Wait — what month is this? By the looks of what people are wearing — boyfriend jackets, cardigans, scarves and, always, those UGG boots — you’d swear it was . . . March. February, even. When it comes to summer fashion this year, there’s a whole lotta winter going on.
“We’re trying to extend our wardrobe as much as possible,” says Afshin Haghani, co-owner of Gallery Couture in Manhasset, N.Y. He’s seen women wearing chunky Frye boots with chiffony dresses, and “designers have caught on,” he says. “They realize if consumers are willing to wear winter boots now, then why not do a spring boot?”
Consumers also are willing to layer up. Boyfriend jackets and cardigans are hot sellers, paired with leggings, shorts or ripped Capri jeans (edgy) or khakis (more sophisticated).
OK. But . . . scarves? In summer?
“Scarves are the new necklace,” Haghani says. Go gauzy and fringed, for a bohemian feel, or skinny and slinky for pure rock and roll. If you opt for actual jewelry, skip the pearls and don chains — wrapped round and round, like the scarves.
This is clothing that says, “I’m ready for whatever’s coming,” Haghani says.
Scarves
Scarves are the clear trend of summer, and Macy’s has everything short of woolen mufflers: gauzy, silky, satiny and loooong, by Steve Madden, Echo, Jones New York, Jessica Simpson and more; $30 to $98. We like the Endless scarf from Alexander Wang, which, true to its name, is 19 inches of double-layered cashmere meant to be wrapped around and around. Throw it over a light, wispy top or chemise for just a little coziness, $215 at shopbop.com
Boots
For summer, UGG Australia offers sandals, flip-flops, wedges and other lighter-weight summer wear, such as a Lo Pro drawstring canvas boot; $140 at UGG Australia shops, Manhattan, and uggaustralia.com. Toughen up a summer dress with Frye’s Victorian-inspired Matilda cuffed leather booties with studs, buckle straps, a half-inch platform and 4-inch heel; $258 at thefryecompany.com and shopbop.com
Cityslickers
Jimmy Choo hooked up with Brit brand Hunter to produce what must be the most chic wellies to ever get caught in the rain. The limited-edition Hunter boot by Hunter&Jimmy Choo, $395, comes in croc-embossed rubber, with gold buckles, metal rivets and leopard-print lining.
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