With the summer upon us, women everywhere are trying to fill their closets with outfits that are at the same time functional and fashionable. From sandals to peep-toed shoes, there's something available for everyone that makes a statement and can keep you cool under the hot sun.
Trends from last summer that are lasting into this season include: sleek and slinky flapper fringes; butterfly-themed ornaments and motifs; the one-shouldered dress and bathing suit. One style trend you can expect to see make a comeback this summer is a return to elegant femininity with skirts and dresses and classic, light-fabric ladies pants.
Something every woman should have in the summer is a stylish but simple cotton chemise, linen or silk. In terms of function, it's important to keep comfortable in everyday situations, especially when working outside. For today's woman, she needs to be able to keep her cool and look great whether she's buying and selling on Bay Street or landscaping Oakville.
It's easy to fall into a trap of looking too casual, with loose denim and t-shirts. After hours, do you want the world thinking that you worked with a flat iron and hair crimper in the mirror or worked with iron and sheet metal crimper on a construction site?
Styles for tops this summer involve wearing them over simple, flat-front or dropped-waist pants. And, it is still very fashionable to wear longer, fuller skirts this summer, so long as they are made of lighter-weight fabrics with bright colours.
One tried and tested look that works for all women in the summer is that of the classic sporting life. With some basic planning and the right choices, anyone can look like they're on their way to their sailboat or reclusive Prince Edward Island cottage paradise.
In some cases, mixing the best of both casual and work life can work well. Being able to mix and match will come in handy if you're heading for a night out right after work, hitting a waterside patio after a long day being the Queen of Parkside Village condos.
Expect to see more bright colours on the rack this season with lots of reds and oranges. For milder shades, expect to see lots of aqua and lavender this summer. And, in terms of darker tones, browns are still very trendy, ranging from khaki to chocolate tones.
With the right attitude and effort, you can find the right style for you this summer.
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