Sporty and Summer Trend 2012
The year 2011 is over and we already embraced the year of the Water Dragon 2012. Last year 80’s inspire punk look was in but now it’s already out of style. But wait, you don’t have to change your entire wardrobe and shop till you drop to be in style. Since this year London will host the upcoming Olympic Summer Games, sporty summer look will be the hit in fashion and style. Sports are most of the time associated with performance and endurance so clothes will be tighter.
Colors green, blue, white and turquoise will be in-style for the summer fashion look added up with natural fiber accessories, shell-inspired and more natural look. Polka dots at the start of the year are also a startling trend. Prints for men and women will look great too.
For men, pastel colors will highlight any outfit of the day, spice it up with structured bags for natural to cool look get-up. And yes, men can carry bags or small pursed with them. Bold bright colors which come in variety plaid and stripes will be among men’s favorite.
You will no longer find pants which reminds you of leggings or super skinny men jeans. Board shorts and above-the-knee shorts plus brightly colored belt will be a trend but still shows their masculinity.
For their footwear, classic shoes are still the top trend but for men who do not prefer wearing close shoes they can go for a comfy sandals or fringed loafers. To complete men’s new look 2012, too short hairstyles for men are not too in rather curly and not too short will do. Natural, less stylish and more relaxed hair styles will match up their sporty natural look.
For women, different themes arise from tailored, classic but still bold and edgy. This includes fun fashion that offers wonderful stripes, patterns, vivid and geometric prints. Some categories include art deco, urban jungle and nude look. Colors for summer look which includes combination of soft and warm colors, warm oranges, soft gold, neutrals, majestic pink, silhouettes, detailed, flirty, and more feminine for a fanciful and carefree look. This includes sexy little dresses, lace and floral prints.
Skinny tight jeans with bright colors are now out for women too and replaced with loose and baggy jeans. Skirts from your old wardrobe are still in and one of the must haves. To fit with the men, wearing sporty attire for women is also a trend like fashionable jogging suites and sweat pants of bright colors and prints which are still sexy. 2012 trends focused more on the comfort of the clothes you wear rather than how it looks. Still black and white colors are on the go for women mix and match with bright colors of the year. For the footwear, trends of 2011 are still in for 2012 which includes hot ballet flats, chic wedge heels, sleek ankle booties, and pump with more colors, pattern and details.
For women’s hairstyles, super straight long hairs for easy styling are great for its very natural and modern look. Long yet edgy hairstyles such as long and bouncy, “just rolled out of bed” waves, homemade curls, French twist, looped under ponytail, side pinned waves, wet look big bounced curls and etc. that add up to women’s well groomed, elegant yet well relaxed look. For make-up, timeless look fits the new look which is skin tone inspired from the 80s and 90s look that opt for soft and gentle colors, contoured cheeks, bare eyed mascara, metallic shades for eye shadows, brows that are bold but feminine, and nude lip colors.
Fashion changes from year to another and sometimes trends for the past returns back with a twist so it is not really necessary to change your entire wardrobe. For those budget-conscious who just buy a piece or two and mix-and-match with the ones on your closet. And always remember the most important fashion statement, “it’s not how others look at you rather how you carry yourself on the clothes you wear with comfort and confidence, you are still in-style!”