Good morning, Tuesday. It's icy here in the city and one must tread lightly.
And with all of this ice and cold weather, the last thing on your mind might be dressing for Spring, but if you're the preemptive planner type (like me), you're no doubt dialed in to the trends that will be upon us once the mercury rises and the flowers bloom.
Now I'm a big fan of dresses for Spring and Summer, but lately, say for the past year or so, I'm all about pants. And if you're a pants fan, you're very much going to like the options for Spring, though the silhouettes are not what you're used to.
JENA. 'Nuff said.
Love this silhouette and the all white vibe.
Great proportions.
Nipped in chic.
Great way to feel well suited.
One of my fav silhouettes- love the mannish shirt with the black pant.
Two of the biggest shapes of the season are the cropped flare, and the culotte. In terms of man repelling, I'd say the culotte is the pants equivalent of the gladiator sandal, but I'm a big fan of them. I like that they feel skirtlike but provide the ease of pants. I adore the silhouette, if done properly, they are super flattering- it's all about proportion, as it is with anything really. There's more than one way to skin this pant, so wear as you like- just make sure it's not too voluminous all over unless you are six feet tall and a supermodel, capiche?
And that cropped flare is so good, too. I like Acne's version and everyone from Phillip Lim to Free People to Seafarer are making them, and I think it's such a cute look ( (Loving the cropped flare in denim- it's a great way to rock the trend). I remember rocking these back in the 90s a la major fashion icon Carolyn Bessette (shown above)- they were super popular and no doubt they'll be making a huge comeback as we continue our love affair with all things 90s, but look out because the 70s are fast approaching, so expect lots of flared jeans and the aforementioned culotte.
Skinny jean fans, watch your backs. No doubt they'll be sticking around for a while, but full and short is the way of the walk this Spring and Summer. I'd be willing to bet on that. Cause that's what's up this fashion gamble of a Tuesday in the 212. Yours, in best bets. XO