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Spring Trends--It's a Breeze

LAS VEGAS—Buyers and press had the opportunity to preview and shop for Spring's easy breezy look at the recent trade shows in Las Vegas. And for attendees, there was a wide range of offerings from which to choose. From juniors to contemporary designers, the trade shows—including ENK Vegas, WWDMAGIC, Capsule, Project, Workroom and the Pooltradeshow—were all on the hit list. Some trends carried forward from Fall—such as military, vintage and floral prints—while safari looks and workwear were new for the season. Key silhouettes included feminine bustier tops, oversized

shirts, bellbottoms and shorts in every shape and size. Here is a look at Spring 2011.

—N. Jayne Seward
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Bellbottoms

Move over, skinny, the bellbottom is Spring’s stylish new silhouette. Brands such as Citizens of Humanity, Agave Nectar, Paige and Jessica Simpson are offering the ’70s-inspired flared shape. Click photo to enlarge.

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Out of Africa

Designers are channeling safari inspiration to create one of Spring's strongest trends. The look includes everything from khaki jumpsuits to animal print dresses, harem pants and chic dresses with relaxed draping. Click photo to enlarge.

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The Shirt

T-shirts continue to be a wardrobe staple, but oversized silk tops are the sophisticated update to casual chic. Styles vary from sleeveless tops with military styling to flirty ruffled blouses belted at the waist. Click photo to enlarge.

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Bustiers

Lingerie styling is en vogue, and designers are obsessed with the sexy look. Floral patterns, graphics and lace decorate flirty bra tops and bustiers. Click photo to enlarge.

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Military Ease

The military trend gets a dose of femininity for Spring. Structured looks from Fall are transformed into easy, relaxed silhouettes on rompers and dresses. Blazers and cardigans are offered in casual shapes and knit fabrications, and camouflage prints appear on dresses and flirty ruffled tops. Click photo to enlarge.

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Working Girl

Workwear inspiration offers the season’s freshest take on denim. Railroad stripes, faded fabrics and abrasion treatments appear on everything from shorts to boyfriend jeans and … wait for it … overalls. Click photo to enlarge.

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Vintage Charm

“Mad Men” mania and a resurgence in vintage have designers churning out vintage-inspired clothing. The ’50s are a key decade, offering everything from playful rompers to ladylike dresses and chic high-waist bikinis. Click photo to enlarge.

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Little Floral Dress

Floral dresses abound for Spring. The ’90s-inspired look continues forward, making its way onto sexy body-skimming shapes, breezy silk chemises and long dresses. Click photo to enlarge.

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Short Story

Ultra-short, high-waisted, oversized and cuffed—shorts come in every size, shape and fabrication. Many of the best looks are made in denim with a variety of treatments. Click photo to enlarge.

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Call It Khaki

The palette for Spring is lightened up with khaki. Everything from the classic khaki pant to safari-inspired dresses, sunglasses and casual suitings get the khaki treatment. Click photo to enlarge.

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