stakes moment for women, we wanted to lean into our collective femininity and celebrate our ambition — owning pink as our gender identifier, but leveraging a bold shade that communicates both playfulness and power.”
HEAVY TRACK SOLE ANKLE BOOTS
Put a spring in your step and your best foot forward in a pair of uber-trendy heavy track sole ankle boots. This spring, the bovver boot has been reimagined and has been bothering the pages of fashion magazines in recent weeks as sure-footed celebs don theirs for lengthy lockdown strolls.
It seems like heavy track sole rubber ankle and knee high boots are growing in popularity, emblematic (and encouraging) of outward bound hikes in the wilderness – or simply struts through the streets of London – whenever the government grants us the chance.
Yep, these heavy duty, stomping style shoes are the antithesis of those slippers we’ve been wearing for months on end, and make a statement that you’re reading to go anywhere, and any time, in a moment’s notice. And that’s not something we’ve been able to say recently!
While you’re here, why not skip over a season and get ahead by checking out these 5 shoes we’re coveting for Summer 2021.
FUN-GLASSES
Eyes back in the room! We cannot wait to be in a beer garden somewhere, squinting in the sun, with a warm, plastic lager in hand. Even more so, we cannot wait to be hiding behind some sunglasses the following day, maintaining a level of cool at odds with our massive excitement at spring kicking into gear.
This season, expect to see spring wardrobes embracing fun and frivolity via their accessories, particularly ‘fun-glasses’. Nope, not some vaguely creepy novelty specs beloved by a disgraced former public figure, but rather, some stylish sunglasses with just a little sense of mischief thrown in for good measure.
Last month, British Vogue predicted seven key sunglasses trends for SS21, with colourfully-rimmed retro cat eye shades by Ralph Lauren, Miu Miu and Versace all capturing the current national desire for style and silliness. Expect to see our eyewear adopting a similarly playful bent!
DENIM JUMPSUITS
Boris Johnson’s ‘Stay at Home’ message was certainly effective in one sense; it served to arrest the seemingly unstoppable rise of the jumpsuit. Be honest; no one is wearing this ubiquitous fashion item at home. The implications for easy trips to the toilet aside, the jumpsuit has somewhat suffered wardrobe-wise when leisurewear has been just so close to hand and just so easy to wear. There’s been a whole lot of leisure and not much jumping, to put it simply.
Denim is set to be the key trend in the world of jumpsuits this season, in a slightly baggier style than recent seasons have suggested. This feels emblematic of a certain carefree spirit we’re hoping to channel, with the added bonus of that extra bit of warmth meaning we can effortlessly transition from day drinking to evening dancing in style. If you’re doing so, wear one with a light jacket and you won’t be given the cold shoulder by fashionistas or the unpredictable weather. We’re really sorry about that joke.
TIE-DYE PRINTS
Perhaps you’ve seen it speculatively appearing in high street windows in the last few weeks, ready for re-opening. Maybe you’re wondering why your little sister has suddenly started asking your mum for her 1960s fashion advice? Or maybe your ‘glow-up’ has involved a psychoactive expanding of your horizons during lockdown? Either way, you’ve probably realised that this spring, 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 with that sense of mischief and virtue open mindedness we keep extolling.
Think colours like pink, green or blue to keep it traditional, or why not go bold and choose something multicoloured? Be brave and confident; this style suits such a swagger perfectly!
SWEATPANTS & SHIRTS
As we all emerge from hibernation, blinking into the light, expect to see sartorial references to the previous year being made by fashionistas who like to wear their playful sides for all to see.
This connection between our past lives as hermits and our re-introduction into the ‘new normal’ will be most aptly realised via stark clothing contrasts; think tailored, suit trousers paired with fleeces or sweatpants worn with crisp, white shirts. This contrast keeps one foot in the security of home whilst placing the other tentatively into the great unknown of Spring 2021 and beyond.
We can’t wait!