Our buyers have just returned from market with exciting news about what’s in for spring and summer 2010! The current trends range from soft, feminine fashions to tough, chic styles tinged with studs. Many styles, like leggings and “boyfriend” tops, are sticking around, so you can easily stay at the height of fashion simply by adding a few key pieces that reflect the newer trends.
Look for lots of ruffles, tiers and layers in addition to fabulous new fabric textures in solids or prints. Embellished and beaded necklines are hot, and some dresses and tops even have attached and removable necklaces. The “boyfriend” blazer continues to be a wardrobe staple and is a simple way to look chic. Another continuing trend is tunics over leggings, skinny pants or shorts. Solids are no longer a requirement for bottoms! You’ll see skirts and pants in all varieties of prints.
Don’t get us wrong, classic black & white and neutrals are still very strong, but they are anything but boring with new graphics, geometric prints, zebra stripes and polka dots. The little black dress has now got zing! When it comes to prints, it’s all about rich florals, novelty prints in fun hues, and abstract patterns mixed with animal prints.
As always, you’ll find exactly what you need to keep you in style at Merra-Lee, Boutique 15 and The Meeting Place in the heart of historic downtown Geneva, IL, where we promise to keep a fresh selection of fashion merchandise flowing into our stores. Our clothing collection includes styles from top designers, such as Alberto Makali, Curio, Fresh Produce, Karen Kane, Samuel Dong and Tribal.
Spring and Summer 2010 Fashion Do’s:
Colors: Happy
Blues/turqs, pinks/fuchsias, greens/limes, oranges/corals, white, yellow, sorbet shades, neutrals
Patterns/Prints: Fun
Black/white geometric, florals, abstract, animals, dots, stirpes, ombre
Fabric: Interesting
Texture, brocade, jacqard, burnout, eyelet, lace memory, crumpled, crinkles
Knits:
Draped jersey, modal, rayon/spandex, cotton & cotton blends, flat and ribbed with new details
Details:
Ruffles, layers, tiers, draping, crochet, embroidery, beads, jewels, stones, studs, exposed zippers, cut outs, uneven bottoms, rouching, scrunching, fabric interest
Style
s:
Shorts: City length or short
Pants: Skinny, crop-ankle-capri, soft pleats, harem
Skirts: All lengths
Tops: “Boyfriend” shirts, tunics, peasant, tees
Knits: New stitches, light and airy, vests, cardigans, fresh details, lots of jersey knits
Jackets: Boyfriend, vest trench, cropped, toppers, zipper & rouched details.
