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Spring/Summer 2021 - Using Your Current Wardrobe

There's currently lots of talk about Spring/Summer trends for 2021. Especially at the moment, as it brings with it with hope of brighter things to come. 

New trends can be exciting, a chance to try new things, put new outfits together and add to our wardrobe. With these new style trends, it can be tempting to buy things that are fashionable, but don't necessarily fit in with your current style. This could lead to you only wearing the items a couple of times and then it getting left in your wardrobe. You could even end up buying something similar to what you already have, because it's 'slightly' different. I've personally fallen into that trap a fair few times!

This year I'm trying to be more mindful with the clothes that I buy, not to fall into the trap of buying 'Fast Fashion' but instead invest in pieces that are going to elevate my wardrobe. That being said, it doesn't mean I'm not going to try and use some of the ideas from the catwalks in my day to day wear. 

Previously I've used influencers pictures as inspiration for outfits to wear using my current wardrobe, this time I'm going to pick some trends that are key for the coming seasons and seeing what I already have in my wardrobe that will fit the bill. Here are some of the trends and ideas of how I'm going to wear them.

Stripes

Who doesn't love a stripe! And this year its all the colours and sizes. I feel like I could have more stripes in my wardrobe, but for now here's a simple outfit that I think most people would be able to put together with what you already have. Plus I love leopard print and stripes together and contrary to what people think, anyone can wear stripes!



Monochrome

I don't know anyone that wouldn't have at least one item of black and/or white clothing. Here's a couple of options that I came up with, but I could have done so many more.




Maxi Dresses

Time to get those unworn bridesmaid/wedding guest dresses out of the cupboard and put them to good use! Keep it light and floaty with this trend. 



Wide Leg Trouser

I'm such a fan of wide leg trousers, I was on the hunt for ages for the perfect pair after seeing Jodie Comer as Villanelle in a pair with a flannel shirt. Thankfully, I managed to find the perfect pair (although I did have to get them altered as they were super long) and I LOVE wearing them. Just be careful with proportions, I'm a more hourglass figure and look better when the top is a slimmer fit to show off my waist.



Sequins

Time to take the kitchen disco outside! I feel like a lot of these trends are making up for the crap time we've had of it by making us feel special, like wearing you're sequin skirt to do the school run (something I actually did when I said my daughter could dress me for the day!).



Trench Coat

Personally I think a good trench coat is a great investment for anyone's wardrobe, I've had mine for years and whenever I put it on I feel more put together. On this occasion I've made it a bit more casual, which works too.



Oversized Shirt

Looks like it's the bigger the better. I actually used my husbands work shirt for this photo. Plus it also fits in with another trend of pastel colours.



Belts

Obviously they never really go out of fashion, but the belt around your waist is back and personally I'm all for it as its great at accentuating your shape. You can use it on your wide leg trousers, over your oversized jackets, pretty much anything.



Big Jeans

Not for everyone, as it can drown you're shape or make you look bigger than you are. Personally it called to my love of the 90's. I've teamed mine with a belt, to help create shape and a tighter fitting top to give me better proportions.


Bold Flowers

Again, the bolder the better! Up until recently I hardly ever wore anything flowery, apart from to a wedding. However I'm loving it for bringing more colour in my wardrobe. If you're looking to get a bold print, just make sure the size, colour and pattern work for you and your shape. 


Other trends that you might want to consider when looking at your wardrobe is Tie dye (love that this isn't going away, it makes me so happy with all the colours), corsets (you can go as bold or demure as you like!), low key luxe (think work outfit or nice dress with bomber jacket or hoodie), bold shoulders (not suitable for me as I'm quite broad), anything khaki, cut out details around the top half or midriff flossing (basically cord or wrap around details around your waist). 

There's so many things to choose from, I have no doubt that you'll be able to something you can put together from your wardrobe. It may even give an old item a new lease of life.

As always, all items are things I already had in my wardrobe, apart from the dogtooth shaket in the monochrome section.  

I hope you enjoyed this one, I certainly enjoyed the dress up session.

Kat x


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