Your Spring Trend Cheat-Sheet: The 7 You Need to Know

Spring has officially arrived. And another season means a new swath of sartorial trends being dictated by both the runways and the streets. Consider this your cheat sheet, a Cliff's Notes of sorts for how to best dive into spring's sartorial trends du jour.
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Spring has officially arrived. And another season means a new swath of sartorial trends being dictated by both the runways and the streets. This spring, there will be no shortage of colorful and eye-catching trends to appropriate -- from head-to-toe floral to a more forgiving crop of swimsuit. Consider this your cheat sheet, a Cliff's Notes of sorts for how to best dive into spring's sartorial trends du jour.

Floral Fashion
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Go bold with a floral suit or opt for a more easily digestible dose of whimsy with flowered heels and embrace floral fashion.
Photo from b.soup via Pose.

The One-Piece Bathing Suit
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This summer swimwear is embracing a decidedly retro vide and bringing back the one-piece bathing suit. Cute peplum and cutout versions currently abound.
Photo from Style on the Couch via Pose.

Cat-Eye Sunglasses
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Shades of which Audrey Hepburn would approve are making a big comeback this spring, so embrace this 50s throwback and grab a pair of cat-eye sunglasses.
Photo from Side Smile Style via Pose.

White Jeans
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There's no waiting until Memorial Day to break out your favorite cream or ivory denim as outfits with white jeans are fast becoming spring's casual go-to.
Photo from District Dressup via Pose.

The Peplum Dress
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Women have been wearing peplum since it was first introduced in ancient Greece, but the peplum dress feels totally fresh for spring.
Photo from Crysal Phuong via Pose.

Black & White Stripes
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This simple combo is bound to be everywhere you look this spring. Black & white stripes have stolen the show as spring's must-have pattern -- be it applied to slim-fitting jeans, loose silk shirts or a maxi skirt.
Photo from Fash Boulevard via Pose.

White Blazers
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Crisp and ready for your 9-5 or a night out on the town, well-tailored white blazers are the perfect way to take your spring look to the next level.
Photo from Style Pantry via Pose.

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