Trends for Women for Spring '09

Above: Badgley Mischka Spring 2009

Spring 2009 brought back the 80's, embracing mismatched styling, sheer fabrics, and big accessories. "A number of trends emerged in terms of wearable covetable clothes, (and less covetable, like horrendous harem pants and all over animal prints). The hottest tips, according to "Its back to shoulder pads as Top Shop embraces the '80s'" by Liz Jones of the Daily Mail (September 16, 2008)is the clashing of colors….. piling on the layers…. and wearing anything sheer.”

Gill Hart gave a breakdown of the main trends from the runways of London Fashion Week for Spring '09:

• 1980s – think shoulder pads and power dressing
• Navy, cerise, lilac and lime -- clash those colors for a trendy look
• Ruffles and frills -- layer upon layer
• Sporty chic
• Peplum Waists
• Harem Pants - Jumpsuits
• All over animal prints
  

Glamour Magazine picked out the most wearable trends from New York Fashion Week for Spring 2009, leaving out the over-the-top, unflattering styles that were unlikely to be relevant in mainstream retail stores:

• Zipper accents
• Relax-fit pants
• The Sophisticated Trench
• Hot pink
• Oversize necklaces
• Black-on-white print
• The Oversize Pattern Bag
• Big Bangles
• A Touch of Neon
• Mix-and-Match Patterns
• Pastel suits
• Sequins
• The Military Jacket
• Color-Block prints
• '80's flair
• Embellished Boho

Sources: Spring 2009 Trends to Watch, Spring 2009 Fashion Week's Most Wearable Trends
Photo Source: Style.com