Ditch the \'40s look
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Ditch the \'40s look
Spring\'s retro fixation is the \'70s. Think Charlie\'s Angels and fill your new season wardrobe with bright blue denim flares, high-waisted, wide-leg pants, or go for the classic look from that era - the floaty maxi dress.
Ditch your slouchy knits
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Ditch your slouchy knits
...and switch for transparent layers of organza. The ‘sheer\' look was seen (or should that be seen through?) everywhere on the catwalks. The trick is to layer, layer, layer...
Ditch skinny trousers
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Ditch skinny trousers
Or at least push them to the back of the wardrobe for a while. It\'s time to loosen up and get into this season\'s must-have new trouser shape - softly-tailored, loose-fitting and rolled-up.
Keep the all-in-one
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Keep the all-in-one
It might not be top of your list of wearable trends, but the jumpsuit is here to stay. Best worn as an evening look with skyscraper heels and chunky bangles - or take inspiration from Stella McCartney and throw a boy-blazer over the top.
Ditch animal print
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Ditch animal print
...for star style. This season\'s key print can be found everywhere from Chanel to Topshop. Alternatively snap up star embellished jewellery - All Saints have a great necklace.
Keep metallics for night
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Keep metallics for night
Get set to sparkle - there\'s still room in your wardrobe for silver and gold. Balenciaga, Prada, Temperley and Pucci all showed dresses in shimmery fabrics at the spring collections.
Ditch the slogan tee
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Ditch the slogan tee
Yes, we respect Katharine Hamnett and, like Aggy, we love Henry Holland, but the slogan tee has been pushed from the top spot by arty, paint-splattered vests. The high street is fast on the look, or get the original from D&G.
Keep the biker jacket
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Keep the biker jacket
We\'re happy to see we can get another season\'s wear from our much-loved biker jackets. Chic and warm, they are the perfect match for summer\'s floral dresses, which need a dash of leather to get the sought-after ‘tough chic\' look.
Ditch checks
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Ditch checks
...and earn your fashion stripes by stocking up on dresses, tops and jackets with bands of colour. Anything, from wide stripes to pinstripe, goes.
Keep your statement shoes
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Keep your statement shoes
As the ‘It-bag\' frenzy starts to wane, attention has turned to shoes. This season it\'s what you wear on your feet that counts. Last season\'s chunky heels will see you through - though you may find it hard to resist some of spring\'s more dramatic styles.
Ditch the pencil skirt
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Ditch the pencil skirt
...and turn up the volume in a full \'50s-style skirt. It might look scary but it can be flattering - just pair with wedges and a waist-cinching belt for a hot summer look. Trust us!
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Spring Clean Your Wardrobe
Spring Summer 2008,fashion advice,catwalk
Spring Clean Your Wardrobe
By Camilla Hume-Smith
The clocks have gone forward, the days are getting warmer (we hope) and it\'s time to start prepping your outfits for summer. But before you bag up your winter clothes, take note - there are several pieces you can recycle.
