Summer is here! Summer is here! We don’t need to hide under those hideous thick jackets and sweaters or die freezing in an attempt to look good. The fashion week has begun and the spring-summer ’16 runway from Milan to Paris, New York to London brought out some distinct styles. From sexy and bold to contained and poised. We have decoded these key trends from the spring-summer runway to your wardrobe.

Off-shoulders are back

Cutout Drop Shoulder

Cutout Drop Shoulder

This season the designers focused on cutouts only to highlight the shoulders.  Its time you show off those sexy collar bones and making it a little sexier.

 

Long earrings, danglers for the movers and shakers

Mismatched Long Earrings

Mismatched Long Earrings

These are not only extremely long earrings, but also mismatched. Move on to shoulder grazing mismatched earrings, just buy 2 pair long earring and switch ‘em.

 

Ruffles, ruffles, everywhere

Ruffle Up

Ruffle Up

Ruffles are back were seen all over the runway, combined with almost every outfit. It’s girlie, but grown up and feminine.

 

Slip on’s for the cool and comfortable look

Slip it on.

Slip it on.

Heels can be stored in for a while. Get yourself a pair of mule, pronto flat slippers. They are not only comfy, but super stylish too.

 

Bold stripes for making a statement

Stripe it off

Stripe it off

It’s a given that stripes are not going out of trend any time soon, the runway showed off stripes of different size and colors.

 

Graphic bags for confusing the whole lot of them

Statement Bag

Statement Bag

Graphic bags ruled the runway. From bold prints, stripes to vivid colors. They are definitely THE statement bag.

 

Classic whites for every occasion 

White Shirt Redux

White Shirt Redux

White shirts are a classic and a must have in your wardrobe. It’s time to give a twist to the boring white shirt to buttoned down, ruffled up and cutout will make the old school too cool for school!

 

Backpacks of different shapes, sizes, pockets and ties.

The Backpack

The Backpack

You are never too old for a chic backpack. Give your rucksack a makeover; embed you initials on your bag like Burberry.

 

Inspired by lingerie gowns

Lingerie by Day

Lingerie by Day

These lingerie inspired dress might have been the sexiest trend this season.  Detailed lace combined with soft silk are a thing this season.

 

Pleats of all kinds and designs

Say Pleats

Say Pleats

Bending the stereotypes, when pleats for the girly girls. The designers have added texture, prints and sculptures to the pleats.

 

Tell us below what’s your favorite fashion trend.

Author: Shifa Meerza

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