How-to Spring Fashion 2010

For evening engagements, we're seeing a lot of thin and sheer fabric that has been manipulated into wrapped and sweeping drapery. There are wrinkles and tucks of fabric in every direction.

Runway Examples of this Look:
• Monique Lhuillier Drapery Dresses
• Emmanuel Ungaro White Minidress
• Emilio Pucci Patterned Wrap Top
• Parah Noir Flowing Beach Wrap
• Emilio Pucci Creamy Salmon Dress
• Emilio Pucci Patterned Dress
• BCBG Watercolor Chiffon
• BCBG White Jersey Dress
• Jason Wu Strapless Dress
• BCBG Hot Wrap Dress

This Spring, pants are coming up short, from casual Capri's to suit separates. Fortunately, it's easy for you to give your trousers the trim. I'll show you how to do a bit of hemming to get the short pant look.

Examples of this Look
• Trelise Cooper Cropped Trousers
• Krizia Short Pants
• Smooth Banana Republic Capris
• Clipped Cuff Salvatore Ferragamo
• Skinny Capris from Banana Republic

Skinny scarves in lightweight fabrics are still happening as a must-have style accessory. Transition from thick scarves to thin as the weather warms up.

Examples of this Look:
• Tiny ties from Michelle Yvette
• Roberto Cavalli Full Neck Wrap
• Stitch Ministry Long Skinny Scarf

While evening wear this Spring is long and flowing, daytime skirts and dresses will be cut above the knee for a playful look. Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs and Rebecca Taylor and Dennis Basso were all showing off their versions of swishy skirts with flirty movement.

Runway Examples of this Look:
• 1a Classe Alviero Martini Satin Skirt
• Michael Angel Print Dress
• Oscar De La Renta Fluffy Skirt
• Rosa Cha Orange Dress
• Antonio Marras Teired Skirt
• Mara Hoffman Print Dress
• Cynthia Steffe Floral Skirt
• Twinke Blue Floral Dress
• Dennis Basso Ribbon Skirt
• Georges Chakra Black Dress
• Yeohlee Ruffled Skirt

Chunky goes for both bracelets and necklaces in the Spring, while earrings are seeing a lot of drippy dangle.

Examples:
• Dripping Earrings in Milan
• Chunky Bracelets at Rosa Cha in New York
• Dripping Hoops at Krizia in Milan
• Bubbly Necklace at Whitney Eve
• Mariska Hargitay sports a heavy necklace at Fashion Week
• Bobble necklace on the Andy and Debb runway
• A chunky bracelet on the Burberry runway
• Big bracelet on the Jenny Packham runway

At Fashion Week in New York, Elie Tahari and Generra were among designers showing off their creamy collections. If you aren't into the stark raving bold colors being offered up this season, one option is to head the other directions for neutral khaki, sage and denim blue tones.

You can dye your own light browns with coffee, or use a commercial cold water dye to easily make those faded blue and green hues. Pair with a striped shirt or suede hat.

Examples:
• Neutrals Dominating the Antonio Marras show in Milan
• Cynthia Rowley at Fashion Week in New York
• Emmanuel Ungaro Pret a Porter White Wrap Dress
• Emilio Pucci Flowing Cream Dress
• 1a Classe Alviero Martini Browns and Golds
• Elie Tahari Khaki Suit

Sometimes it takes a while for Spring to warm up, so let's all indulge in a little cardigan trend. Pull those bold cardigans out of the closet, or knit and crochet up your own striped piece.

Examples:
• Nanette Lepore Knit Cardigan
• Art Week Style UZ 2009 Big Cardigans

 

Easy Clothes to Make:
How-To Pants . How-To Skirts . How-To Dresses . Recycle Your Clothes . 10 Clothing Repairs You Should Know . Beginner Sewing Projects . T-Shirt Surgery . Stencils Library . Top 10 Hippie Clothes . Punk Clothes to Make

Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and More:
Junk Drawer Jewelry . Decoupage Jewelry . Make Bracelets . Jewelry Making . Hemp Jewelry

Bags, Hats, and More Accessories:
Free Hat Patterns . How-To Bags . Make Scarves . College Student Accessories . Index of Accessory Projects . Gloves and Wristbands

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