Circle Skirts
Circle skirts were a staple item during the summer considering the fact that it can be worn to any occasion depending on how you style it. With the tight waist line cascading and flaring out to a flowy border, this piece is an easy to wear clothing item, this is sure to flatter all body types. This piece is also worn by most teenagers as it is easy to style. It can be dressed up by pairing it with a simple top, a statement necklace, chunky boots, sheer tights and a leather jacket (if it gets chilly) or can be dressed down by pairing it with a light weight top, converse and a knit cardigan. It's all up to how you want it to look keeping in mind the material and pattern used in the skirt to enhance the style you're going for.
Crop Tops
These have been an obsession for teenagers (especially during the summer) and is definitely a clothing item that is here to stay. It has been a starting point for many other fashion pieces and will continue to be in the future. This fashion item started in the mid 1980s with Madonna and has recently made a comeback using inspiration from the Spice girls. It has also attracted attention with the help of Tumblr. The look pulled off by the Spice girls has become more wearable and accepted in public thanks to stores such as Brandy Melville and PacSun. Crop tops now exist in many forms such as halters, tanks, tubes, bustiers, t-shirts, turtle necks and even the authentic choli (a clothing piece worn in India). Moreover, nowadays even sequinned crop tops are made, making it even easier to style it for formal occasions. Crop tops can be worn to suit many styles- edgy, trashy, sophisticated, girly, etcetera. The key is to pair it with the right things to make it appropriate for the style you are looking for. Usually, crop tops are worn with high-waisted pants, shorts or skirts to elongate the legs.
Flannel
Flannels are a special item from this entire list. One reason it is special is because it is the only thing that has to have a pattern. A flannel without its checkered pattern would be a plain shirt. The second reason why it is so special is because it is the only unisex clothing item. The origin of flannels can be traced back to places in Europe such as Wales, France and Germany in the 17th-18th century. Back then flannels were mostly made from wool and worn during the winter but nowadays, we use flannels as a light summer item because it is made of cotton. The lighter shades were achieved by using sulphur dioxide in order to get this pattern. The use of these plaid shirts were at its peak when major bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam started to use it in the 1990s. These give a very casual outlook when paired with a simple pair of jeans. They are very easy to wear and most importantly, are very comfortable.
Lace/Crochet
This trend was most worn in the beginning of the year and sadly began to tone down. This spring item started out most commonly worn as dresses but later branched out to be worn for almost anything - tops, shorts, skirts and even socks. Lace clothes not only have to have the lace detailing all over the item but can also have lace in a certain part of the dress. The newest way to wear lace dresses is to have the lace detailing only on the waist. This item is easier worn in a girly approach, by accessorizing with dark, rich colours and studs and spikes, this piece of clothing can be transformed into an edgier look. This may be a hard task due to the delicate and elaborate details in the lace and how it gives the piece of clothing a more feminine look. Even though lace is almost completely out of fashion, it will remain a classic and can always be pulled off during sophisticated occasions. Different colours of lace give different looks suited for different times - the soft colours for the outdoors and the rich warm colours for the indoors (that's how I would classify it though there are many other ways). The uprising of crochets will stay for a long time even though it wasn't as popular as lace and will never be.
Cut Out Dresses
Cut out dresses, although not given as much credit as they deserve, are slowly taking over clothing racks in all major stores without much notice! These edgy clothes can be worn for any occasion but ,unlike most clothing items, where you wear the dress mostly depends on where the cut outs are in the dress (although the material, colour, pattern and fitting of the dress plays a role too). Usually, clothing items with cut outs at or very near obscene parts tend to bend towards clothes to wear for formal occasions. Cut outs which are located at the arms, waist, neck or legs are fine to be worn for informal occasions. These dresses are perfect for adding a bit of edge to your look.
Maxi Skirts/Dresses
Something that is considered a night out item definitely caught my eye this year. Although not loved by most, my obsession for anything maxi is growing. This clothing item started becoming popular in spring 2013 but is sadly starting to go downhill. The Bohemian vibe given off adds character to the piece. People can easily convert such a sophisticated piece into a casual daytime piece by brightening the colour of the maxi, adding a top with delicate details such as lace or a scalloped crop top, and wearing some braided sandals. Where I am from, maxi dresses or skirts are not commonly worn in the night let alone in the day. If you are someone who lives in an area like this, it is definitely going to make you stand out and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Maxi skirts give off a very breezy yet sophisticated look to a person. It makes a person look short but also makes them look skinny and mature which is great for tall people and just as great for short people provided they wear heels. Just make sure that the ends of the skirt do not sweep the floor or do not end at the ankle. This will give off a very sloppy and icky look.
Check out Part 2 to see five other popular trends that took 2013 by storm.
-SS
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