7 key trends to put a in your step

IT’S still way too chilly to cast off our coats and slip into strappy dresses, but it’s never too soon to start getting excited about what spring has in store for us. In September, the catwalks revealed what high-end designers had in mind for warmer weather – and now the SS19 collections are landing on the high street, so it’s time get those wardrobe wish-lists ready.

Ready to swing into spring? Here are the seven top trends of SS19...

1. BEIGE

THINK T beige equals boring? b You won’t when w you see how Riccardo Tisci used the classic Burberry trench colour for head-to-toe looks at his first show f for the iconic brand.

He wasn’t the only one, either. There were about 50 shades of b beige seen at the shows, from Tom Ford and Max Mara’s trench-inspired offerings, to Balmain’s seductive suede and Dior’s dramatic full skirts. crochet, patchwork and macrame coming to the fore at Chloe, Jacquemus and JW Anderson.

There was still a natural feel to these loose knits and slinky dresses in creamy hues – we predict they’ll be a big hit when summer finally arrives. WHILE many of those beautifully crafted catwalk creations came with long, loose tassels, there’s also a whole other trend for flippy fringing in hyper-bright colours, as seen at Gucci, MGSM and Marc Jacobs. While epic flapper-style evening gowns aren’t the sort of thing you can wear on the regular in real life, a bright fringed bag is the ideal addition to summer ensembles.

5. BRIGHT SUITS

SUITS are sticking around for spring, which will be welcome news for anyone who’s worn their grey check blazer to death over winter.

Now, however, it’s all about zesty brights and saturated shades.

Take your cues from the tailored