Fashions for spring are here

Spring is a great time to clean out your closets!  Give away clothes that do not fit or are not in style.  Purging your closet will set you free from fashions of the past.  It's time to revamp your wardrobe with new spring fashions.

Designers like to use pastel or fruity hues in their spring fashions.  Floral based patterns are another favorite.  Spring clothes for women are often kept light and airy and are very feminine.  Many designers will include linen pants in their collections because they are light-weight.

Spring fashions include shoes.  Women all over the world cannot resist a great pair of shoes.  Pair sandals with a dress and you have the makings of a great outfit.  These shoes go with everything from skirts to jeans to capris.  They come in a variety of colors and styles.

Spring Fashions for Women

1. Dresses
2. Skirts
3. Ruffled blouses
4. Wide leg pants
5. Sandals
6. Hats
7. Lightweight scarves
8. Cardigans
9. Belts
10. Bracelets (stacking)

Men like to look their best just as much as women.  Spring fashions for men have not changed, but a few pieces are usually added here and there.  The fashion staples are suits, jackets, ties, dress shirts, polo shirts, v-neck shirts, and shoes.  Light scarves are sometimes paired with an outfit.

Spring Fashions for Men

1. Hats
2. Scarves
3. Suits
4. Ties
5. Polo shirts
6. Jackets
7. V-neck shirts

Experiment with spring fashion.  White and neutral colors are safe for many people.  Move out of your comfort zone and purchase an outfit that has color.  Try a tropical color like aqua.  It could add a "spring" to your step.

It's a good idea to update your wardrobe with fresh, spring clothes.  Be mindful of trends.  They come and go very quickly.  You risk being stuck with a closet full of clothes that are out of style.  However, some pieces do come back into fashion.  Do you remember leggings?  They are still hanging around in the fashion world.

Each year spring fashions change; however, some pieces will remain in your wardrobe.  These include hats, shoes, scarves, and cardigans.  It's best to have a few of these items in different colors.  Mixing and matching is a great way to get the most out of spring fashions.

When fashion week rolls around, you may want to pay attention to the designs on the runway.  This is a good indication of spring fashions that will be in a store near you.  Some of them may be over the top, but that's to be expected -- it's a fashion show!