Spring Fashion Update 2013

Myra Griffin
The Houston Sun

In the great state of Texas weather is temperamental and seasons really can be compared more to weather mood swings. Color and texture will rule the hotter months for women and men, but prints are in …

Prints:
Polka Dots, Stripes, Florals and Tapestry:
Pink, Teal, Orange, Green, Purple and all the sizes you could imagine, Polka Dots are back by popular demand. Tank tops, shorts, Capri pants, skirts and wherever a dot can fit you will see Polka Dots this spring season.

Stripes:
The bolder the better is the trend this spring as stripes are all the rage. The direction doesn’t matter as long as several lines are going across the shirt or even the purse. Thick or thin, stripes are in.

Florals:
As retro fashion has taken over the fashion scene the past couple of years floral designs are all over jeans and blouses. Floral patterns or just a sprinkle of flowers in pastel coloring is what girls are wearing this spring.

Tapestry:
Tapestry design is no longer for the older generations. Young women have made an old design new and trendy. Dresses and accessories are made out of tapestry designs that can also be accentuated with metallic threading for that extra pop.

Maxi Dresses will reappear again this year. Maxi dresses are fun for brunch, lunch or a date night out. Easy, flowing and comfortable the Maxi dress is for all body types and can be worn in almost every environment. There are various styles and patterns that make the dresses extremely appealing.

Sheer Blouses:
Long sleeve or short sleeve, midriff, waist length or a long tail; sheer blouses are a main attraction in fashion for 2013. From the business arena to the party scene you can see sheer blouse worn in many different ways that suit your needs.

Moto Vest:
The motorcycle jacket was the hottest attraction for the fall of 2012 but for the spring of 2013 the Moto Vest will replace the full sleeve jacket and the vest will rule the warmer season.

Colors:
Bright, Brighter and Brightest describes the colors of spring 2013 as the splash of excitement that makes the outfit, THE OUTFIT! Neon, metallic and all shades of blue are the color schemes for 2013.

Neon:
Pink, orange, green, yellow, blue and purple are now popping as they glow on the shirts, dresses, skirts and bottoms of women. Accessories also have taken on the brighter hues as bangles and earrings mix and match the colors and patterns of the outfit.

Metallic:
Metallic jazzes everything up and turns plain into eye-catching with just a twinge of metallic shine.

All Shades of Blue:
Teal, sky blue, obsidian, navy and all the hues it comes in is making a big splash in 2013. From the beautiful blue sky to the water of the pools, blue will be seen all throughout the spring.

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