HC's 5 Trendiest Must-Haves for Spring - part 2 - women campus
Left to Right: Lulus.com By The Cloak Of The Night Dress, $54.50; BCBG Chevron-Print Maxi Dress, $178; Victoria's Secret Jersey Maxi Dress, $55
Trend requirements met: Below-the-knee skirts, Natural waist line (left and right), Lean lines, '70s chic, Blues (left), Patterns (middle), Coral Rose (right), Mix and Match.
There's nothing better for achieving '70s style than a halter maxi. Whether in a bright, bold color or a funky pattern like BCBG's zigzags, maxis are a style sure thing. The great part about these dresses is that they hit you at your natural waist or leave the waist ambiguous, so you can easily throw a great blouse (see Must-Haves #3 and #5) and a skinny waist belt or a sheer cropped tee and long necklaces on top of them for a completely different look!
Must-Have #2: Midi Skirt
Left to Right: Topshop Premium Blue Midi Skirt, $100; ASOS Midi Knitted Skirt With Lace Trim, $71.72; NastyGal Lace Cargo Skirt, $98
Trend requirements met: Below-the-knee skirts, Natural waistline, Blue (left), Rusty neutrals (middle), Sheer (right), '70s chic.
Feminine and funky, the midi skirt is another '70s resurgence staple for the spring. Whether the skirt is patterned or not, try a printed top tucked into any one of these skirts and you've got an instant hit. Not only that, but the midi length is convenient for wearing your favorite shift dress as a top—the skirt is sure to cover the bottom of the dress!
Must-Have #3: Sheer Blouse
Left to Right: Topshop Terracotta Chiffon Cape Blouse, $68; Lulus.com Baby Ivory Dress, $52; Silence & Noise Chiffon Blouse, $58
Trend Requirements Met: Modest necklines, Dolman sleeves, Rust (left), Silver Peony (middle), White (right), Sheer, Pajamas.
Easy, breezy and beautiful, these tops are ideal for summer and can be worn tucked into basically any bottoms you own. Dresses like the Lulus.com Ivory Dress in the middle are especially great finds because you can wear them on their own or tucked into a skirt!
Must-Have #4: Wide-Leg Pants
Left to Right: ASOS Palazzo Pants, $71.72; Warehouse Stretchy Print Wide-Leg Pant, $80.60; ASOS Jersey Palazzo Pants, $44.83
Trend Requirements Met: Natural waist, Wide-leg, Lean lines, Patterns (middle), Rusty Neutrals (right),'70s chic, Pajamas.
Wide-leg pants are not only incredibly comfortable and cool when it's warm out, but they are also one of this season's signature pieces. Whether you choose to go with extreme palazzo pants (left), a classic, streamlined shape (middle) or an outrageous pattern (right), these pants are perfect for mix-and-matching and are an easy, different way to dress up this spring.
Must-Have #5: Patterned Top
Left to Right: Collective Concepts Elephant in the Room Orange Top, $45; Zoetrope Black and White Striped Top, $34; ModCloth Dot it Down Top, $49.99
Trend Requirements Met: Dolman sleeves, Patterns, Sheer (right), Pajamas, Mix and Match.
This spring it is no-holds-barred when it comes to eclectic pattern combinations! A top comprised of a sophisticated blend of patterns will be a key standout item in your wardrobe come this spring. Worn loose and flowy, cinched into a waistband or layered with another top for extreme mix and match style, multi-pattern tops are sure to be a hit.
We hope the promise of bold, beautiful colors and breezy, beachy silhouettes gets you through the last sweater-bound month of winter! Go forth, shop smart, and ROCK spring, HC style.
