Top Fashion Trends of 2014
From chunky knits to funky fabrics, 2014 has been a charming and vibrant year of fashion trends. As we look back on the year’s coveted airstrip looks and road style trends, we’re positive the mix of spring’s playful cropped blouses with fall’s oversized blanket capes. Here’s our look back at the year’s best fashion trends.
Photo: Stella McCartney Fall 2014 Ready-to-Wear (Style.com)
1) Oversized knits: This past fall, oversized knits made a statement on the airstrip and in the wardrobes of fashionistas everywhere. With its muted grey palette and longer length, this slouchy knit from Stella McCartney’s Fall 2014 collection proved that comfort and couture can be a winning match.
Photo: Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2014 Ready-to-Wear (Style.com)
2) Cape coats: Classic pea coats and fur-trimmed parkas are always wardrobe prerequisites for frosty ride out, but the luxurious blanket cape has had its moment in the focus this fall and winter. At Salvatore Ferragamo for Fall 2014, this cape coat with its warm plaid print and high collar added a perfect touch to cold ride out styles.
Photo: DKNY Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear (Style.com)
3) Crop tops: Spring/Summer 2014 styles saw a dazzling mix of crop tops being paired with midi skirts, loose trousers and denim. On the airstrip, this Spring 2014 look from DKNY featured a pastel blue hue for a sweet, innocent touch.
Photo: Alice + Olivia Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear (Style.com)
4) Ladylike matching skirt sets: While matching skirt sets may bring a 1950s housewife to mind, the trend was updated with an edgy twist this year. With cropped blouses and matching flared skirts, printed sets were the ultimate statement. This neutral combination from Alice + Olivia brought a playful and preppy vibe for spring.
Photo: Lacoste Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear (Style.com)
5) Sheer: This summer, the sheer trend encouraged fashion lovers everywhere to keep up with their intense workouts. After all, this daring and baring trend featured floaty fabrics, bounty of arm and leg on show, and sultry panels. At Lacoste for Spring 2014, this sheer white suit was a seductive and eye-catching evening look.
Photo: Jean-Pierre Braganza Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear (Style.com)
6) Pleats: The schoolgirl-inspired look of pleated skirts and dresses quickly left an innocent impression on airstrip looks. With its girlish black and pale pink colour blocking and its wide box pleats, this skirt on the Spring 2014 airstrip at Jean-Pierre Braganza was beyond charming.
Photo: Just Cavalli Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear (Style.com)
7) Neon: This summer, our wardrobes received a much-looked-for boost to their usual neutral shades and understated hues. Whether you were sporting a bright orange midi skirt or a hot pink peplum top, colour played a dazzling role in warm ride out looks. At Just Cavalli for Spring 2014, this playful patterned mini dress combined the bold shades of the rainbow into one outfit.
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