Workplace Fashion Trends

Secretary Style

Secretary style is not a fashion trend aimed at those who hold the title. Nor is it the opposite of '80s power dressing, though its polished look may place the wearer closer to promotion. This is an upcoming fashion trend that pays homage to tailoring and detailed seams.

This newly seen “secretary style” look on the recent runways is unexpectedly sexy, though in a preppy, still-innocent sort of way. It's smart, ordered and buttoned-up. But the surprise is that, unlike many fashion trends, this one seems to have purpose: serving up clothes that are pretty, flattering and yet comfortable.

At Custo Barcelona, we offer a variety of secretary style fashion trends perfect for your office wardrobe.

Color Fashion Trends

Black is Back

You may already have noted that black has returned, but this is the not the pared down austere black of the 1990s. This reinvented fashion trend shows creations dominated in lace and/or velvet. This new black often has subdued and subtle decoration and is defined by its texture and structure.

Black lace will be an especially popular fashion trend throughout the coming year. Look for black lace to be used as embellishments on skirts and blouses.

Custo Barcelona’s clothing has many black color influences, check out our vibrant fashion trends with black accents and embellishments.

Fashion Trends in Formal and Casual Dresses

The Empire Look

Raised high empire waists offer an alternative to the fitted cinched in look as are much more flattering to a wide variety of shapes and heights. The spring’s empire dresses will be surfacing with embellished bands and ribbons beneath the bust. Some supershort dresses can be worn with jeans or capris for a more casual look.

This spring and summer, look for the new trends in dress fashions to be dominated by the empire style. Be it ribbons, embroidery, panels or seams, the empire-line strikes a fashionable cord, evening or day, dressed-up or down. Look out for slender 1960’s shifts and ethereal empire offerings in this revisited and improved fashion trend.

Find a causal dress in today’s latest fashion trends.

Handbag Fashion Trends

Cloth Purses and Handbags

Cloth purses are very casual fashion items, so colorful fabrics and whimsical patterns are the strongest fashion trend from the coming year. If you love bold colors and striking contrasts, you’ll have a great time shopping for cloth purses this season.

A cloth purse is mostly a spring/summer fashion trend accessory, so expect to see warm colors, and light breezy cotton or nylon fabrics. Fresh, summery patterned fabrics with flowers, fruits and ladybugs are always popular.

Also very fashionable is the clever and practical reversible cloth purse. You can literally turn the purse inside out to reveal the alternative fabric pattern, so you have two purses in one. This is a very popular concept and will big a popular fashion trend this spring.

Custo Barcelona’s handbags are designed with vibrant colors and patterns. Check out our latest handbag fashion trends to discover your own personal style.

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