One of my favorite things about spring aside from the longer days and warmer weather is putting my dark, big and bulky winterish clothing—(I live in LA), in the back of my closet, and putting my light and colorful wardrobe front and center. This is also a perfect time to decide what you no longer want (that’s a whole other topic), but more importantly what you need.
Inspired by NYFW Spring 2017, vibrant stripes, trench coats, slogans and graphics, shoulder details, sportswear, seaside stripes and nautical inspired, nudes and tans, floral prints, iridescence, and bright and pastel solid colors are what you’ll be seeing a lot of in the warmer months to come. Scroll down to see where you can get the look for under $200.
Vibrant, and bright colorful stripes were all over the runway in a variation of designs and textures. From maxi and bodycon dresses, to skirts and crop tops. They all had one thing in common they were bold.
- X Revolve – Sweater Dress, $168
- Free People – Striped Sweater, $98
- Boohoo – Stripe High Low Maxi Dress, $18
- Milly – Strapless Top, $189
- Sonia Rykiel – Striped Silk and Cotton-blend Top, $197.80
- Hanita – Striped Blouse, $60
- NBD – X Revolve Benton Skirt, $138
- Maison About – Mini Skirt, $40
- Motel – Carnival Dress, $30
- Isa Arfren – Striped Shirt, $198
- Biancoghiaccio – Short Dress, $51
- House of Holland – Striped Jacquard Mini Skirt, $185
- Forever 21 – Chevron Striped Maxi Skirt, $23
- Free People – What A Flirt Sweater Set, $66.60
Nothing says spring like putting your winter coats in the back of your closet, and buying a new trench coat to transition into the warmer months to come. This spring, trench coats in neutral and bold hues, in a variety of textures and lengths will be one of the most sought after trends.
- H&M – Short Trench Coat, $70
- H&M – Short Trench Coat, $70
- Lands’End – Harbor Trench Coat, $109
- With Chic – Trench Coat, $54.99
- Forever New – Tina Trench Coat, $140
- Calvin Klein – Hooded Belted Trench Coat, $200
- Wilsons Leather – Double-Breasted Hooded Trench Coat, $179
- Boohoo – Silky Midi Trench Coat, $28
- Topshop – Nylon Trench Coat, $150
- River Island – Light Pink Oversized Trench Coat, $150
- Lands’End – Harbor Trench Coat, $109
Designer Christian Dior created the “We Should All Be Feminist” tee for Rihanna’s charity, and soon others followed. This spring, political-inspired activist chic tees, like Topshop’s, “Femme Forever,” and H&Ms, “Girls Bite Back” will be a major hit, as well as light-hearted fun slogans and graphics.
- Haute Hippie – “I Just Want To Go Away” Jersey Tank, $43
- Joyrich – Ruff Repeat Pants, $138
- Cheap Monday – “Stockholm” Striped Sweater, $65
- Isabel Marant – Printed Skinny Pants, $198
- Adidas – “Banned From Normal” Tee, $65
- Self-Portrait – Andy Warhol Jersey Sweatshirt, $85
- Odi Et Amo – “1978” Mini Skirt, $35
- Moschino – Barbie Tee, $150
- Moschino – Graphic Skirt, $100
- Rag & Bone – “16” Oversized Top, $148
- Balmain – Metallic “#JoinTheArmy” Jersey Tank, $180
- Rebel Yell – “Bonjour” Campbell Sweater, $40
- Moschino – “Signs” Stretch Skirt, $193
- Opening Ceremony – Cropped Printed Terry Sweatshirt, $88
- H&M – “Girls Bite Back” Sweatshirt, $10
- Topshop – “Femme Forever” Tee, $28
- Balmain – “Le Rock Parisien” Tee, $107
- Adidas x UO – “New York” Striped Pullover, $90
Shoulder details, from cold-shoulder, one-shoulder, cut-out shoulder to split shoulder, these styles were all the rage on the runway, and featured in tops, dresses, rompers, jackets, and jumpsuits.
- Rachel Zoe – Off The Shoulder Silk Top, $111
- W118 by Walter Baker – Cutout Blouse, $79
- Nasty Gal – Plunging Dress, $36
- Helmut Lang – One-Shoulder Silk Blouse, $171
- Nasty Gal – Cold Shoulder Top, $36
- Revolve – Mini Dress, $161
- Boohoo – Off The Shoulder Collar Shirt Dress, $18
- W118 by Walter Baker – Off The Shoulder Floral-Print Maxi Dress, $98.10
- Haute Hippie – One-Shoulder Ruffled Silk Mini Dress, $178
- J.O.A. – Cutout Romper, $95
- Cynthia Rowley – Leopard Print Shift Dress, $200
- Boohoo – Lace Up Sweat Dress, $25
- Nasty Gal – Floral Jumpsuit, $70
- Self-Portrait – Cutout Leather and Lace Mini Dress, $190
- Tibi – Cutout Oversized Knit Sweater, $178
Spring 2017 showcases a new street style, called The New Sport; Athleisure. Designers are continuing to design on the trend of workout clothes that can be worn to the office and out to brunch, it’s a little more gym inspired and a little less streetwear.
- Koral – Mesh Sports Bra, $60.50
- Forever 21 – Metallic Pants, $23
- Joyrich x Playboy – Satin Jacket, $180
- Wildfox Couture – Rainbow Racing Stripe Pants, $155
- Lovers + Friends – Metallic Bomber Jacket, $72
- Love Moschino – Track Jacket, $118
- Dolls Kill – “Team 89” Tank Top, $7.50
- Dolls Kill – Sequin “Los Angeles” Jersey, $29
- Nasty Gal – Star Jacket, $90
- Adidas – Track Pants, $60
- T by Alexander Wang – Satin Track Pants, $124
- Forever 21 – Sports Bra, $13
- Club Des Sports – Windbreaker, $63
- Adidas by Stella McCartney – Capri Track Pants, $60
- Milly – Two-tone Mesh Jacket, $198
Preppy pinstripes, and beachy vibes in red, white, and blue, that say I just stepped off my Yacht. This style screams Olivia Palermo, or what Blair Waldorf would be wearing this spring while heading to The Hamptons.
- Nasty Gal – Off The Shoulder Top, $40
- W118 by Walter Baker – Off The Shoulder Striped Twill Top, $69
- Topshop – Star Embroidered Bardot Dress, $68
- Publish – Striped Crop Jeans, $27
- Show Me Your MuMu – Striped Lace Up Mini Dress, $140
- Faithful The Brand – Striped Wrap Skirt, $140
- Hilfiger Collection – American Icon Sweater, $190
- Faithful The Brand – Striped Jumpsuit, $200
- Petit Bateau – Jersey Sweatshirt, $69
- Frame – Patch Pocket Flared Jeans, $115
- Topshop – Striped Bardot Dress, $90
- Band of Outsiders – Striped Blazer, $135
- Mink Pink – Striped D Ring Shorts, $69
- Topshop – Striped Knot Top, $40
- Splendid – Stars and Stripes Mini Dress, $88.20
- pushBUTTON – Striped Oversize Top, $165
Head to toe nudes, beige, and tan can be worn to the office or out at night depending on the style and texture. This spring, neutral silhouettes in sheer, satin and floral overlays are one of the biggest trends.
- See by Chloe – Pleated Chiffon Maxi Skirt, $154
- Equipment – Silk Mini Dress, $147.20
- Iris and Ink – Layered Crepe Dress, $170
- Fame and Partners x Revolve – Midi Dress, $199
- Self-Portrait – Twill Wide-leg Pants, $92.50
- Splendid – Belted Stretch-knit Vest, $140
- Finders Keepers – Shoulder Dress, $112
- Needle & Thread – Embellished Tulle Dress, $193
- Ganni – Lace Dress, $190
- Boohoo – Kimono Sleeve Bodycon Dress, $18
- IRO – Crepe Top, $144
- Forever 21 – Metallic Maxi Dress, $47
- A.L.C – Crop Top, $188
- Boohoo – Cape Blazer, $19
- Boohoo – Tailored Tie Slim Trousers, $22
Beachy floral prints in maxi dresses, jumpsuits, mini dresses, and flowing tops, that are reminiscent of the big bold floral prints of the 60’s and 70’s.
- Relish – Floral Top, $45
- LPA – Maxi Dress, $144
- Boohoo – Bandeau Maxi Dress, $42
- Calvin Klein – Cold-Shoulder Maxi Dress, $129.50
- Diane Von Furstenberg – Embroidered Tulle Top, $165.60
- Nasty Gal – Maxi Dress, $60
- Nasty Gal – Jumpsuit, $70
- Joyrich – Flare Pants, $110
- Anna Sui – Silk-chiffon Mini Dress, $193
- Boohoo – Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress, $35
- Dolls Kill – Maxi Dress, $55
- Nasty Gal – Embroidered Mesh Top, $40
The 90’s are here to stay with the iridescence trend continuing into spring. Look for metallics, mini length skirts and dresses, sequins, crop tops, and bomber jackets.
- Pinko – Sequin Top, $43
- J.O.A. – Scoop Neck Tank, $62
- Boohoo – Metallic Thigh Split Midi Dress, $16
- Nasty Gal – Sequin Shorts, $60
- Boohoo – Sequin Skinny Trousers, $18
- Forever 21 – Metallic Knit Cami Dress, $45
- Boohoo – Sequin Tailored Blazer, $18
- Hudson Jeans – Metallic Skinny Jeans, $195
- Boohoo – Sequin Mesh Bodycon Dress, $42
- Boohoo – Metallic Skinny Stretch Trousers, $18
- Forever 21 – Clear Bomber Jacket, $48
- Monica Lending – Metallic Bomber Jacket, $84
- Alice + Olivia – Sequined Tulle Top, $192.50
- Motel – Sequin Dress, $72
- Nasty Gal – Holographic Mini Skirt, $60
- Greylin – Sequin Mini Dress, $105
- Revise – Sequin Blouse, $86
One of the biggest trends on the runway for Spring 2017 were designer’s creating head to toe styles in the same color scheme. They opted for solid colors inspired by bright and pastel pallets (think sherbet and candy), in pinks, teals, yellows, violets, and tangerine.
- Glamorous – Crochet Top, $39
- Nasty Gal – Mesh Romper, $80
- Anonyme Designers – Top, $50
- Supertrash – Blazer, $31
- Tart Collections – Maxi Dress, $110
- Numph – Ombre Mini Skirt, $119
- Diane Von Furstenberg – Sheer Silk Shirt, $105
- Raoul – Ruffled Silk Midi Dress, $190
- Weili Zheng – Sweatshirt, $24
- Elizabeth and James – Ruffled Silk-chiffon Top, $98
- Alice + Olivia – Silk-blend Satin Shorts, $94
- Boohoo – Off The Shoulder Midi Dress, $21
- Alice + Olivia – Pleated Dress, $192.50
- Halston Heritage – One-shoulder Satin Mini Dress, $138
- Boohoo – Wrap Tie Bodycon Dress, $18
- Boohoo – Plunge Maxi Dress, $18
XoXo,