There are many new trends that will start now and hold for many years. There is a major change in fashion and what people will pay for. The new trends, or a lot of them are:

depression dressing:
This is the return of the fashion before and after the depression of 1929. There will be flapper fringe on things and on the other side, sack dresses, reminding us of the late thirties and forties.

One sleeved dresses and tops. This trend falls in line with the "goddess," type dressing. The clothes will be made of fabric rich in shimmer and be made to be worn in the daytime. Buying one top of dress this way would be good, and if you need to wear a bra with this, as we all do, I am guessing, us a strapless and all will be well!

Sportswear, modified for daytime dressing, even evening.
This will be extra long "sweatshirts," made of different fabric and mean to be worn to work or out. They will be accompanied by tights of different colours of the capri length. There will be sweat suit style pants cut capri and made in shiny black, and other spring colors. This look has my star because it is comfortable, affordable, easy to wear and in all colours.

Look for Arabian colors and some from India. Those like Dotsie who wear pink, and for Dotsie herself, try hot pink or a deep, blue pink to show your power yet keep yourself open as pink will do.

Lots of geometric prints in ourtageous geometrics! These are not the usual geometric prints, these are made of color and will be more extreme prints. If you like the geometric fabrics, now is the time to get them on all price levels. If you like, ask me about stores for all price points.

80's are back: Ripped lace, ripped denium and in suits, big shoulders again. These suits will be more "street," this time for they are to appeal to those who never got the chance to wear them in the 80's. Hey, we know how to wear that so I say, dig in. Meredith, this may be something you can wear and in CA this will be big on the street.

Also of: Graffiti, punk, and hip hop influenced clothing will be available. This is to go with the 80's ripped trends. Remember to get the "scrunch socks," that used to be worn with everything! Socks with heels will be back again and again, Meredith may like this?

"Skin accessories." Alligator or faux alligator being the most popular. The faux will be available in abundance for those who are "green." If you collect bags, it's teh year for the alligator!

BOLD jewelry. Often in non precious material will be popular. Necklaces that run from your neck to your belly button will be out to buy. Any large size necklace that you have or buy will work with all of these new trends.

Short boots, of color, with fishnets... hmmmm

Baggy Bags. No structure, BIG bags are in, and they will be in all colors and price points. This is a reaction to the "carry all," bags that are encouraged by the green folk. Some of them are very nice and can really make an outfit, you can hold your purse and be dressed that easily! They will be large, the larger the better. If you have back problems, stay away! If you, again, collect bags, now is the time to get yourself a big one!

The beret is back...

Big black sunglasses and many will wear them indoors. The 80's again... You might trhy them in a smaller lense. The look is very cool and sunglasses worn in a mall or public place can keep the people from bothering you by making eye contact, it's good for concentration... You can always take them off for a better look at something.

Colors: Big on pink, red, and light green or blue. Red will be a power color and pinks will be bright, again, a nod to India where pink is black as it is here in America. It is always good to have something in a pink if you like color even if you like to wear it with purple like Yonuh or Celtic!

Yonuh and Celtic, you might want to look for mustard to wear with solid red. If you get some shimmer on the pant or the top, you will look fab!

If anyone else wants some suggestions or info, please ask!

Dress on, March on!

Dancer