2008 Woodie Awards
Spring's almost here! Now, what to wear?
Dana Cannizzaro
Issue date: 3/2/06 Section: A & E
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Though it may not be getting any warmer anytime soon, Spring fashions are featured in stores and fashion magazines nationwide.
High -end department store, Neiman Marcus, anticipates the new season with its list of happening trends and fashions to look forward to.
Featured at the beginning of the list are platform and wedge shoes. Most of these are open-toed and strappy. Many of the platforms and wedges are made of mostly wood and cork. A few major designers who are up on this trend include Christian Dior, Michael Kors, and Marc Jacobs.
With handbags growing larger and larger each season, now it seems obvious that the oversized handbag is still the look for next season. Celebrity-adored Designer, Bulga, will have new styles out for the Spring, so you can carry everything and the kitchen sink along with you. More affordable styles will be available at Gap and Target.
Large totes will also be a continuing trend, with designers like Tod's and Pucci putting out fresh styles to carry around.
Sundresses are also going to be a big sensation this Spring. Garments made of eyelet and floral prints are just what spring needs, with lightweight and flowing fabrics.
Delicate and romantic touches of lace and ruffles are embellishing blouses and dresses for the upcoming season. Tiered dresses by Fendi and Betsey Johnson were featured on runways, and are now in stores.
Crocheted shrugs and cardigans are everywhere too. They're lightweight, and suitable for spring temperatures, perfect for those cooler evenings.
If it's warm enough, shorts will be out as well. Bermuda shorts are back for another season, and so are cargo styles. Who wears short shorts you ask? Ladies on the runway do. Popular lines like Juicy Couture are ready for spring with their super short styles.
If shorts aren't your thing, cropped pants and jeans provide plenty of other options. Cropped trousers and gauchos bare some leg for spring, but not too much.
Oh yes, skinny jeans are back. Slimmer styles are making their way back into closets all around the world. Super skinny fit is in, and plenty of designers are making their mark. Rock and Republic have made some exclusive styles along with Diesel.
SHU students are certainly ready for spring to begin.
"I'm excited for Spring because I don't like wearing bulky sweaters." said Jessica Leppla, junior, Copiague, N.Y.
"I was wearing flip flops until the first snow fall, so I'm excited for Spring." said Brianna Raalph, freshman, Commack, N.Y.
Though many of the styles that are concentrated on by fashion magazines are high-end designer fashions, there are many stores who make those same styles for more affordable prices.
"I'm not really into designers, but I follow a lot of trends and I look forward to the new clothes for Spring that will be in the mall," said Laura Day, senior, Worcester, Mass.
There you have it, Spring fashion! Now all there is left to do is revamp those closets and await the warmer weather.