Summer Styles
If you are worrying about what to wear this summer and are needing a look that is more office-appropriate, or are just bored with the old standbys of short-shorts and strappy tank tops, fear not. New York resident Bianca Posterli, Associate Editor of Chic Report and a reporter for the website Fashion Week Daily, as well as the Editorial Assistant for The Daily and the Mini magazines shares her style tips on how to look amazing when the temperature begins to rise.
Posterli predicts the biggest trends we will be seeing this summer will be less about flashing an excess amount of skin and will rely more on romantic cuts and billowy shapes.
Ladies, for your torso and below, say good-bye to the micro-mini and hello to flowing skirts that add an air of mystery and a sense of fun. Hippie looks, with floral prints and flowing gowns will be making a revival, accompanied by appropriate scarves, hats, and wraps to complete the look.
If you are not one for the gypsy-chic look, channel your inner Charlotte York with a nice A-Line skirt cinched at the waist. “Belted looks are still in, very much giving girls the natural waists” says Posterli. “So get to the gym!”
Menswear-inspired options are also chic, but beware of overdosing on this trend. One key piece is all you need to make this layered look pop. Going overboard will only make you look like you are auditioning for an Annie Hall remake. After all, you want to look like you borrowed your boyfriend’s sweater, not raided Diane Keaton’s closet.
“Gucci has a great example…with long boyfriend-type blazers over pants and shirts.”
As for the hot colors, brights are always en vogue during the warmer months, but watch for extreme neon hues making a resurgence in the coming months. Even your nails can get in on this trend.
“Essie has a fabulous collection out for summer with bright orange, yellow, pink, and purple that can give you the neon trend without a huge push for the color all over your outfit.”
If you do not feel bold enough to rock the blinding brights, bold blues in deep hues will also be a big color in the fashion world, as will shades of purple. Posterli notes that these hues are versatile enough to be worn throughout autumn, “so it’s a good color to invest in.”
These tips can work for anyone, regardless of location or budget. While some might spring for a dazzling blue ball gown, you might opt for a simple accessory, such as a blue headband or cocktail ring. The choice is totally yours.
For more stylish tips, and to read more of Posterli’s work, check out Fashion Week Daily’s website.
-Justin
