Spring / Summer 2020 ... A New Decade of Fashion

Orange and orange-reds are quite noticeable. Papaya and cantaloupe-like yellow oranges. Southwest pottery shades are more subtle versions of the orange family. Corals are the lighter, fresh hues of orange.

Rosy pinks, deep to soft. The blush tones are a neutral+ for Springs and should be worn to the outside as a jacket, cardigan, or pant. It could also peek out from a more colorful top.

Many blues…bright, soft, and deep to navy.

Basket-colored neutral beiges like rattan. Khaki and greige hues which are a warm brown-grey. Neutral + murky yellow-greens, referred to as bay leaf, tarragon, or rosemary.

Florals always lead the way into Spring. Spirited blooms are at the forefront. (Beware, as there are many that should be on wallpaper, not people.)

Stripes, both classic and abstract, almost like brush strokes.Bold to narrow is the scale choice.

The small, bright florals are for the Spring Harmony. The tropical, palm and floral themes are for Falls, and sometimes for Winters, if stylized and white is present. Falls, remember to look for low contrast in prints and no white. Springs could enjoy the smaller tropical Hibiscus.

Checks and plaids are offered in small to large scale and mostly on the lighter colors side.

Whimsical Spring Harmony prints. Always the polka dots; be careful, some are way too big. The best polka dot uses a color background with white dots.

Graphic-art geometrics in new shapes. Many are larger in scale, but there are smaller prints that could work for Springs.

Tie-dye designs with a new geometric effect. Angular patchwork designs.

Leopard prints work best when they have a low contrast, giving an over-all textural look. Small, contrasting cheetah prints are OK for Springs on shoes or belts.

Having reversible colors and/or designs are new.

UPF sun protection, moisture wicking and fade resisting fabrics.

Embroidered cottons, eyelet, denim, knits; also on shoes and other accessories.

Oxford and blue chambray cottons, knits, lace, some combined with satin for a dressy effect.

Sparkling sequins matching the color of the fabric and sprinkled about, rather than entirely covering it.

Metallics.

Go with the flow and have some fun with easy shapes, vibrant prints, and happy colors.

The flowing styles continue. If your figure goes in at the waist, no matter your size, always choose skim-the-body shapes, not overly loose.

Tunics, some slim, some full. Tunics look best worn over narrow pants, leggings, or slim cropped pants.

Wrap-front tops in high hip and tunic lengths.

The classic shirt in happy colors, prints, and plaids.

Notch-neck curved necklines.

Scallops, embroidery, or lace at the neckline, hemline, or sleeve edges.

Shirred tie-neck tops give a casual, or peasant style look; a nice style for Springs.

Distinctive sleeves or sleeve details. Embroidery or eyelets add interest to many styles.

Open-front, lightweight cardigans with figure-friendly hip-covering lengths.

Slim, straight, flared, wide, balloon. Cropped, ankle, and longer pants. Wide pants need to be worn with higher shoes or booties.

Flared and belted crops. Low to high heels work best with this style. If you are tall, flats might look balanced on you.

Pants with small to large florals and botanicals, geometric patterns from check to abstract. Some have embroidery accents.

Jean trousers look polished, yet relaxed. Darker denim always looks dressier.

Cargo pants, crops, and shorts.

Long, short, and in-between lengths. There are slits on some straighter styles.

Fuller skirts, some with a self-tie at the waist. Pointed and other uneven hemlines, including on wrap-style skirts.

Pleated skirts, colorful skirts, denim skirts, skirts with embroidered, eyelet, or scalloped hemlines.

Surplice wrap dresses, fit and flare dresses.

Shirt dresses in playful prints and light-weight denim.

Maxi Dresses.

Straight or slightly flared sheath dresses; with or without sleeves.

Sleeve and neckline details like scallops or eyelet, with straight-forward V, round, or asymmetrical necklines.

Dresses for special occasions in flowing fabrics, some with uneven hemlines.

Dresses with sheen and sparkle.

Blazers, in checks and plaids, are offered in longer lengths, as well as the traditional length.

The classic Chanel-style shorter jackets, some with four smaller patch pockets on the front.

Jean jackets in colors and prints in addition to traditional denim blue.

3/4 length open-front, light-weight to wispy, long cardigans. This length looks good with ankle or cropped pants. Think: long over short.

Short shrug cardigans with your summer dress. These look good with a longer dress.
Think: Short over long.

Safari and cargo jackets.

Lightweight trench coats in fun colors.

Necklaces with small, daisy-like and other floral shapes in multi colors.

Lightweight long chains with a pendant, tassel, or bead clusters at the bottom.

Delicate and dramatic styles in necklaces and earrings.

Whimsical, geometric and classic themes. Nature themes.

Bead necklaces and bracelets. You’ll see 2-3 strands of beads together in short lengths.

Beads accenting finer chains. Singular and doubled chains, in longer lengths.

Many shoe styles are colorful, have prints, or are in metallics to accent your outfits.

Sling-back loafers, sandals, flats, and pumps provide a lighter look for warm weather wear.

Block-heeled shoes, low to higher. The lower styles can be very comfortable, as well as stylish. Thinner heels, too.

Scalloped top edges accent several styles, adding a feminine touch to shoes, but not for the Fall Harmony.

Espadrille shoes in stripes, solids, and prints. Moccasins in neutral tones as well as colors.

Many sporty styles in mesh, canvas, and even jersey knits. Boat shoes are popular in both single color and two-color styles.

Lightweight athletic styles with personality that combine leather, fabric, and prints.

Stripes are everywhere on any style.

Prints like botanical and small florals.

Geometric weaves on straw bags.

You’ll see a variety of shapes, including the box-shaped bag, square, rectangular, and round.

Bags with leather combined with mesh on the fronts. some with bright color details and bamboo handles. Also, print fabrics covering handles are a new look.

Crossbody bags. These are small to medium in size and might sport fun colors and prints.

Structured mini bags.

Floppy and structured hats. Hair bows and headbands.

Neckerchiefs to tie around your neck, your hair, or your favorite handbag.

Oblong scarves to tie at your waist, on pants or skirts, for a chic look.

Belts 2” and wider. Many are offered in colors as well as neutrals and many styles have interesting buckles.

Novelty socks. Show them off with ankle jeans or rolled pant hems.

Classic and colorful sunglasses in square, oval, and round shapes. Some have colorful lenses.