PREVIEW

from Glo - April 2023

The Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne presents its 33rd Annual Spring Town & Country New Home Tour

By Lauren Caggiano

It’s time to think about ushering out Old Man Winter and welcoming spring’s moderate temperatures with light and flirty styles

Sue Johnson of Susan’s Fashions in Fort Wayne is pleased to welcome inventory that reflects this shift in style and mentality.

“Spring brings lots of color and unexpected mixes of textures and styles,” she said. “The blazer is coming back, especially those with an oversized look. The matching pieces whether a pant, skirt, or shorts, with a head-to-toe look of the same color is coming back.”

Speaking of outerwear, Johnson said jackets of all kinds are hot this spring. She recommends pairing which were on-trend in fall 2022, have carried over into this year. And on the bottom half, it’s time to unleash your inner wild child.

“Liquid leather leggings also known as pleather are still going strong for spring, especially in black!” said Johnson. “Pairing them with some fun tops with texture is important.”

If you need some inspiration in the texture department, think lace. Lace and laser-cut shirts offer a feminine touch, especially when worn under a well-tailored blazer. The same can be said of lace dresses and skirts. These are romantic with a modern aesthetic.

Equally as soft and fashion-forward ruffles have dominated the runways. Still, this bold trend can feel inaccessible to some women. If you’re not sure you can pull off a multi-tiered dress, opt for smaller ruffle detailing items, such as blouses and skirt hems. Sometimes subtle touches can make for big style statements!

Just as texture is an important element, color should also be a consideration in your spring wardrobe. According to Johnson, sneakers in bold colors accentuated by stars and embellished stones are sure to command the right kind of attention. These look great with everything from shorts, jeans, skirts, and capris. Johnson is confident that they’d add to anyone’s wardrobe, regardless of age. After all, you’re never too old to have a little bit of fun!

Not into sneakers? You can still be a fashion plate. Johnson said flats and wedge sandals are still classic looks that are very now. Or maybe you want to walk on the fun side. Cowboy boots are one way to capitalize on whimsy. “Cowboy boots, especially in white, look great with the shorts and blazer combinations,” said Johnson.

Speaking of color, Johnson said you don’t need to overthink spring colors.

“Black and white color combinations are always in, along with colors, such as coral, bright lemon yellow, aqua, fuchsia, royal blue, orange, and all the neon colors,” she said. “Florals, stripes, and color blocking are a lot of the trends for this spring.”

If you needed an excuse to buy a cute floral sundress for a spring wedding or graduation, this is the occasion. A print blouse will also add some pizzazz and you can easily dress it up or down.