February 2023 – How To Wow Now

I can’t believe the mild winter we are having in the tri-state area. I feel like I moved to North Carolina. Where is the snow? Usually when I write the first spring blog I am looking out the window at snow on the ground. Not so this year! The weather will make transitioning to Spring easy for you.

I am always saying that a pop of color is so important each season. It is!! Wearing and seeing color on others lifts your spirit and at the same time it enhances your appearance. Wearing colors to compliment your skin tone has the same effect as doing your make-up well. There are great colors in every category for spring this year. The Pantone color of the year is Viva Magenta. You will see all shades of pink and fuchsia and magenta this season. There are lots of bright colors out as well as delicate pinks and cool lavender and deep lime. If you ae fearful of wearing too much color, then make that pop of color be in your accessories. There are more colors than ever in handbags and shoes right now. I am sure you can find a color to lift you up!

Denim continues to be a major trend. Jeans are being shown in a variety that will appeal to every age group. You will see straight leg jeans, wide leg jeans, wide leg cropped styles. There is leg interest in full length jeans with split hems and raw edge hems on full length styles as well as cropped styles. Denim jackets are always important in spring. You will see various styles with an emphasis on boxy denim jackets.

Blazers ae on the racks in many fabrications. There has been talk about blazers since 2020 and I think this year it will show up on lots of women. There are styles that are fitted as well as oversized.

Dresses and skirts are long and short and have a Boho vibe.

Stripes Stripes Stripes! Stripes are fresh and everywhere-Tee shirts, Tee shirt dresses, Maxi dresses. There are styles that combine different stripes. There are hombre stripes. And back again as it becomes a staple for everyone, Tie Dye stripes.

Sandals are everywhere-slides, wedges as well as thong style sandals. Color is key in this category, and it looks fabulous for casual shoes as well as high heels. And don’t worry, sneakers and Sketcher styles are still part of any look you are going for.

In handbags cross-body styles are again front runners for Spring. Everyone has become accustomed to hands-free, and many styles offer a second strap alternative to give variety on how you wear your bag. Web “Guitar” straps are everywhere as an alternate strap for your bags that have a top handle. There are small crossbody bags, as well as messenger style bags, crossbody slings and embellished totes. Quilting is also giving dimension to bags.

Here’s a look at what is going on at retail.

I’ll start with Nordstrom’s (I always start with The Mother Ship)