Dramatic prints continue to be big news, while stripes have stepped to the forefront in popularity. Forget the traditional straight and narrow variety. This season's stripes use diagonals, abstracts, and patterns that go every which way to create a bold new look. Chevron stripes are showing up on everything from sequined skirts and dresses to tube tops. There is less see-through than last summer, but make no mistake, there is an abundance of skin being shown.
Sleeves are slit to reveal the arm.
Bondage looks are a major theme, as cutout banded numbers enable designers to let the body show through in an edgy way. As always, Worth has geared this trend to its customers. One shoulder tops, tubes, lowered necklines, walking shorts and pants that rest on the hip allow a glimpse of skin without threatening our client s comfort level. Summer's palette goes from the palest of pastels to tropical brights, with softened saturated colors in between. Black and white continue as smart sharp contrasts, and navy and white play into nautical themes.