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The fashion shows have been over for a while now, and we’re starting to see the biggest trends hit the stores, and even better, the streets. Check out some of Fashion Fabrics Club’s top favorite trending themes for the new season.

On the Prairie

Swooping fabrics, flower fields in forms of floral appliqués gracing the hems of full-length dresses, earthy crunchy colors of forest green, sunset orange, dessert brown. And fringe, fringe, fringe. On everything. Army jackets, suede skirts, pleated dresses, you name it.

Grecian Goddess

Think toga, remixed. This look is for the modern day wanderlust, that girl who seems to be on perpetual vacation and always manages to be sporting a tan. The runways were showing off floor-length chiffon dresses, sometimes even gilded with golden accents and fasteners paired and often paired with gladiator sandals.

Modern Eclecticism

Sneakers with tulle skirts and tennis sweaters, bomber jackets over jersey knit dresses, large scale prints mixed with small patterns, sequined cardigan sweaters with boucle skirts adorned with laces inserts, stripes on stripes, pleated dresses with casual loafers. It seems that, this season, every rule is being broken.

Boudoir Dressing

The slip is coming out—even the most scantily clad, lace and silk see-through ones typically reserved for the bedroom only. To make this look more appropriate for everyday, style mavens have been layering blazers over the top of their negligée-esque dresses and pairing them with heels to say, “Yes, this is on purpose.”

Spring hasn’t fully sprung yet, but that doesn’t mean you have to keep those blooming prints you’ve been waiting to wear all winter in the storage bin. Nothing beckons the warm weather like floral prints—it’s time to break them out! Here’s Fashion Fabric Club’s guide on how to rock spring’s favorite floral patterns right now.

Take that chiffon floral tank you throw over your swimsuit in summer and layer it over a plain white tank. Pair if with a pair of skinnies, boots, and toss on a chunky knit sweater and you have the perfect mix of spring energy and winter warmth.

Break out your favorite silky floral sundress. To make it work right now, toss it on over a pair of black leggings and use a chunky, long cardigan sweater as your top layer. Add a big scarf for xxx.

In a colorful floral print, the typical sweatshirt gets a serious style shake up. All of a sudden you can wear your favorite loungewear piece in public without feeling like you’re in you PJs. The floral print makes it look luxe, and partners with other easy pieces like denim skinnies in an elevated—yet extremely comfortable—way.

Bring out that floral crepe fit and flare skirt you lived in last summer. Pair with translucent (or opaque) tights and a chunky, oversized-sleeved sweater. The pairing naturally leans towards the grunge side of the spectrum, cap things off with some combat boots to complete the look.

Floral twill joggers are such an easy statement piece, just make sure to keep it the focal point by pairing it with easy, understated pieces like neutral pumps, a clean, minimalist bag, and a slouchy, solid-colored button down top. This look can go straight from boardroom to bar in an instant.

The votes have been cast; spring’s favorite fabric is suede. But you don’t have to wait for the weather to warm to rock the trend. Find out how to make it right for right-now with Fashion Fabrics Club’s guide.

Moto Jacket

Moto jackets are the perfect layer for transition season; make it of-the-moment by picking a soft suede. Perfect with denim for now and with cotton mini dresses come spring.

Culottes

Carry through the culottes’ obsession by updating the look with a neutral suede. For this spring, we’re seeing more streamlined versions as opposed to last year’s more wide-leg versions. Pair with a tucked-in top and long blazer to dress it up.

Trench

The coming of spring brings rain showers, which calls for a trench coat. This year, opt for a suede version (just don’t forget to treat it with water-resistant spray before venturing into any rainfalls).

Skirt

Take a lesson from Emma Watson and try your next floaty ankle skirt in a soft suede. Easily dressed up with a blouse and heels (the British beauty wore this look to a premiere show) or made more casual with a cotton top and flats.

Fringe

The movement of fringe is so eye catching, it turns every step into a dance move. And suede is the perfect partner—evoking a fun, bohemian ‘70s vibe. Don’t want to take the full plunge? Try a suede-fringed accessory like a clutch of cross body bag instead!

Get Fashion Fabrics Club’s breakdown on the biggest trends seen on the fashion elite and style mavens on the chic streets of fashion week.

Black and white

Stripes, color blocking, fluid shapes and patterns—across the board black and white was the most prevalent color combination on the chic streets of fashion week.

Monochrome

Tone-on-tone, especially in heavily layered outfits was a major trend on the fashion week crowd this year. The hottest colors were white, black, and tans.

Fur, fur, fur

From brilliantly bold electric hues to soft, natural neutrals, fur and faux fur coats and jackets were one of the biggest pieces keeping the fashion elite warm on the cold streets of fashion week around the globe.

Oversized jackets

Slouchy, oversized wool jackets with extra long sleeves and hems well below the waistline made a big appearance, it’s as if the fashion crowd raided their parents’ closets for fashion week.

Geometric

It looks like the fashion forward have been taking lessons from geometry, showing off angular patterns and sharp, architectural lines.

Leopard is here to stay

From full-length jackets to short, cropped coats leopard print was causing a major splash across the outerwear of the fashion savvy.

Wide legs

From denim jeans to woven trousers, the wide leg silhouette was a clear favorite among this fall collections fashion crowd.

Floral prints

From long, flowing chiffon dresses to crochet scarves, florals were popping up all over the streets of fashion week.

Part of the spring-cleaning process is going through clothing and taking inventory. It’s a great time to decide what’s essential and what’s just taking up space. Go through the lot and ask yourself, “Have I worn this since last year?” If the answer is no, it’s a good indication that it might better be donated, handed down, or resold. As you’re sorting, put aside the articles that you wear strictly in winter and properly store them until their next use, it’ll preserve them and give you more room to stock up on spring’s new trends.

Wool Sweaters

First of all, make sure its clean—dirty wool is likely to attract pests and moths. Do not hang them in a closet; the stress on the hanger will cause the threads to pull, leaving those unsightly “wings” on the shoulders. Instead, store them folded, either in a cotton bag like a pillowcase or in a wooden chest or drawer. For good measure, you can spritz an herbal fragrant like eucalyptus or lavender on them—it will keep them smelling fresh until you pull them out again and it will ward away insects.

Winter Coats

Clean them inside and out, check all the pockets and zipper, snap, and button them all up so nothing is loose and may snag when you pull them out next winter. Wool and cashmere coats should be dry-cleaned and puffy jackets can be machine-washed. Invest in nice hangers of wood or velvet and breathable cotton garment bags. You can store multiple coats in one bag. If you have an older home or animals that go outdoors, try putting cedar blocks in closet with them to ward away insects and keep coats smelling fresh.

Accessories

Cotton, fleece, or wool gloves and scarves should be rolled up, loosely, and stored in together in a plastic pin—don’t over pack. Shaped hats should be stuffed with tissue paper so they keep their shape and placed in a hatbox.

Cotton sweaters and long-sleeved shirts

Put heavier sweaters like thick knit cardigans and sweatshirts at the bottom and layer lighter pieces like long-sleeved cotton T-shirts on the top. Make sure to fold everything neatly and not to overstuff. You can use an acid-free tissue paper to layer in between.

Delicates

If storing any silks or satins in the closet, make sure to use padded hangers, as wire ones tend to cause stress on the fine threads, stretching them out.

Fashion Fabrics Club’s guide to getting ready for the new season. Find the five ways to easily transition your wardrobe from winter to spring, and the fabrics you need to get you there.

Retire chunky wool sweaters and replace them with lighter weight cotton cardigans. Neutral colors like black and camel are seasonless, but to make things a little more in line with the blooming world around you, try something with a little more life like a periwinkle or rose shade.

Swap out winter’s knitted skirts for ones with a little more movement and breathability. Try a poly/cotton blend with a slight sheen and go for saturated colors like royal blue or fun prints like florals or stripes.

Keep denim on reserves, it’s appropriate for every season. For transition season, dark denim should be paired with lighter partners to make them right-now, but you can start breaking out your stone washed denim, distressed boyfriend jeans, and those white skinnies you lived in last summer.

Finally, tights can be abandoned, time to let legs breathe. If opting for anything above the knee, put a long layer over the top to keep things appropriate for the transition weather. Long twill jackets with bare legs and open-toed shoes is a major look among the fashion elite right now.

Try fabrics with perforation—it’s an easy way to lighten things up. For transition season, use airy fabrics like eyelet and lace as special features like as an insert to a skirt or top, trim, or toss it on over another light layer.

Staying chic and looking cool for every day is a constant battle. The key is looking completely put-together without looking like you tried very hard. A simple solution? Paint it all black—it takes the worry out of matching, the monochromatic look is slimming and flattering, and has a timeless sensibility. Making it work for any situation is all in picking the right fabrics.

Edge it Up

All black may already seem inherently edgy, but you can further heighten the appeal by using fabrics with a fierceness to them. Try distressed or ripped black denim skinnies, plain cotton tees, and a printed faux leather moto jacket.

Grunge Glam

That just-rolled-out-of-bed look that was so coveted amongst the grunge scene of the ‘90s takes on a new and totally of-the-moment look when it’s done in all black. It’s at the same time nostalgic and modern. Try an oversized, chunky black sweater in cotton or wool (the more it looks like you pulled it out of your boyfriend’s closet, the better), pair it with a simple pair of black leggings, and top it all off with a pair of black boots (combats are preferable).

Menswear-Inspired

All black is an easy way to play to the “borrowed from the boys” trend. Try a black wool overcoat over a black cotton sweater, add polyester joggers or twill cigarette pants, and seal the deal with a pair of black oxfords.

Running Around Town

Black sweater dress, black tights, black slouchy boucle sweater and a pair of black leather ankle boots—a super comfy outfit that can take you straight from morning grocery shopping, to antiquing with mom, to date night with the hubby without a costume change.

A Little Dressed Up

Despite being made from casual denim, black skinny jeans are incredibly easy to dress up; it’s all about the pairings. Try a silky shift top or peplum blouse, black pumps, and then go bold with an oversized statement necklace as the focal point.

The Perfect Transition Color

The neutral tone, earthy vibe, and easy pairability with both winter’s dark palette and spring’s bright shades make camel brown a perfect transition color. That’s why it has become an in-between season favorite among fashion insiders, especially in the realm of outerwear. Making it work as a layer for multiple seasons is all about using the right kind of fabric.

Gabardine Trench Coat

With the chance of getting caught in a light flurry or sprinkle around every corner, a trench is on the top of the list of must-haves for transition season. When it’s done in a camel gabardine, it gives off that coveted not-trying-too-hard-but-totally-put-together, classically British vibe.

Suit Blazer

In-between winter’s black blazers and summer’s pastel and white blazers there lies the perfectly subtle camel blazer. Use the camel suiting separate as a light overcoat when things start to warm up. For cooler days, try a borrowed-from-the-boys look and toss it on over a button down or V-neck sweater.

Cashmere Car Coat

The light weight and super soft surface of cashmere is the just-right equation for transitioning. It’s the perfect cardigan with a simple T and skinny jeans for a casual-luxe winter look and just the right weight for a top layer over a skirt or floaty dress in the early days of spring.

Cropped Suede Jacket

Whether you prefer suede or faux suede, this velvety-surfaced material is a great pick for those transitional months. In camel, it works easily as a layer with scarves and thick denim pants or tossed on over a simple T and a pleated skirt.

Fur Vest

You can take winter’s favorite vest well into spring when it’s in camel faux fur and paired with the right ensemble. Throw it on over a white lace dress, with frayed denim shorts and a long sleeved T, over a chiffon blouse and skinnies—the options are nearly endless.

This winter’s favorite color combination is navy with ebony; it’s edgy, unexpected, and feels both sophisticated and rebellious all at once. To heighten the appeal even more, use luxe fabrics, interesting pairings, and modern silhouettes.

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A blue wool twill overcoat tossed over a black monochrome ensemble let’s you dip into the trend without fully committing. Rock the trend while outside and shed the contrast layer when you duck inside.

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Play up the contrasts by mixing hard and soft elements. Try a black leather jacket paired with a full skirt in royal blue. Bonus points for continuing the colorblocking with black tights and blue shoes.

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This color combination is a favorite among minimalists; it offers the chance to take just a tiny step outside of monochrome. A silky deep blue shift dress is an easy partner with black tights and ballet flats.

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For a more understated spin, pair more casual fabrics together like black denim skinnies with a light blue cotton button up.

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Slouchy street style is best served dark; try a navy blue knit sweater with black stretchy leggings. Don’t forget the beanie and large sunnies.

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You can try tossing a print into the mix to dial up the impact even further. Keep the tones neutral, like this Dalmatian print silk blouse with a black cotton cardigan and twill pencil skirt in blueberry.

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For a refined yet super relaxed look, put a denim vest with a long chiffon maxi. The accessories will be the different between dressed up and dressed down.

Graphic prints are all over the runways. Read Fashion Fabrics Club’s guide to bringing the trend to your everyday looks from work to play.

Stripes

When they’re oversized, horizontal stripes can actually be slimming, especially in tailored pieces with clean, sharp lines. Use it as the focal point, using a pop of a bright solid as contrast and a simple sprinkling of statement accessories to dress it up.

Checks

Swap out your black cigarette pants for a checked pair, it’s just the right amount of flair while still keeping professional. For work, pair it with a simple neutral sweater and a statement necklace. Take it to off duty with a leather moto jacket.

Chevron

This playful zig-zag pattern can be taken to a more sophisticated place with the right pieces. Try a chevron striped pleated midi skirt, pairing it with softer textures like denim or chambray in earthy tones to temper the boldness of the pattern.

Polka dots

Putting two pieces of the same pattern together has been a trend within the larger graphic trend. The key to pulling it off is making sure the patterns are of very different sizes and the colors are within the same family. Black and white polka dots are the easiest way to dip in.

Blooms

Florals are forever in, and this season they’re taking on a more abstract, pop-art vibe. The oversized pattern looks especially chic in tailored pieces like a slim-fitting pencil skirt.

Houndstooth, gingham, argyle, plaid, buffalo—checked fabrics are in, and it’s one trend that’s easy to check off your list. Read Fashion Fabrics Club’s guide to rocking the check trend this season.

Trousers

Whether you prefer wide leg or tailored skinnies, a plaid trouser is a fun focal point in an outfit for work or play. The larger the check pattern, the slimmer the leg looks.

Accents

Try mixing checks together in one outfit; the key here is to pair checks of different patterns that remain in the same color family. Try a small-checked black-and-white gingham collared shirt poking our from under a sweater and toss on a large plaid scarf over the top.

Outerwear

Large buffalo checks give off a “borrowed from the boys” look that’s another major trend right now. Use the traditional large check in an oversized flannel, wool overcoat, or puffer vest. You can give it a feminine twist by layering a statement necklace on top, or tucking your flannel in to a midi skirt.

Skirts

Houndstooth is forever in the arsenal of the most stylish. This season, it’s taking over the skirt scene. Try this asymmetrical check in a medium-sized check weave for a pencil skirt, or an oversized check print on a silky fabric for an A-line midi skirt.

Read Fashion Fabrics Club’s guide to working Pantone’s colors of the year, rose quartz and serenity blue, into your wardrobe right now.

Even though Pantone’s colors of the year, rose quartz and serenity blue, are light, ethereal, whimsical and bring to mind the blooming blossoms of spring and the cool blue skies of summer, wearing them now in winter is fresh and unexpected. The key to pulling it off is in the fabrics.

Pair them together:

With the same hue and tranquil feel, these colors were made to go together.

Make it casual:

Try the rose quartz as a chunky, patterned sweater (it warms up the light nature of the shade) and top it off with a serenity blue light wool overcoat.

Go professional:

A crisp serenity blue cotton button up with a cotton twill rose quartz trench is perfect for the office.

Party ready:

Use serenity in bouclé, or other textured sweater fabric for a crop top and pair it with a flouncy rose quartz satin midi and pile on the accessories.

Go Monochrome:

These colors are perfect for an overall tone-on-tone look. Here are some fun ways to do it:

Sleek and Sharp:

Use rose quartz for a chiffon blouse and skinny ankle denim. Make it roar with details that pop.

Calm, cool, collected:

A silky monochrome set of serenity blue gives off an incredibly insouciant but totally put-together and ready for anything vibe.