Spring 2009 Fashion Weeks most Wearable Trends
Along with loads of A-list celebrity sightings, New York Fashion Week is known for debuting important new fashion trends, and this season was no exception. While some, like sheer pants, bondage dresses and stomach-baring crop tops, are better left to red-carpet daredevils, there are plenty of pretty new styles anyone can pull off, including these fuss-free, flattering looks.
Hot Pink
While cobalt blue was the It color of 2008, magenta is shaping up to be the must-have shade of ‘09. Doo.Ri, Matthew Williamson and Adam Lippes coated their collections in the color—which is good news for the rest of us, as it flatters nearly every skin tone.Oversize Necklaces
Big glittering necklaces topped off many spring looks, but few shone as brightly as those seen on Vera Wang’s runway. Extra-long lariats like hers streamline the silhouette and update any outfit. Translation? One bold necklace is all you need to look fit and fashionable!Black-on-White Print
The little black dress just got a big boost: As seen at Oscar de la Renta’s show, artful black stripes on a white background make a fresh, graphic statement.The Oversize Pattern Bag
Why carry a basic-black bag when there are so many perky, colorfully printed totes available? On the Miss Sixty runway, models carried bags that matched their sundresses—a bold look that surely would prevent anyone from mistakenly swiping your handbag.Big Bangles
If the exotic layered-on look à la Marc Jacobs spring 2009 seems too complicated, simplify the new style by slipping on a few big bangles.Mix-and-Match Patterns
Designers put patterns together in unexpected ways this season. To pull off the kooky-cool style without looking crazy, take cues from Michael Kors and stick to patterns that share the same hues.The Military Jacket
Often called the Sergeant Pepper jacket—for its appearance on the cover of the Beatles’ 1967 album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band—the cropped military coat returns for spring. With a sharply tailored fit and subtle embellishment on the front, the style serves as a great alternative to the jean jacket or blazerColor-Block Prints
You’ll want to give floral prints a rest for a season or two. Instead, try bold blocks of color in complementary shades over spring’s loose, sexy pieces.Embellished Boho
Anna Sui, Diane von Furstenberg and other optimistic designers showed laid-back neo-hippie styles on the runway. Get into the swing of things with a colorful, breezy dress, beaded necklace and lace-up flat sandals. Peace out.
Relax-Fit Pants
Forget about wide-leg or skinny jeans. Spring’s must-have silhouette: relax-fit pants. Similar to the boyfriend jeans Katie Holmes has been spotted in lately, the new cut is loose and easy at the hips, then tapers delicately above the ankle. This wins the chilled-out title of Most Comfortable New Trend on the Catwalk!Zipper Accents
Once relegated to Michael Jackson impersonators and lead singers in punk bands, zipper accents turned up on spring’s most feminine pieces. The flirty zipper trim on Phillip Lim’s silk tank balances downtown edge with uptown elegance.
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