Fashion Friday: Summer clothing trends for 2016
Are you wondering what's hot (besides the weather) this season? Have you noticed some controversial trends while you were out and about, and thought to yourself, "is this person crazy or just crazy fashionable?" Modern Mississauga has you covered with what's new, what's out, and what's back in style.
Summer 2016 is all about prints. Floral, ethnic, striped - it doesn’t matter, as long as it’s on your body. Colours and patterns are heavily Cuban influenced, and dress trends are rewinding way back to Victorian inspired pieces, and relying heavily on ruffled garments and the notorious cold-shoulder.
Solids are out - if it’s not printed or patterned, it’s white. White jeans, culottes, shorts, shirt dresses, anything. White pieces can be paired together, or with this season’s bold colours, focusing on green and orange—and maybe a hint of grey and navy just to bring your eye-catching outfits together.
Designers this season are choosing many of the go-to styles we saw in the spring 2016 collections. Culottes, distressed denim, bright shorts, jumpers and rompers, are all back, with the addition of a few new choice trends. Lace and satin slips are no longer just for the bedroom, meggings (man leggings) have made their way into summer fashion, and anoraks are a must-have, especially for the summer-to-fall transition.
For a visual representation, see more summer 2016 trends below.
BELOW THE BELT
1) Culottes
Keep it casual:
ZARA culottes, $69.90
Combine three fashion trends in one with this printed culotte jumpsuit:
ASOS Influence Tall Culotte Jumpsuit With Knot Front, $41.15
2) Get flashy with a wide leg trouser:
3) Knee-length shorts:
James Perse Linen Shorts, $175 USD
J Crew 9” Stretch Stanton Short, $92.50
4) Slim fit joggers, leggings, and skinny chinos return this season, but this time, with…shorts on top?
Try these:
H&M Slim fit cotton shorts, $19.99
With these:
Meggings, $19.95-$49.95 USD
5) Distressed denim:
BEBE Heartbreaker Jeans, $74.99 USD and up
AG The Nomad, $227 USD
Urban Outfitters Cheap Monday Tight Black Destroyed Skinny Jean, $104
UP TOP
1) Anoraks
Michael Kors 2-Pocket Utility Anorak, $184.79
Eliza J. ‘Cire’ Print Chintz Anorak, $198.19
Urban Outfitters CPO Citywide Colourblock Anorak Jacket, $94
2) Slim suit jackets
TOPMAN New Fit Skinny Suit Jacket, $149
ZARA Studio Jacket
PERRY ELLIS Linen Blend Jacket, $233.40
DRESSES
Loose, light, patterned, off-the-shoulder, mini-pleated and flowing (or any combination you choose):
H&M V-Neck Dress,$69.99
Lush Surplice Maxi Dress, $64.28
Off Shoulder Dress, $59.96
LINGERIE & PAJAMAS NO LONGER JUST FOR THE BEDROOM
TOPSHOP Cross Strap Slip Dress, $60
ZARA Pyjama-Style Jumpsuit, $69.90
JUMPSUITS & ROMPERS (NO SURPRISE HERE)
AEO Cutout Jumpsuit, $63.77
ASTR Floral Surplice Romper, $99.09
ECOTE Lula Off-The-Shoulder Romper, $99
RUFFLES, RUFFLES EVERYWHERE
BANANA REPUBLIC Sleeveless Ruffle-Placket Blouse, $95
Ruffled Dress, $79.95
GUESS Sadie Sleeveless Ruffle Dress, $108
Keep an eye out for part two of our summer fashion series, where we will explore trends in accessories, makeup, footwear, and swimwear.
*Prices shown are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified. Prices are listed at regular price, not sale price