Just two words sum up the top fashion trends for summer 2019: tailored feminism. From classic, well-fitting suits to ruching that emphasizes curves and quintessential marks of feminine clothing like big bows and ruffles, take a look at five trends that will reign supreme during the upcoming season.
Tailored Suits
After a few years of loose draping and forgiving cuts, classically tailored suits for women are back in the spotlight. The suits are showing up in every color of the rainbow—particularly power red—but there’s also an emphasis on delicate pastel hues.
Ruching
Women with all body types can appreciate ruching in clothing, as it adds curves to slim or straight frames and fulsomely accentuates those curves for those who were born with them. Bodycon dresses have been in for a while now; ruching updates the look in an ultra-flattering way.
Bows and Ruffles
A consummate feature of feminine clothing, bows, and ruffles are back in a big way. A variation of ruffles, micropleats, were also spotted many times on the runway. The pleats expand and contract as the person wearing them moves, providing an intriguing silhouette.
Puffed Sleeves
It’s not often that sleeves make a statement, but that’s certainly the case this summer. Not only are shoulders puffing up—don’t worry, it’s not as Seinfeld as it might seem—but sleeves are getting their own form of ruffles, draping, and pleating.
Fire Colors
Marigold yellow has already taken its place as one of the top colors for 2019, but, really, all the blazing hot colors of fire are on-trend, including fire-engine red and terracotta orange.
