Spring fashion trends that look great on every shape

It’s with a certain lightness that we look ahead to Spring fashions. Experience tells us that what we want to be wearing can be a bit optimistic when it comes to the weather, but let’s not let that dampen our enthusiasm! Spring trends this year have the potential to be as impractical as ever, of course. Catwalks have been awash with tiny hot pants, sheer skirts and head-to-toe white. So we take the pick of trends that work for all of us in our actual lives!

Prints

Patterned fabric is such a versatile and fun way to enjoy fashion. They’re great to mix and match, separate out, and dress to accentuate our best bits. For that reason, there tends to be specific favoured prints on catwalks, but which prints are on the rise this season?

Florals

Not just any floral prints, of course! This season it’s all about roses. While previous seasons have flitted between ditzy mini florals and big bold prints, this season size doesn’t matter. We’ve seen everything from dresses cut to be a massive rose to cute little rose patterns. Even a rose corsage-style embellishment will elevate an outfit to be bang on trend.

Vertical Stripes

Getting stripes right has traditionally been seen as a great way to optimise your assets. They’re generally thought of as slimming, so it’s an easy trend to pick up. While we don’t want to get distracted by old fashioned style traditions, this season vertical or diagonal stripes are genuinely everywhere. Go for thin stripes for a gentle look, while broad navy and white is a bolder nautical look. 

Textures

Regardless of catwalk trends, it’s always flattering to add texture to your outfit. By mixing textures and layers, you’ll add depth to your look, separate parts of your body into definitive parts, and refine your silhouette. So which are the key textures this season?

Metallics

From shiny satin to sequins and woollens, metallic fabrics are an ideal element of your Spring outfit. It might feel out of place as daily wear, but this is absolutely where metallic looks are going this year. So promote your evening looks to daily wear this Spring!

Crochet

Crochet has been back for a while so it’s likely that you already have some in your wardrobe. It’s part of a wider crafty look which is ideal for layering in the unpredictable weather of the Spring.

Tassels

1920’s reminiscent tassel embellishments are a dressy way to wear this trend, while a more country and western vibe are also popular. However you wear your tassels, this texture is ultimately flattering to most shapes as long as they hang well. Start with a control bodysuit to give yourself the most secure foundation.

Casual looks

Dressing to a casual vibe is a look that encompasses a swathe of trends. From sports casual to oversized tailoring, giving every look a ‘thrown on’ casual vibe will keep you looking bang on trend. 

Polo shirts

From cropped polo tops paired with joggers to an oversized polo shirt-dress, the polo collar is cropping up in too many collections to count. With its inherent ‘v’ shape neckline, this is naturally flattering to most shapes, both busty and petite.

Tailored casual 

Large suit jackets paired with flirty skirts are a popular way to dress this trend. It’s this mix of masculine and feminine that gives this season’s tailored casual looks a real spring edge. We’re also seeing pencil skirts in a lot of collections – ideal over a shaping slip for the smoothest of smooth lines.

High waisted trousers

Boomeranging back after a few seasons of low slung hipster looks, the super high waist is back for trousers. This waistline is appearing in both casual tailoring and sports casual garments. Great with high waisted control briefs, there’s no chance of flashing your shapewear with this trend!

This Spring offers a new angle on lots of existing trends, so it shouldn’t involve lots of new shopping which is ideal for the eco-conscious amongst us. Whichever trends you pick up on this season, wear them with confidence over some really good shapewear. Shop our brands here!