Style Predictions For 2014

Happy New Year people! A new year is a great time for a fresh-start in any endeavor including fashion, but can be particularly worrisome for the style lover, as he/ she is confronted with a style closet that may just be obsolete or un-trendy. According to Yvette Saint Laurent, style is eternal while fashion is temporal; the simple magic solution known to fashion veterans is how to upgrade your closet with a few new key trendy pieces, while not reforming the old pieces

This year I have consulted the style fairy and my tarot fashion cards, 2014 promises to be a very adventurous year for style changelings as dramatic cuts, styles and twist seems to a trend. Below are some trends, color, fabrics and beauty trends predictions for the perfect wardrobe for the year.

 Predictions

Inverse shirt buttoning 

Shawl collars

Jacket with tux vibes

Oversized & low slung belts

Fringe & tassels 

Word play on clothing 

Floral prints

Big skirts: This a cross between midi and maxi skirts. Bigs skirts promises to be the rage in 2014, pairing it with a wide shoulder crop or blouse is a sure fire way to look super stylish. 

Cow girl mash 

Wide leg pants

Tea length dresses

Jumpsuits and rompers

Embellishments and detailing on tees/blouse

Metallics 

Unstructured garments