Fashion can be characterized as an homage to color this Spring.
Etcetera's Designers say to look for sassy sparks of heat as saucy takes on pale ranging from lemon yellow and hot pink to sky blue and peony.
Now, getting your Spring wardrobe selected and into your closet well in advance of the season is about to get easier.
Here are 10 key tips to dressing hot this Summer from Etcetera:
1) Flashback - We're sixties obsessed and loving it! Taking a cue from the ladies of "Mad Men," we can't get enough of the decade's legendary chic.
It's the snappy tailoring, high waists, tight cinches and pegged skirts atop stiletto heels that really do it.
2) Hippie Chic - Less gypsy, more jet set! Boho goes uptown with a twist. Fringe is finding its way into casual and classic designs.
Luxe suiting, organza-layered and fray-edged in tweed; embroidered, patterned and bugle beaded in tribal jacquard.
Or try a hot pink lacquered linen rain slicker thrown together with a fringed floral scarf.
3) Tier Drops - Cast your feminine wiles with a wink! Everything girly is a must.
Revel in rivulets of tiers on dresses of two-piece organza black silk to party in or a drop-wasted cachet sand suede number to die for!
Find pleats showing up on t-shirts and self-knit on sweaters.
4) Beltway Girls - The inside skinny is a cinch! Waists tied, wrapped, draped, slung; belts whisked on at every opportunity.
Stock up on belts from arrow narrow to uber-wide and everything in between.
5) Lace Works - It's a sweetheart of a trend! Less classic, more fashion forward.
Found in eyelets and embroideries; translated into styles with tender flourishes to take-no-prisoners femme collars and cuffs.
6) Fancy Free - Flashes of fabulous are everywhere! As a classic trademark with Etcetera, unexpected details make the look.
This season, they are found in beaded embroidery on Bohemian-inspired suiting, cotton voile handkerchief trim on a graphic print henley-style blouse or even with a rose-embellished collar and cuffs on a mock-layered sweater.
7) Peek-A-Boo - Fresh and flirty never went out of style.
Pop a long top under a short jacket! It's a matter of proportion that's edgy, sexy, and altogether new.
Watch how finishes contrast, how just-threw-it-together-and-looks-terrific works.
8) Twinkle-Twinkle - Pedal to the metal with a lighter touch! More shimmer and sheen this season vs. sparkle plenty.
All elegantly done in threads of silver and gold; glazed fabrics and subtle jacquards that catch the light.
9) Fresh Florals - All the news that's fit to print! This spring, flower girls rule! Check yourself before leaving the house because something floral is a must!
10) Upbeat Colors - Happy brights pop and sizzle! Get 'em while they're hot --sun drenched hot pinks, juicy shades of tangerine, lemon and lime green.
To get a full rundown of the top trends this spring visit the
Etcetera design team's website.
