Still painting on jeans and zipping up? A fashion show in Sweden, home to H&M, reveals how loose, simple pieces in pastels and white are an accessible transition for spring.
Skinny jeans, snug sweater dresses, leggings and knee-high boots: in winter we’re addicted to tight. As the weather heats up shedding that second skin in favor of clothes with better ventilation makes sense. But is styling a chic loose look the difference between making snowmen and planting flowers?
Spring’s pastels and white, while pretty on the rack, raise practical concerns about staining for the clumsy and appearing larger for the self-conscious (in all of us). But if you can’t wear white after Labor Day, it must be time to make a start.
For practical hints on how to make the transition this fashion show at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm showcases a range of simple pieces like voluminous skirts, draped tops, airy dresses, and loose fitting shorts, matching pastels, white, grey and a touch of vibrant color. Look out for the standout pastel striped pieces and tiered grey dress. Also notice black dresses cut specifically for summer, because honestly there’s no such thing as “the new black.”
Popular Swedish retailer H&M carries similar pieces to get the look at reasonable prices so that taking the plunge on this trend won’t be too hard on your wallet. It may be time to loosen up and let go of your clothing inhibitions.
Spring/Summer 2009 | Fashion Show from Filippa K on Vimeo. |
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