Affordable Spring Fashion — Easy as 1, 2, 3!
07 Monday Mar 2022
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Welcome to the Spring Fashion Report 2022 for Ladies-Of-A-Certain-Age!
I publish a fashion report in the spring and autumn because the fashion industry has forgotten about us, even though we are one of the wealthiest segments in American society. I think they have done this for two reasons: 1. Our culture does not value older women, and we become invisible. 2. We don’t spend as much money on clothes, accessories, and makeup as females half our age or younger.
So, it is challenging to know what to wear at this age.
I have been writing these fashion reports for almost ten years now! Like all my blog posts, these blogs posts are not financially supplemented by anyone or any company.
There is one ground rule for these fashion reports: Don’t judge your sister. What she wears is her business and what you choose to wear is your business.
My information comes from many sources. I list them in the source section. Also, I check out a few stores in my area. Finally, I give you a summary of my findings and tell you what is in my closet this spring.
On with the report—Yes, Affordable Fashion—It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! Once you know the answers to these three questions, you will always know what to wear, and you will look great!
- What is your fashion personality? There are seven predominant style personalities. The labels change sometimes, but the descriptions don’t. Once you know you fashion personality, you can quickly determine which of the new trends will work for you.
If you don’t know your fashion personality, take this fun quiz.
I have a classic causal personality fashion style, so frilly, bling or edgy trends don’t work for me.
2 . We all have specific colors that naturally make us look and feel better. These colors in the fashion industry are often referred to as seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Once you know what colors are best, you can peruse the current hottest colors for those you like and look good on you. If you don’t know your color season, here is a fun, no-cost quiz to take. I am a winter season.
3. I call this question the practical one. There are three parts to it: a. Do you know what is already in your closet? b. Do you need clothes for a particular reason? 3. What is your budget? Like most women our age, you probably have lots of clothes. On the other hand, maybe you don’t need or want any. Perhaps, you have a special event coming up. These practical considerations will help you determine what to wear or buy this season.
Now, here is a summary of my findings for Spring 2022. I hope they are helpful for you to choose what to wear now.
These Spring 2022 trends caught my eye:
Color— Pantone Spring 2022
The Pantone Institute each season determines the top colors, not only for clothes but also for all sorts of products, including paint and appliances. Below is a list of the 2022 spring colors I have summarized for you. Click on the links to a description and name for the actual colors.
Bright red
Buttery yellow
Coral
Daffodil
Yellow-green
Soft green
Light blue
Medium blue
Soft blue-green
Medium blue-green
Light royal blue
Soft orchid
Violet plum
Light pink
Pink
Dark pink
Hot pink
Neutral tones –
White, soft beige, soft camel, caramel brown, mocha, soft gray, medium gray
Clothes —
Cropped tops
Lots of skin showing
Gingham checks
Jumpsuits
Crochet dresses and tops
Color blocking
Very sheer dresses
Mini skirts
Bold color
Pants – various lengths, widths (no leggings)
Fringe
Jewelry —
Pearls
Chunky chains
Chokers
Rainbow chokers, necklaces, bracelets
Bicep cuffs
Necklaces with charms
Body chains
Accessories —
Headbands
Triangle head scarfs
Hair clips
Jeweled bobby-pins
Purses —
Crochet
Small and large totes
Bucket bags
Party purses
Shaped purses (I loved the pizza slice one!)
Shoes —
Chunky sandals
Platforms
Clogs
Mules
Western boots
Interesting heel designs
Hairstyles –
Chignons
Slick Straight
Middle part
Easy braids
Makeup —
Statement blush
Neon eyeshadow
Glossy lips
Embellished eyes (crystals scattered around eyes)
Classic red lips
Nails
Blue
Lavender
Black
Pink
Rainbow color tips
“Milk foam” (white over color polish)
What’s in my closet
I always “shop my closet” first. It reflects my traditional fashion personality—classic—and the colors of the winter season. This season I do have coming up a trip on my bucket list. I bought pants and tops because the ones I have are worn. I purchased a gray top, similar to the Pantone medium gray color, and a soft rose, which is not a current Pantone Color. It is an excellent color for winters, however.
Clothes –
By-stretch black slim-leg pants (These are perfect for yoga and pickleball, as well as traveling)
3/4 sleeve v-neck tops in gray and soft rose. I have a variety of short-sleeve t-shirts and one gingham shirt, as well as capris. I fell in love with a soft gray jumpsuit. I loved wearing jumpsuits, back when.
Jewelry –
I have a chocker chain with rainbow colors on white (A Michals find years ago-maybe $5!)
Pearl studs
Pearl hoops
Accessories
In the mystery I am writing, Murder and a Blue Spruce, sleuth Ellen is knitting headbands in the hot Pantone colors of 1960, which are very similar to today’s colors. I will wear the headband mostly at night because I live in an area of intense sun and wear a hat during the day.
The jeweled hair clips I bought add a touch of fun and help to keep my hair out of my eyes.
Purses –
I have a large gray tote that I will use for my travels, and I bought a small crochet shoulder bag that I will put inside it and use on my excursions and this summer.
Shoes –
I need to buy new black clunky sandals that I will live in this summer
Hairstyle –
I’m keeping my slick straight bob for now. Hair clips and fancy bobby pins will help keep it out of my eyes.
Makeup –
I am adding more blush these days.
I love glossy lips.
Nails –
Do I really need to buy another bottle of nail polish? I asked myself. I have at least ten bottles already. So, I’ve been going with the “milk foam” trend and enjoying the creativity. Put one of the colors on and then top it with white or rose quartz. I like wearing the shear rose quartz alone. Also, I have a bottle of lavender I might use. My toesies are painted a hot pink.
That’s it, folks!
List of Sources:
Makeup
Jewelry
Nail Color and Trends
Shoes
Bags
Trends
Colors
Hair
Copyright – Elizabeth J. Wheeler, February 7, 2022
