With the arrival of spring, we're struck by a sudden Marie Kondo-style tidying-up, which makes us want to clean out and refresh our closets. Throw away the old stuff, the stuff we no longer use, and make room for the clothes we'll need this season: those Saturday tapas and wine hangouts in a beautiful part of your city, Sunday vermouth hangouts, or those wonderful and much-needed festival outfits. All of them, of course, shine with their absolute style, freshness, and comfort.
If you're already scanning all your favorite fashion sites one by one, bookmarking your must -haves, here are some 2019 trends that will help you choose the clothes that will definitely be there this season.
I love Animal Print
Who would have thought that all those animal print clothes you threw away in the 2000s would make such a strong comeback in your wardrobe almost 20 years later? If the animal print trend was already peeking out in 2018, this year it's made a strong entrance into the windows of the most important clothing stores, and above all, into our wardrobes. We see the prints on skirts, shirts, dresses, accessories... They're everywhere, watching us, staring at us closely, whispering something like: pick me, and take me to your house. And we, of course, take them. Who could resist a pair of animal print shoes or a sexy leopard print dress?
Oversize Jackets
Long, wide-legged blazers are gaining prominence. Narrow, fitted clothing, once associated with discomfort, is giving way to XXL styles where "looking loose" is almost a priority. The oversize cut in all its forms (blazers, coats, sweaters, etc.) is a piece that goes with almost any look; you just have to pay attention to proportions to soften the volume and achieve balance in your overall look. This 2019, the long, wide-legged blazer is gaining prominence as a main piece without anything underneath, with a plunging neckline and a stylish belt that matches the rest of the garments. We love it!
The 70s are back
Specifically, jumpsuits. And we're excited about this trip back in time because, thanks to '70s nostalgia, the beloved jumpsuits inspired by those wonderful years are making a comeback. Plus, a double plus because they're not only stylish and come in a multitude of different cuts, but they're also loose, comfortable, and one of this spring's most visible trends. And you can always do like Gigi David and pair them with animal-print boots and be doubly fashionable. Sure to be a hit.
Cycling shorts, yes. But very stylish ones.
Who would have thought we'd be wearing the famous cyclist shorts, and not for a bike ride? The Kardashians made them popular in 2018, and although we're already seeing them on major platforms in a multitude of prints and colors, as summer arrives, they'll be even more prevalent. These chic shorts can be worn on a summer night, for a sporty shopping trip, or for a drink with friends on any afternoon. The essential thing: knowing how to style them. Here are some ideas.
Comeback shoulder pads
Melanie wore them in Working Girl , and almost 40 years later, they're back in fashion this century. Although back then, shoulder pads were associated with working women, in the 21st century, they've undoubtedly become a symbol of female empowerment, reflecting the elegant, confident, and self-assured woman who stands tall.
Fringes everywhere
They give us the opportunity to play with a more romantic and bohemian look, as if we were ready to stroll the streets of Paris or sip a glass of red wine in the upper part of Bergamo, Italy. Nude and beige are two great allies for unleashing creativity in your outfit, and you can combine them with crochet or macramé dresses. Are you up for it?