Spring Into Style

SPRING INTO STYLE
THE FAMILY GROOVE'S SPOT ON SPRING '07 FASHION REPORT

This spring, fashion is pretty again. Get ready to feel flirty in dresses and breezy, full tops that speak to the warmer
weather and longer days of the coming season. Here’s a look at the hottest trends this season—for moms, dads and
your little fashion plates.

Sweet Details
Dresses and tops are showcasing pretty details that whisper “handmade” with eyelets, crochet, ruffles and pleats. The trend has also trickled to the junior set with innocent eyelet dresses and crochet tops for girls (pictured, H&M).

Color Contrast
Spring hues run the gamut from understated to in-your-face. Expect to see a palette of cool neutrals, in shades of khaki, cream and gray (pictured, Rachel Comey) as well as bright color pops in lemon yellow (pictured, Nanette Lepore) and kelly green.

Voluptuous Silhouettes
Breezy tops featuring full sleeves make for easy spring style (pictured, H&M). Pair the full top or this seasons trendy swing coat with skinny jeans for a modern look.

		High and Low The wedge silhouette is making strides this spring. Found on skimmer silhouettes (pictured, Hollywould) and strappy sandals, it’s the perfect compliment to this seasons dresses. Flats are also strong this spring, in eye-popping brights and patent materials.
	Dress Up From sleek shifts to shirtdresses to baby-doll silhouettes, the dress is back in full swing. Expect to see casual styles in punchy prints perfect for Saturday errands as well as sophisticated silks in summer hues (pictured, Hollywould).

Print Perfect
Prints are making a bold statement for spring. For women, dresses are the perfect backdrop for mod blocks of color (pictured, H&M) as well as swirls of paisley. For men, look for traditional plaids and modern florals on cotton shirts and warm weather shorts for both men and boys (pictured, H&M).

—Jennifer Carofano

After a decade of subways, bagels and window shopping in New York City,
Jennifer Carofano now lives with her husband and their two cars in sunny Los Angeles.