Spring 2017 Fashion Trends (that you can really wear)

Spring is here. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the Spring 2017 Fashion shows are here to bring you the latest trends for this gorgeous season before glorious summer.

Yet, the shows are also all about drama, and some looks are more costume, than what the non-jet setting supermodel would wear.

Barring any deal with Gucci, but Gucci feel free to call me, I think fashion should also merge with function. Here are the trends that do just that…

STRIPES

CREDIT: http://fashionmagazine.com/trends/fashion-trends/spring-2017-stripes/

MIU MIU SPRING 2017 PHOTOGRAPHY BY IMAXTREE

Stripes were everywhere! I know stripes and spring time seem like nothing new, but I suggest you mix up stripes to your heart’s content. You can go nautical, 70’s, or rainbow bright!

CREDIT: http://fashionmagazine.com/trends/fashion-trends/spring-2017-stripes/

ALTUZARRA SPRING 2017 PHOTOGRAPHY BY IMAXTREE

KHAKI

I’m a woman who loves neutrals. Neutrals aren’t boring to me, and they don’t have to be, trust me. Designers this year have given us a plethora of cool military looks to strut our stuff in…

CREDIT: http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/g28728/spring-2017-fashion-trends/?slide=2

CREDIT: MM6 Maison Margiela long trench with hood, $641, tessabit.com; Vanessa Bruno cotton jacket, $325, mytheresa.com; Rachel Comey cotton-blend trench coat, $249, matchesfashion.com; Versus Versace patch-pocket crepe shirt, $173, matchesfashion.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of tessabit.com; Courtesy of mytheresa.com; Courtesy of matchesfashion.com (2)

Oh, do you need more khaki inspiration? Here you go…

CREDIT: Current/Elliott The Cropped Neat wide-leg trousers, $103, matchesfashion.com; Rag & Bone standard-issue chino, $185, question-air.com; Palmer//Harding side-striped slim-leg trousers, $348, matchesfashion.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of questino-air.com; Courtesy of matchesfashion.com

OFF THE SHOULDER

As a child of the 80’s, I am loving the fact that fashion is currently obsessed with the bare shoulder, particularly the off-the-shoulder neckline. It’s oh-so-”Flashdance”! Dancing is optional…

CREDIT: http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/g28728/spring-2017-fashion-trends/?slide=6