Women's Spring 2009 Style Guide

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It's finally spring, and time for some fresh new styles! New York's Fashion Week debuted some new looks, some new takes on old looks, and some oldies but goodies.  The big idea this season is to incorporate a retro vibe into your already standard staples.   Sheer fabrics, boldly printed shirts, shockingly bright colors, and miniature ruffles highlight some of the season's best trends.  And if you thought platform shoes  and polyester jumpsuits  would never make a comeback, think again.    

  • Before you start shopping, you may want to read up on a few basic articles first.  Check out the Figure-Flattering Clothes for Women before you go crazy chasing these trends.
  • Can't get enough scoop on the latest and greatest in fashion? Follow the links on the Style Resources for Women page for even more runway photos and trend ideas.

Overview of Themes

Light and Bright

Sheer Fabrics

Bold Patterns

Luxe Drapery

  • Spring brings us dresses in long and mini lengths.  Look for luxe fabric and material. 
  • Goddess-inspired  and maxi dresses  are comfy, girly, and perfect for almost any body type.  
  • We like James Perse  and Free People 's renditions of the draped dress. 

Cuffs

Popular Shapes

Long and Lean

  • Dresses  are longer or oversized to create a laid back look, or look for tailored fits to emphasize a lean silhouette.
  • Best bets: Alice Ritter Pucci  and Miu Miu  and for evening Marchesa

Layered

Super Skinny

  • Drop that bagel and hit the Pilates studio. Slim pants  are still trendy, especially when it comes to denim
  • Riding on your hips, squeezing your thighs, and terminating at your ankles, skinny jeans  are part of the retro revival and pair great with tunics or silky blouses.
  • White jeans  are a great way to work this look for spring. Try Acne Paige,  or Juicy Couture

Slouchy Bottoms

  • Want to eat that bagel after all? Then this look is for you. The wide leg pant  along with flares  made their comebacks.
  • Baby Phat DKNY  and Sonia Rykiel  all showed loose and drapey bottoms.
  • Pair with a sheer tailored top to keep things in proportion for spring.

Popular clothing items

Accessories

  • Bright handbags: Chanel  and Fendi  are two trendsetters trying to bring the shocking colors to accessories as well. 
  • Enormous tote bags: Louis Vuitton  and Celine  are practical and lust worthy.
  • Clunky shoes: Thick platforms  and wide straps  continue to be the trends in footwear. It'll be a tough sell to most women. If you want to try this trend, checkout the offerings from Chloe  and Dolce & Gabbana Prada  walked some funky, yet wearable foot art that gets my vote.

External Links

 

International Resources

For this resource in your home country, please see:
FR: Tendances Printemps Ete 2009 pour femmes