SUMMER is an invitation to relax – and a tempting time to dress down. Whether you are packing up to hit the beach or just sashaying to work, you can now let go of the tight ensembles and go for looser silhouettes that are perfect for the balmy season.
Fashion expert Christine Benet, who is also the Chairperson of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB)’s Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) Program, revealed this season’s key items based on giant trend forecast website World Global Style Network (WGSN).
“This summer, everything will be shorter in length – both tops and bottoms and for both men and women,” Benet spilled. This, according to the fashion guru, is given considering the humid weather in the Philippines. “It demands for us to wear more cotton and free-breathing fabrics and styles.”
Cropped top continues to reign both in the runway and in the racks but, this year, thoughtful construction brings to it a wider wearability, making the cut ideal for activewear, swimwear, and even evening looks paired with a matching bottom. “As compared from last year’s top which was more above the waist, this year’s would be a little higher and nearer to the empire cut or under the bustline – more of a midriff length,” Benet expounded.
For texture, play around the structure of your shortened cropped shirts with ruching features. Pull-cord details do not just make for a decorative approach to ‘90s basics but also allow the wearer to go for varying levels of crop. Meanwhile, twisted knot-front midriffs, especially crisp-white or checked ones, go for a more laid-back daywear.
Summer 2019 transforms boring florals into boisterous tropics. Resort shirts with vibrant prints and patterns continue to be the staple across markets, this time, with eye-catching surface updates.
Men’s wardrobe likewise joins in the high-summer-graphics trend with clashing bright tropicals that explore classic nature as motif but embraces odd hue shifts, color gradient filters, and popping florals recolored on dark grounds for a dash of surrealism.
For a super casual vibe, boxy shorts that fall right above the knees are in. Reminiscent of the ‘90s street style, basketball culture, and the West Coast of the USA, this preppy pair features waistbands and subtle side entry pockets for comfort and style.For those who are more into mix and matching hues, the color of the year still stands as the mood for the season. “It is the most appropriate color because Living Coral in itself is very earthy in the sense that it is an organic color of nature,” Benet explained.
