The sun is shining, flowers are blooming and as of March 20, spring is officially in full swing. While the seasons are changing, so are the latest fashion trends. While some are new, others are beginning to repeat themselves from previous decades (gasp).
With the help of a few of the top fashion companies, here is a list of this season’s top trends that you can afford.
First off, fringe and lots of it. This look graced the runways of fashion week on jackets, purses, blazers and boots from a multitude of designers. Some pieces include short fringe, while others are a bit longer, but nonetheless these are expected to take street style by storm.
Although flapper girls first wore fringe as early as the 1920s, it continues to make its appearance down the runway for designers such as Ralph Lauren and Marco de Vincenzo. For college students looking for something a little less pricey, Forever 21 has fringed boots, bags, vests, tops, tanks, dresses and even swimsuits for as low as $11.
Next up, flared jeans. Although this look does kind of take you back to the ’70s, it is in style for spring 2015. Don’t worry about digging through your mom’s closet to try out this trend, however; you can purchase your own flared pant for just $29.99 in a variety of rinses and washes at American Eagle.
“I think [this is] what women are ready for, you have seen the skinny [jean] for so long, this is flattering on all body types,” said Lilliana Vasquez, author of “The Cheap Chica’s Guide to Style.”
Who said fashion trends just have to be for the ladies? Gents, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.
Stay in style and stay cool with above-the-knee Bermuda shorts. While temperatures are increasing rapidly, so is this trend. These shorts come in a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, depending on what you feel like pairing them with. They can be found for as low as $10 at Forever 21 in the men’s section.
Last, but certainly not least: colored suede. This is a trend suitable for both men and women. For men, colored suede can be done on jackets, blazers, shirts or even a pair of oxford shoes. For women, it can done well on skirts, dresses, coats, tops, shoes and handbags.
It was done well on the runway for both men and women from fashion designers like Saint Laurent and Chanel. For something a little more within the budget, Urban Outfitters has a wide variety of faux suede products for as little as $29.99.
Overall, the most important recurring fashion trend for the spring season is a lighter color palette. While in the wintertime it is easy to wear dark colors due to the cold, gloomy weather, spring is all about lighter colors.
“In the winter, I look for more dark colors like black, browns, olive green and burnt orange,” said junior communication studies major Kristin Atwan. “but in the spring I look for more pastels and brighter colors.”
It is no surprise that pastels and bright colors were found in the Pantone Fashion Color Report for spring 2015 with “cooler and softer color choices with subtle warm tones [to] follow a minimalistic en plein air theme, taking a cue from nature.”
These colors include aquamarine, scuba blue, Lucite green, classic blue, toasted almond, strawberry ice, tangerine, custard, marsala and glacier gray.
With so many trends and colors to choose from, you can be sure to stay in style with any of these pieces without having to break the bank.