Go Bold: 5 “Out There” Trends to Try this Spring

2019/03/08

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From super-bright tailoring to a modern take on tie-dye, these are the five “out there” trends to try this spring:

BIKE SHORTS

As seen at Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Fendi and Nanushka.

Push the pedal into high gear on athleisure’s latest trend: sleek, curve-contouring bike shorts. Let yours peek out beneath the hem of a swingy mini dress, or take it to full-on sport mode with a bomber jacket and sneakers.

Free People Seamless Rib Bike Short $20

UO Kimmy Gingham High-Rise Bike Short $34

Reebok x Victoria Beckham Stretch Shorts $90

SURFER GIRL

As seen at Marine Serre, Etro and Calvin Klein.

Life’s a beach on the SS19 runways, with slick neoprene fabrications and wetsuit-inspired silhouettes. Take the trend for a test swim with neoprene shorts, or try styling a long-sleeve surfer suit with skinny jeans

Cynthia Rowley Kalleigh 2.0 2mm Wetsuit $265

Cover Swimsuit $190

Miu Miu Color-Block Neoprene Shorts $895

TONAL TAILORING

As seen at Gucci and Chanel.

Savile Row meets starburst hues in this season’s standout pop-bright tonal tailoring. Matchy-matchy never looked so good.

Pallas Egoiste Jacket $1,690

Brandon Maxwell Crepe Blazer $1,495

Calvin Klein Wool Slim-Leg Pants $340

FEATHER ACCESSORIES

As seen at Loewe and Valentino.

Fashionistas are flocking to spring’s most whimsical accessories trend: feathers. Bedecking everything from handbags to slide sandals, the wispy embellishment adds dreamlike movement to any ensemble.

Tory Burch Conversational Feather Drop Earrings $178

Loeffler Randall Zadie Feather and Leather Tote $350

Prada Feather-Embellished Metallic Leather Sandals $258

TIE DYE

As seen at Paco Rabanne, R13, and Prada.

Splashes of bright rainbow hues swirled on the runways, breathing new life into kitschy ‘60s tie-dye nostalgia. Try the colorful trend on a soft-hued skirt or a feminine peplum top for a modern take on the playful psychedelic print.