Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Summer Fashion: What Clothes Are Hot This Year

Here is what summer fashion expert Andrew Regan have to said...

So, Andrew what clothes are in fashion this summer?
In 2007 big shoes are expected to make a big hit! It’s time to mothball those delicate, feminine heels because it’s chunky wedges and platforms that will feature this year. During the day, rope-wrapped espadrilles will be ‘de rigueur’ and for that glamorous night out, the step up to sexy, evening platforms will be the norm.
That's great, looks like this summer fashion will make bring the feminine style to a sexy level. But women and girls will be wearing on top to match those stylish shoes?
With 42% of the average UK women’s wardrobe consisting of entirely black items, its bad news for your bank account but great news for your shopping alter-ego, as you head to the shops for this summer’s super colours. With most designers choosing bright and bold colors incorporating vivid blues, yellows and poppy reds, you’ll need to find the perfect match for you in terms of both the latest fashions and the spectacular colors on show.
So, what are some of those colors that are going to impact this summer?
For the mega-bold, neon clothing screams ‘dare you to wear me!’, while for futuristic fashion, the space age look is set for a meteoric rise - with metallic silver becoming the ‘must-have’ color.
But, Andrew... What if some people don't like those colors?
If you think those colors are just a tad too bold, then fear not. Grey will still feature heavily this year, thanks to stylish ranges from most of the high street fashion stores. And although it may be frowned upon on its own, black is definitely on the racks this summer - mostly when combined with white. Everything including swimwear, accessories and dresses will carry this bold combination in prints and solids, stripes and checks, and dresses and two pieces.
Andrew, we always see some old summer fashion clothes hitting the market every year. Is there anything that is coming back this year?
Designs showcased on the catwalks during fashion week highlighted the return of 80s power-dressing. So prepare yourself - shoulder pads are coming back, but hopefully they won’t be accompanied by endless re-runs of Dallas and Dynasty! Also quite bold, but less obtrusive than the pad is the puff sleeve, also favored by designers and guaranteed to be in plentiful supply throughout 2007, both on tops and dresses.
Wow! That's cool that now the 80's are sending some of their fashion power back to this days... I though I saw some 70's stuff last year, too. What is there in the accessories department?
Denim accessories will feature heavily this year; whether its handbags or shoes, all are designed to be worn with this season’s colors. But, also expected to sell strongly this season will be the evergreen denim shorts, both as hot pants for the bold or on-the-knee versions for the more conservative amongst us. Whilst we’re on the subject, leg-fashion is most definitely back, with the mini-skirt expected to feature heavily in this summer’s must-have fashion items, alongside the recently revived leggings look. With zig zags, panels, pinstripes, pleats, flannel check and countless other designs, you’ll find mini skirts in abundance, while many high street stores will carry extensive ranges and with a similar, massive choice in leggings, you won’t be left wanting.
Don't worry, if you want to stock up on summer fashion. And I understand there is a huge amount of choices, the secret to making that ideal look will come down, as always to shopping around, trying on all the summer fashion styles and seeing exactly what's better for you!

Thanks to are expert Andrew Ragan from http://www.oasis-stores.com/

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