GLAMOUR columnist, Inthefrow, reveals the colours you need to snap up this summer
Whilst many of us are anticipating the cold weather inbound for the UK this week, the majority of fashion followers will be looking forward to saying that final goodbye to Winter.
We’ve been bundled into our cosiest jackets and boots for a number of months and it’s about time we had some sunshine and warmer weather to look forward to. Especially as this year, the colours of Spring are the brightest they’ve been for a long time. Living Coral - the Pantone shade of the season - says it all about what we can expect from Spring 2019, and with Turmeric, Pink Peacock and Aspen Gold sitting alongside it, we’re going to have the most colourful Spring to look forward to.
Yellow heels, jumpers and bags are already making their way onto online stores - and into my own closet - so if you’re someone that lives in black clothing, you may want to look away now. Or, maybe this is the season you come over to the bright side.
Aspen Gold
Nothing says cheerful like Aspen Gold - that sunburst yellow/orange that immediately makes you feel upbeat. If you’re someone who loves colour, then go all out with a full golden dress like this midi slip from Topshop or a fun mini from Michael Kors.
For something a little more everyday wear, pair a yellow gold blouse or jumper with your light blue denim or leather look trousers.
If you prefer to keep colours away from your face, then pair a white roll neck or boxy tee tucked into a fitted pair of yellow straight leg trousers. If you keep your shoes neutral too, the trousers won’t be as bright and brash as you think.
And if you are someone who loves to wear black, or often full white ensembles, then accessorise to your heart’s content. A backpack or a cross body in this tone of orange gold will pop against any monochrome outfit.
Living Coral
The colour of Spring 2019 is a soft coral with a golden undertone - the kind of colour tone you would often see in summer dresses and beautiful bikinis. But it’s being brought into every day wear in full force. Alike to the style advice for Aspen Gold, it will be fun to play around with layering and partnering this shade with your existing wardrobe of neutral tones. But don’t be afraid to throw in a complementary blue accessory if you’re feeling brave.
Princess Blue
Think a bright, royal blue that will have you standing out in any crowd. Pair your princess blue heels with a living coral sweater or aspen gold trousers for the perfect complementary pieces, or go all out with a full maxi to fully embrace the colour.
Sweet Lilac
If we didn’t already have enough colour in our Spring wardrobes, the trend setters have thrown in a bubblegum lilac pink. It’s sweet and sugary and many might feel it’s a little too youthful, but worn in the right way, you might find you were a pink lover all along.
Fiesta
The ultimate orange red - bright, fiery and almost neon, Fiesta is as statement as Princess Blue, for those who prefer their reds. But for those who shy away from something so brash, try a pair of heels to pair with your favourite jeans, or a fiesta red handbag with your black biker jacket.
Spring 2019 is definitely the year for experimenting with colour, so choose your favourite, or all of them if you wish, and go to town.
Want to know what else we'll all be wearing this year? Scroll on down...
1. OVERSIZED HATS
If you so much as glanced at your Instagram feed last summer, you no doubt spotted a Jacquemus La Bomba hat. Now entirely synonymous with SS18, it seems brands are vying for similar cult status next season by producing their own delicious incarnations that we already can't get enough of.
Spotted at: Rejina Pyo (left), Xiao Li (centre), Yuhan Wang/Fashion East (right), Ryan Lo and Simone Rocha
2. SENSIBLE SHORTS
Cycling shorts may have stolen the show last year, but - and thank the Lord - next season things are looking a little looser. Tailored, micro, knee-length... skirts may be given a few months off as we all look to the more boyish alternative for our new summer go-to.
Spotted at: Alexa Chung (left), Margaret Howell (centre), Rejina Pyo (right) and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
3. TIGHT PLEATS
Having had a successful run last year, pleats are back for SS19 but this time they're a whole lot more intricate. Tighter than before, the micro pleat provides maximum impact as it generates not only more movement but also a more fluctuating silhouette as it expands and contracts. Science-y, eh?
Spotted at: Givenchy (left), Preen by Thornton Bregazzi (centre), Balmain (right), Pringle and Roland Mouret
4. TIE-DYE
I know. We were all surprised at the recurrence of this 60s print, but alas it seems tie-dye truly is back in fash. Admittedly, 2019's take on the trend is a hell of a lot chicer. Make like Stella with a no-holds-barred approach and opt for a bold matching two-piece, or - if you're anything like us - you'll likely favour a more subtle beach maxi.
Spotted at: Stella McCartney (left), Prabal Gurung (centre) and R13 (right)
5. FANCY FLATS
While models over at Halpern, Ashish and David Koma were teetering precariously atop stiletto heels, things at Valentino and Simone Rocha were a whole lot more down to earth. About six inches closer to said earth, to be precise. And boy are we looking forward to spending next season in comfy, fancy flats for the sake of #fashun.
Spotted at: Valentino (left), Simone Rocha (centre), Temperley London (right) and Burberry
6. SUMMER WATERPROOFS
If last summer's unpredictable weather taught us anything, it's that you can never be too prepared. So providing you also carry a bikini, sunglasses and knee-high wellington boots with you at all times, these fair-weather waterproofs should serve you well.
Spotted at: Max Mara (left), Marc Jacobs (centre), Jil Sander (right), Sportmax and Etro
7. FRINGING
With last autumn's obsession with the cowboy boot, it was almost inevitable that there would be another Western-inspired trend infiltrating our wardrobes next season. Adorning everything from jackets to skirts via handbags and everything in-between, who knows... maybe we'll be cutting our hair to fit too.
Spotted at: Coach (left), Tom Ford (centre) and Cushnie
8. NEON
Not one for the faint-hearted, vibrant zesty hues are back with a bang this year after endless seasons of the fashion pack drooling over all things pastel. If you're feeling extra brave opt for a double-dose à la Jasper Conran.
Spotted at: Natasha Zinko (left), Jasper Conran (centre), Roksanda (right), Rejina Pyo, House of Holland and Ashish
9. PUFFED SHOULDERS
Bold shoulders are no new thing, but rather than padded, boxy numbers, next season's take is a whole lot puffier. Often gathered at the shoulder with pleats of elastic, they work particularly well with square necklines on feminine dresses. Here's hoping the weather allows us to forgo a jacket, or that volume could provide a stumbling block.
Spotted at: Brock Collection (left), Rodarte (centre), Saint Laurent (right), Mara Hoffman and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
10. SEQUINS
Have sequins ever not been on trend? Perhaps not, but they were so prevalent at this month's shows that we can't ignore them. Offered up in endless incarnations, opt for a more gently beaded style - like Ashish's mint green jumpsuit - for a friend's birthday dinner, before swapping into blindingly glitzy Halpern-like number for your own.
Spotted at: Ashish (left), Halpern (centre), House of Holland (right), David Koma and Roberta Einer
