Gap's New Spring Collection for Women

Gap's new spring collection skillfully walks the line of offering its simple classic basics that Gap shoppers know and love while still providing a touch of high-fashion.

The line features pieces perfect for the minimalist, traveler, retro gal, classic woman, and the high-fashion lover alike.

Colors

Gap's new spring line is filled with neutrals (black, khaki, grey) and soft pastels (lavender, pale pink, etc.), easily mix-and-matchable colors for the ultimate in wardrobe functionality and layering.

Work Wear

Work wear is androgynous and sexy and still wearable for casual fun occasions with friends. A typical look might be a waist length blazer with cargo pants (capri or standard length), sexy high heels, and a soft flowing feminine blouse.

Blue Jeans

Blue jeans are a staple of the Gap wardrobe no matter what the season and the spring collection showcases standard fit light wash denims for super casual wear, slim leg dark wash denims for evening and date looks, and 70s bell bottoms for the retro-chic gal.

Quirky

No respectable fashion collection would be complete without a few quirky uncategorizable pieces, Gap's Bubble Dress is just such a piece. This item seems to be Gap's salute to warm weather comfort and vacation packing appeal, not to mention its slight resemblance to the still reigning trend of military-chic fashion. The Bubble Dress has very little construction to speak of; in fact, it calls to mind the old flour sack dresses of yore, which to the delight of minimalists everywhere means, not much need for ironing.

Tiers

Tiered clothing was huge in the spring/summer runway shows (tiered dresses, skirts, and blouses), not to mention in bridal wear. For spring, Gap gives a nod to high-fashion by making over some of its classic signature pieces, like the cardigan, now featuring soft romantic tiers, click here for a visual.

Simplicity

As much as there is to be said for an outfit with several separate pieces and carefully chosen accessories, there is also a place for simplicity and minimalism in fashion, if nothing else than for layering and mixing choices. Gap's spring line provides the simple classic items we've come to expect from Gap for easy styling and traveling options.

Mix-and-Matching

The collection is filled with mix-and-matchables for a fun eclectic look and high functionality, leaving options for pairing casual items with formal, shimmering items with non-shimmering, trendy with classic, feminine with masculine, and so forth. All of these mix- and-matchables are the makings for a stellar wardrobe and easy travel packing.

Gap's Spring Collection: Conclusion

Gap's spring collection is a success in this gal's humble opinion for keeping up with the classic taste of its frequent shoppers and including subtle undertones of high-fashion while yet keeping function at the top of the priority list.

Sources:

Gap's Spring Lookbook