{"id":11917,"date":"2017-01-04T16:53:15","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T21:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=11917"},"modified":"2017-01-04T17:00:46","modified_gmt":"2017-01-04T22:00:46","slug":"7-ways-wardrobe-needs-change-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2017\/01\/7-ways-wardrobe-needs-change-2017.html","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways Your Wardrobe Needs to Change in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

If 2016 was a postmodern fashion experiment for most designers\u2014marked by unprecedented use of clashing colors, nonstandard patterns, and unique fabrics\u2014then 2017 is the going to be the refined product of that experimentation.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let the turning of the year be relegated to a mere temporal event. Use the advent of 2017 as an excuse to reinvent your wardrobe! What you wear is a nonverbal language that speaks to the eye. If you\u2019ve never done so, it\u2019s time to take control of what you\u2019re going to say.<\/p>\n

To help you do that, let\u2019s look at what the major designers have in store for 2017.<\/p>\n

Single Shoulder<\/h3>\n

Last year\u2019s obsession with shoulders continues on, albeit in an abbreviated fashion.<\/p>\n

The single shoulder cutout is going to be big this year, with popular brands like Hellessy, Tibi, and Monse leading the charge on the runway, which will be sure to trickle down into more affordable and accessible department store racks before long.<\/p>\n

Sexy and glamorous, the single shoulder cutout<\/a> emphasizes a part of the body that nearly everyone can show off with confidence\u2014the shoulders. Showing just one shoulder, however, carries with it an elite air of aristocracy that few other fashion statements can match.<\/p>\n

Whether you go for this look in a statement top or an elegant dress, you\u2019re sure to look stunning, stylish, and a touch futuristic, so don\u2019t miss out on this trend.<\/p>\n

Out With the Jeans, in With the Khakis<\/h3>\n

The king is dead. Long live the king.<\/p>\n

With the reign of denim coming to a close\u2014although if you know fashion, you know that it will rise again\u2014khakis are now ascending to the throne.<\/p>\n

We have a new go-to fabric for our pants so be sure to keep this in mind as you build your fashion repertoire. Whether you go for classic Dickies or Alexander Wang\u2019s slouchy runway designs, keep this mantra in mind: beige is better.<\/p>\n

Robes<\/h3>\n

After 2016\u2019s sleepwear-as-outerwear trends, we\u2019re getting an upgrade this year: robes.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re not talking about the worn swirl of cotton you relax in after a good bath. We mean gorgeous\u2014and still comfortable\u2014pieces created with unique fabrics and patterns, created by well known fashion designers like Alexander Wang.<\/p>\n

Robes and robe-inspired style<\/a>s are going to be the breakout trend of the year, so take a look at these styles, fresh off the runway, and grab them when they hit the shelves.<\/p>\n

Ditch the Purse and Grab a Phone Case<\/h3>\n

In some ways, 2017 is about aristocratic embellishment. But in others? Total minimalism.<\/p>\n

Case study: purses.<\/p>\n

That big, black leather bucket you\u2019ve been carrying around is going out this year, and is getting replaced with something much smaller\u2014the cell phone case<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Designers are catching on to the fact that you don\u2019t need to carry much more than your phone these days. With a wave of your device, you can pay for merchandise and meals, as well as performing any number of other, everyday functions.<\/p>\n

Ditch the purse and take up a case that can you can fit your phone, plus a few small items, into. This trend, as evidenced by Louis Vuitton\u2019s new line of tech accessories, is going to be big, so go grab your miniaturized travel trunk!<\/p>\n

Stripes, Stripes, Stripes<\/h3>\n

These days, stripes are the ubiquitous staple of fashion\u2014you\u2019ve got to have them somewhere in your wardrobe. That\u2019s not changing this year.<\/p>\n

One emerging change, though, is the advent of new patterns\u2014namely, seaside stripes<\/a>. Yep\u2014pulled straight from beach umbrella fabric and front-yard lounge chairs, this pattern has been shown off by Banana Republic, Rosie Assouline, and Altuzarra, among others.<\/p>\n

Wall Street-inspired bankers’ stripes<\/a> are also making their debut, so keep an eye out for these, as well.<\/p>\n

This trend isn\u2019t going anywhere anytime soon, so don\u2019t be afraid to stock up on stripes this year!<\/p>\n

Platforms<\/h3>\n

While sneakers may be comfortable, sometimes we have to sacrifice a little for the sake of beauty.<\/p>\n

Platform shoes are back in a big way\u2014literally. Sky-high platforms have marked many designers\u2019 runway footwear displays this season. But these aren\u2019t the platforms you know\u2014these are covered over in gorgeous prints and patterns, and embellished with studs.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re drama for your feet. Don’t miss out.<\/p>\n

Pink Reigns<\/h3>\n

From beauty products to clothing, pink is the it-color of 2017.<\/p>\n

Brands like Valentino, Loewe, and Gucci have made runway showings in hues from rose to bubblegum pink, solidifying this style for the year. Expect the color to start hitting stores by mid-spring, and so be sure to tie a little pink into all of the above fashion pieces.<\/p>\n

<\/h3>\n

A Bold New Look<\/h3>\n

Let this be the year that you go bold. Tell people who you are through your style. If it\u2019s an option, tell them loudly.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for these trends, and you\u2019ll gain the fashion vocabulary you need to get that conversation going, so get out there and shop!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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