9 New Looks for Summer Fashion

Brights

Vivid brights top our list of favorite summer fashion trends. Grass green, hot pink, cobalt, yellow, orange: we love them all.
Wear It : Pick a bright color to wear next to your face that's flattering (blues, greens and pinks look great on almost anyone). Save the harder-to-wear colors (yellow and orange) for pops of color in footwear and handbags.

Safari / Tribal

Get ready for adventure with the newest tribal and safari looks this spring including beaded jewelry, animal prints and safari jackets.
Wear It : Head-to-toe tribal looks too costumey. Opt for a touch of explorer chic and pair it with something modern: a tribal print dress paired with metallic sandals, a safari jacket mixed with white jeans, etc.

Ombre

Ombre, dip-dye, degrade: call it what you want, but we like the dark-to-light faded look every which way.
Wear It: The basics of dressing for your body apply here: make sure the darkest part of the fade is on your largest body part (busty girls opt for an ombre dress that's darker up top, with a fade to lightness).

Maxi Dress

With all of the recent seasons of minis, the maxi dress is a refreshing change. Some of the best looks are strapless, bold florals.
Wear It: Long print dresses may be trendy, but that doesn't make them universally flattering. Look for ankle-length, rather than floor length, so the fabric won't overwhelm your body. Add heels and casually upswept hair to add visual height. The sexiest looks leave the neckline bare with long earrings and chunky bracelets.

Print Bag

Print bags are not just for the beach or baby wipes anymore. Fun florals, patchwork and zigzag prints like this Christian Dior bag are the perfect antidote to serious solid-color "It" bags.
Wear It: If you decide to wear a print bag with a print outfit, at least make sure the colors mesh well; the look is easiest to pull off with solids and colorblocking, though.

Jumpsuit

Ease up for summer with the ease of one-piece dressing. The look for summer includes both wide-leg jumpsuits and short jumpsuits.
Wear It: If you haven't tried a jumpsuit, you may be surprised by how balanced and flattering it makes your figure look. Choose a wider-leg jumpsuit that has controlled fullness and drape; keep the volume up top to a minimum.

Polka Dots

Polka dots add a bit of retro flair and fun to everything they touch, like this Lacoste swimsuit.
Wear It: There's nothing subtle about polka dots, so wear this look on body parts you want to show off. Because the print is so graphic, opt for simpler color combos (black/white, navy/white or red/white) for the classiest look.

New Florals

Forget about the tender, ditsy prints of years past. The new floral is strong, modern and sometimes eye-popping like this Diane von Furstenberg print.
Wear It: With bold prints, it's all about scale. Smaller frames look better in smaller prints or smaller doses of large prints.

Gladiators

Say goodbye to flip flops and opt for sexy, bold gladiator sandals.
Wear It: Gladiator sandals take center stage when you wear them, so choose something simple with clean lines to pair them with (a strapless black dress, a linen sheath, etc.)