Trendy and Office-Appropriate Spring 2012 Fashions

The best time to think about spring fashions is while you are dealing with the effects of winter weather. Now is the time to dream of the fresh, crisp trends of spring 2012 and start adding pieces that compliment your current wardrobe. Fashion trends are not just for weekends, update your wardrobe to improve your confidence which in turn can boost your career.

2012 fashion trends for the office

Sheath dress
The sheath continues to be a way to look trendy and elegant at the same time. The simple sheath also makes getting ready for work simple. A well-made sheath like this banded sheath from Calvin Klein, will not only hold it's value for a long time, it can be styled in several different ways giving you many workday options.

Look for a straight dress that skims the body with a hem that hits right around the knee.
Combine it with a cardigan, bolero or layer a button down shirt underneath for a completely different look. Simple, classic accessories like a pearl necklace and pumps is one way to complete an ensemble, while big bangle bracelets, a silk scarf in one of spring's bold colors and a pair of knee high boots or wedge shoes for a completely different stylish spring look.

Crisp shirt dress
Salt water taffy pastels and deep butterscotch yellow look trendy and new this spring 2012. These soft neutrals will flatter any skin tone and look their best in crisp shirt dresses according to designer Carmen Marc Valco. A simple pastel shirt dress is a good alternative to pants for casual Friday. Show that you can maintain your femininity while staying up-to-date and professional. Add a soft cardigan for those chilly air conditioned spaces.

Color blocking
Runways showing the new spring fashions were full of bold color blocked pieces. You can achieve this intense look by supplementing your current wardrobe with solid pieces. Deep hues like rich purple, oranges, blues and reds can be paired to create all new trendy office outfits for spring. If you are unsure how to do this on your own, remember to use no more than two or three colors at a time. You can add a bold, solid colored scarf and an equally bold, but different color pair of shoes to a solid sheath dress or pencil skirt and blouse combo. On the other hand you can simply purchase an easy to wear color blocked dress.

Speaking of colors, Pantene's listing of the hottest colors for spring 2012 include deeply saturated hues, neon brights and soft neutrals alike which gives you a lot of leeway when choosing how to interpret the seasons trendiest looks.

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