4 Fun Fashion Trends to Get on Board With Now

Reminder: Fashion is supposed to be fun. Aside from the practical purposes of course. But let’s not get bogged down by all that. Here are 4 fun trends that will add fashionable flair to your outfit this season.

Fringe Benefits

Fashion’s love affair with fringing continues and it can be worn in so many ways. Dig out a classic western inspired fringed jacket, pick up on the crafty fringed knitwear or go for full on after dark glamour. Whichever way you go, enjoy this entirely frivolous addition to your wardrobe.

Multicoloured fringed sweater with an artisanal appeal that is characteristic of Gabriela Hearst's Chloé. Hand-knitted from recycled cashmere and wool, it's designed with macramé stitches to create multicolored and irregular stripes.
Chloe Cashmere and wool sweater, £1,325

The ultimate fringed sweater, hand-knitted from recycled cashmere and wool in a beautiful combination of colours.

Zara Frayed Green Knit, £27.99

Apparently this is fraying and not fringing, but either way we like it and the colour is a delight. If you want to see some more of this apple green in your life, check out our post on the best spring greens to add to your wardrobe now.

This bright pink jacket from Saint Laurent channels the label's penchant for western-tinged chic. The sharp-shouldered silhouette is cut from a fine wool and cashmere blend and trimmed with swishy fringing at the front.
Saint laurent Fringed wool and cashmere jacket, £2,650

A fringed jacket is always a good idea, especially in this perfect shade of hot pink.

Long cream dress with a round neckline and short sleeves. Matching fringing at the hem. Invisible zip fastening at the back.
Zara TEXTURED DRESS WITH FRINGING, £79.99

A chic way to do fringe.

Taller Marmo's black fringed kaftan is inspired by party looks from the '60s and '70s. It's cut from crepe with an elegant drape and fringed along the sweeping cuffs and hem. The high neckline is contrasted with a keyhole front and open back.
Taller Marmo Mrs. Hall open-back fringed crepe kaftan, £945

Ultimate after dark glamour with major throwback appeal. If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to these beautiful creations, Reformation’s gorgeous fringe dress is well worth looking at.

& Other Stories Cable Knit Midi Dress, £48 £95

Be cosy and cool all at once.

Oversized washed black denim jacket with western inspired fringed detailing. Classic button front fastening and cuffs.
Mango Fringed Denim Jacket, £69.99

Western styling never goes away, so this oversized denim jacket is really a classic.

Blue Hand-knitted cape from cashmere by female artisans in the label's native Uruguay and edged with bohemian fringe detailing.
Gabriela Hearst Lauren cashmere cape, £1,828

Wrap this hand-knitted cashmere cape around everything and be happy forever.

Colour Me Happy

Whether you’re a seasoned colour blocker, or just want to throw a curve ball at your wardrobe, colour never fails to lift the mood.

Green Collared plisse top with a V-neckline and long sleeves. Front button fastening.
Zara Pleated Top, £22.99

I can’t get enough of this set. The top has sold out once, but keep yourself notified for when it comes back in. The matching trousers are still in stock, so you can be a full green dream machine.

For more gorgeous green inspiration, have a look at our round up of the best spring greens to freshen up your wardrobe for spring next….

Pink maxi dress from Roksanda is an effortlessly chic choice for summer events. It's made from cotton and cut to a ruched, high neckline and cascades to a relaxed A-line silhouette.
Roksanda Anaisa High Neck Cotton Maxi Dress, £995

This is just beautiful and the cotton fabrication makes it more versatile than it initially looks. Buy now and wear for all your summer events ever. You could even dress it down with flat sandals and a blazer and be happy every day.

Electric Blue High-waist midi skirt with satin finish and invisible side zip fastening.
Zara Electric Blue Pleated Satin Finish Skirt £27.99

Such a beautiful colour. You will wear this versatile skirt year round.

Arket Printed Shirt Dress, £89

Snap this Arket beauty up quick.

Mango High Collar Ribbed Top, £19.99

This zesty little number will be so perfect with a pair of slouchy tailored trousers.

Plan C orange blazer cut to a straight silhouette featuring a single-breasted front with 3 white buttons, three flap pockets and a back vent.
Plan C Cotton Poplin Blazer, £810

Well this is a dreamy blazer. The white buttons add a retro edge. Pair the jacket with your everyday looks for a summery citrus punch, or match with the trousers for a high impact look.

workwear blue full length, long sleeve jumpsuit crafted from sustainable denim. Single chest pocket and button fastening.
Seventy + Mochi Indie Jumpsuit, £120

There are so many good jumpsuits around right now and spring is the perfect time to get your wear out of them. This one is such a beautiful shade of blue.

The Opal midi dress from Rixo is made from silk and features a subtle tonal zebra print. It has a bias cut that skims the body and a low-cut back with thin halterneck straps.
Rixo Opal silk halterneck midi dress, £330

Major showstopper alert.

Orange 100% leather low heel mules
Mango Heel Leather Mules, £59.99

The low heel on these tasty tangerine mules makes them so wearable. They would look great paired with a 60’s mini.

Playful Prints

Aside from the sea of colour, clashing prints are rife amongst the street style hubbub. Stripes are having a moment, classic polka dots never go out of style and tiger in particular, is a favourite amongst the animal prints on show. Pair a neutral print with a brighter one or go for a solid for a high impact look that is easier to coordinate. Basically get creative, the world is your oyster when it comes to prints.

Tiger Print High-waist mini skirt with a matching belt. Invisible back zip fastening.
Zara Animal Print Mini Skirt, 27.99

Zara has done the hard work for you. Coordinating mini sets seem to be having a moment too.

Cropped boxy fit sweater with round collar and green and white diamond checker pattern.
Kitri Green Diamond Checker Sweater, £110

Kitri has so many fun knits right now. This one is a great spring colour.

high-waisted, full length ticking stripe canvas trousers in beige with red stripe.
Kitri Stripe Canvas Trousers, £125

These trousers are spring ready.

Bandeau crop top in newspaper print with a straight neckline. Draped fabric. Invisible side zip fastening.
Zara Printed Crop Top, £25.99

Read all about it, this print is big news.

Acne Studios orange/black tailored trousers made of tiger print velvet with a tailored bootcut fit.
Acne Tiger Print Trousers, £650

If there was a dream tiger trouser, it would surely be these. Also, the shirt is so good and a great example of how to pair clashing prints in similar tones.

Heavy knit jacquard sweater with a wide boxy cut and slightly cropped giving it a structured cocoon silhouette. Blue with green swirly jacquard print effect.
Weekday Bounce Jacquard Sweater, £50

A trippy, wavy print is always a good idea and this knit would be so easy to wear.

Staud baguette style bag made from satin and leather, featureing delicate glass beads in a black and white zebra pattern.
Staud Tommy Beaded Bag, £215

This beaded bag is a classic. It’s so beautiful but the neutral colours mean you can mix it in with your everyday looks easily.

Wide Satin palazzo pants in a black and white polka dot print with matching belt detail with round metal buckle.
Mango Wide Polka Dot Palazzo Pants, £49.99

One of those trousers you could wear as easily for every day as for evening. Nicely coordinated reverse polka dot prints too.

Tie Dye maxi dress from Proenza Schouler in slinky jersey with contrast-raised seams and a high neck.
Proenza Schouler Tie Dye Jersey Maxi Dress, £485

You have got to love a one and done outfit that is this high impact.

High waist knitted striped trousers in yellow, cream and black. Elasticated waist band. Shown with matching halter top.
Zara Rustic Striped Knitted Trousers, £22.99

This set is a delight. The striped trousers are already selling out, so keep yourself notified for more stock.

Y2k Glam

One thing that can be said about the noughties, is that they were a glam old time. If you haven’t already, 2022 is the year to embrace this joyfully over the top aesthetic. If nothing else, because it’s almost unavoidable. It is also unapologetically fun.

black knitted sleeveless top with 6 mother of pearl buttons up the front with little peep hole cut outs in between. Subtle metallic sheen to the knitted fabric.
Amlul Boas Top, £160

For those who enjoy a little cut out action, this knitted top with a subtle metallic sheen is the perfect accompaniment to your jeans or slouchy trousers. Just add mules and a cute bag for a low key going out look.

Balenciaga Le Cagole, Mini Leather Shoulder bag, £850

Delightfully nostalgic.

Marble print, maxi length slip dress with Slit detail in pastel tones. Thin straps crossover at the back. Side zip fastening.
Mango Printed Cut Out Detail Slip Dress, £59.99

A perfectly now way to do y2k style. This dress is checking so many boxes with the maxi length, pastel marble print & cut out detailing. It’s all there.

Saint Laurent sheer black silk mousseline blouse with ostrich feather trim on the collar, cuffs, and hem. V-neck and button closure.
Saint Laurent Feather-trimmed silk blouse, £2,225

Just in case you have a really big rainy day fund. Alternatively, 16 Arlington have some beautiful feather trimmed options and this little cardi from sleeper is just a feathery delight.

Mango pocket Cargo Jeans, £49.99

Major flashbacks. Is it just me, or are these making sense again? Pair with a baby cardi, or bodysuit and heels to smarten them up.

The Attico Devon Cow Print Suede Sandals, £557

Whatever the rest of your outfit is up to, you literally cannot fail to make a statement in these block heel mules.

Jonathan Simkhai's pale yellow ribbed-knit Jayline sweater is cut close to the figure. Its deep scoop neckline showcases a detachable bralette for a layered look.
Jonathan Simkhai Jayline ribbed-knit sweater, £355

This skinny pastel knit with detachable bralette detail has a distinctly chic 00’s feel.

dark Pink satin bustier crop top with a straight neckline. Draped fabric. Invisible side zip fastening.
Zara Satin Bustier Crop Top, £25.99

A shiny y2k inspired bustier top is the ultimate high glam pairing with jeans. Pair with an oversized blazer and minimal sandals to chic it up. This sleek crossover strap corset top from 16 Arlington is another gorgeous option that also comes in black.

16Arlington takes cues from 1990s glamour to create this black feather-trim Adwa dress, cut with a cowl neck and hand-embellished with sparkling green crystal flowers.
16 Arlington Adwa feather-trim crystal-embellished crepe dress, £1,495

This 90’s/00’s inspired feather trimmed & crystal embellished dream dress, will be a showstopper for every party from now until forever. A tiny, embellished Amina Muaddi bag makes the perfect companion.

Silver coloured metal ring loop design chain belt.
Mango metal Applique Belt, £29.99

Nothing sys 00’s sophistication like a slinky chain belt, especially in silver. For more chain belt inspiration, check out our top pick post on them next.

If you always struggle with the tricky transition into spring, have a read of our round up of the staples to have on hand for easy spring dressing. …

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