Whether you’re ready or not, prepare yourself. Denim is back and it comes in all sizes and shapes — jean skirts, jean jackets and jean jackets paired with light or dark wash blue jeans.
Women’s Wear Daily, a fashion industry trade journal, predicted the rise of denim, and the runways have followed suit. WWD reports that Vetements’ pre-fall 2017 collection contains reconstructed denim pieces, and various designers from Kate Spade to ATM have included light denim dresses in their pre-fall collections as well.
Denim can be intimidating, especially when it comes to mixing washes and finding the perfect fitting jeans, but as celebrities have continued to show us, the fashion rules are a thing of the past.
White shoes, jeans and bags after Labor Day have always been a huge fashion faux pas, but all bets are off. This is the case when it comes to mixing light and dark washes, as well. Normally, light washes on top paired with a dark wash jean on bottom has been the standard because the eye keeps moving and allows for a gradual continuation of descending hues.
Celebrities and fashionistas are creating their own fashion rules and ignoring the old ones. Fashion is all about self-expression anyway.
Jean skirts are also going to explode onto runways this year, and the early 2000s trend is making a comeback. A jean skirt paired with an oversized, flowy, white tank will give you the Hollister beach-babe vibe you are looking for.
When looking to accessorize with your denim outfit, my advice would be to keep it simple. If paired with a neutral colored heel, bag, and some simple, silver jewelry, heads will turn.
This street style chic outfit is perfect for class, minus the heel, or a casual lunch date with friends.
With awards season picking up, I cannot help but remember the denim vibes Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake gave us at the 2002 Video Music Awards. I can only imagine what the ex-power couple would be wearing this year as the magical moment turns 15 years old just in time for denim to make its comeback.
Another fashion trend that WWD has predicted for 2017 is the rise of the bell-sleeved shirt. This has taken the place of the off-the-shoulder top, and celebrities like Jamie Chung are showing us how it is done.
This top is perfect for spring when it is not warm enough for an off-the-shoulder top quite yet but you are still looking to showcase your trendy style. Pair this feminine top with dark wash jeans or a light, simple skirt, and everyone will be green with envy — or blue because army green-colored jeans are a thing of the past.
Another trend to be on the lookout for is adding pops of color to your neutral toned or all black outfits. A bright pink quilted bag is sure to break up your off-white-toned pantsuit for an interview or presentation.
Adding brightly colored shoes is also an option because it adds the perfect amount of contrast to any monochromatic outfit.
Style icons such as Rachel Zoe are also predicting corset belting and white shoes will be huge.
Whether you are looking to amp up your spring style or add a few new pieces, 2017 will for sure be the year to do it.
