Ladies, it is that time of the year; time to start shopping for spring! Here are a couple of little hints from fashion designers and local Scranton boys to keep in mind when splurging on that new wardrobe.
Joan Rivers says "color, color, color." If you watched the Oscars you saw sprays of turquoise, nearly-neon green and bright lavenders splattered across the red carpet. Spring is about life and warmth. Bust out of those winter blues with some fun colorful pieces. Try a bright salmon or be bold with a lemony yellow. Work with what colors you are most comfortable with and then push that comfort zone by trying a bolder hue. Love how light blue looks on you? Try a vivid robin's egg to spruce up your complexion. Make Joan proud and go bold!
Floral is also a trend we see coming through again this spring. Shedding heavy wool sweaters gives us the chance to be free in flowing, girly, floral skirts. Match these light little numbers with a bright polo or an off the shoulder tee and you have a match made in spring break heaven. Flirty is the way to go with skirts this season, not slutty. So go with the flow and be comfortable as well as cute. And leave a little somethin' somethin' up the imagination.
When UofS boys were asked for spring fashion advice they had little to say about color or pattern, but lots to say about skin. When asked what advice he had for girls' spring fashion, freshman Chris Scanlon simply said "skirts." Senior Steve Trovei had a bit more elaborate of an answer, but still felt similar sentiments. For the ladies this spring, Steve recommends: "short 'fluffy' skirts, short tight skirts, tight belly shirts, and spaghetti-string tank tops; no capris, sheer shirts, or low cut shirts."
(I don't know how we feel about the re-emergence of belly shirts, but the general gist here is that Steve-O would like to see some skin walking down the Commons this summer. I don't think he is alone in this plea to the Royal ladies.)
Whether you're walking down the red carpet or strolling down the Royal Way, three keys to remember this spring are:
- Bright colors equal cool.
- Try a flirty skirt. They're comfortable and oh-so-cute.
- Skin is good (in moderation of course), so don't be afraid to bare some shoulder or show a little leg.
Let go, have fun, and be comfortable. Spring is time for fun. The semester is winding down, beach days are drawing near and love is in the air. Be bold, my friends, and happy spring.