Summer is here! Summer is here! We don’t need to hide under those hideous thick jackets and sweaters or die freezing in an attempt to look good. The fashion week has begun and the spring-summer ’16 runway from Milan to Paris, New York to London brought out some distinct styles. From sexy and bold to contained and poised. We have decoded these key trends from the spring-summer runway to your wardrobe.
Off-shoulders are back
![Cutout Drop Shoulder](http://cdn.thestorypedia.com/images/2016/03/image-12.jpg)
Cutout Drop Shoulder
This season the designers focused on cutouts only to highlight the shoulders. Its time you show off those sexy collar bones and making it a little sexier.
Long earrings, danglers for the movers and shakers
![Mismatched Long Earrings](http://cdn.thestorypedia.com/images/2016/03/image-13.jpg)
Mismatched Long Earrings
These are not only extremely long earrings, but also mismatched. Move on to shoulder grazing mismatched earrings, just buy 2 pair long earring and switch ‘em.
Ruffles, ruffles, everywhere
![Ruffle Up](http://cdn.thestorypedia.com/images/2016/03/image-14.jpg)
Ruffle Up
Ruffles are back were seen all over the runway, combined with almost every outfit. It’s girlie, but grown up and feminine.
Slip on’s for the cool and comfortable look
![Slip it on.](http://cdn.thestorypedia.com/images/2016/03/image-15.jpg)
Slip it on.
Heels can be stored in for a while. Get yourself a pair of mule, pronto flat slippers. They are not only comfy, but super stylish too.
Bold stripes for making a statement
![Stripe it off](http://cdn.thestorypedia.com/images/2016/03/image-16.jpg)
Stripe it off
It’s a given that stripes are not going out of trend any time soon, the runway showed off stripes of different size and colors.
Graphic bags for confusing the whole lot of them
![Statement Bag](http://cdn.thestorypedia.com/images/2016/03/bag.jpg)
Statement Bag
Graphic bags ruled the runway. From bold prints, stripes to vivid colors. They are definitely THE statement bag.
Classic whites for every occasion
![White Shirt Redux](http://cdn.thestorypedia.com/images/2016/03/shirt.jpg)
White Shirt Redux
White shirts are a classic and a must have in your wardrobe. It’s time to give a twist to the boring white shirt to buttoned down, ruffled up and cutout will make the old school too cool for school!
Backpacks of different shapes, sizes, pockets and ties.
![The Backpack](http://cdn.thestorypedia.com/images/2016/03/backpack.jpg)
The Backpack
You are never too old for a chic backpack. Give your rucksack a makeover; embed you initials on your bag like Burberry.
Inspired by lingerie gowns
![Lingerie by Day](http://cdn.thestorypedia.com/images/2016/03/image-17.jpg)
Lingerie by Day
These lingerie inspired dress might have been the sexiest trend this season. Detailed lace combined with soft silk are a thing this season.
Pleats of all kinds and designs
![Say Pleats](http://cdn.thestorypedia.com/images/2016/03/image-18.jpg)
Say Pleats
Bending the stereotypes, when pleats for the girly girls. The designers have added texture, prints and sculptures to the pleats.
Tell us below what’s your favorite fashion trend.
Author: Shifa Meerza
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