Siouxland Magazine - Volume 2 Issue 2

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New spring merchandise arrives at Bohme Southern Hills Mall, Sioux City.
Eight Spring Trends to Try
By Erika Hanson
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Q: I’m so tired of winter! I
want to start incorporating
some spring looks into my
style choices, but I’m not
sure where to start. Help!
-Angela K.
As a self-proclaimed winter
superfan, my favorite six months
of the year are September
to February. My DNA is just
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programmed for the colder months, and it’s when I feel
most alive.
But – there is nothing like that first scent of spring.
Everything smells damp, like the deepest reaches of the
earth are thawing out. If a season could smell like a color,
spring most certainly smells like green.
In the Midwest, when temps reach 40 degrees, it’s time to
reach for shorts and flip-flops. OK, maybe not really, but
you’d never know it by the insanity that overtakes people
who are ready to kiss snow goodbye, and welcome
sunshine with open arms.
And the world of haute couture is no different. Designers
flooded the Spring 2020 runways with the typical
energetic, happy colors of warmer weather – but with a
kick of wild pattern, a cool dose of slouch, and more polka
dots than are reasonable.
With torrents of complaints about the Siouxland retail scene
overtaking local fashion discussion – it’s time to prove the
haters wrong.
Lots of great spring fashion choices exist here, you just have to
know where to look. And lucky you, dear Siouxland Magazine
Reader – I’ve done all the legwork for you. Here are a few hot
local spots to check out for winning on-trend looks.
If you’re looking for slouchy wide-leg pants, never fear. Several
retailers offered the look, including the very current cargo
slouchy pant, which designers paired with everything from
dressy tops to bras-as-outerwear (more on those later). Check
out American Eagle, Bohme, and Francesca’s, all at Southern
Hills Mall, for the best selection of sizes, colors, and styles.
Spring leather was a hit on runways from New York to Paris,
and while it’s usually thought of as a cold-weather staple,
lighter weights and colors make it an ideal material to bridge
the cooler early months of spring. Stop at Versona, located
at Lakeport Commons, for faux leather leggings (no animal
cruelty!) that will update basic camisoles or T-shirts.
Polka dots were front and center at Fashion Weeks all over the
world. This is a trend that’s highly-wearable and easy to find.
Stop in almost any store and you can find something covered