Brocade for Spring? Try It!

Brocade was a major trend for Fall 2012, and why not?  Done up in dark hues, this heavy-looking textile seems like the perfect embellishment for cold weather dressing.  But brocade doesn't have to be relegated to heavy layering and dour colors!  It can be light and frothy and perfect for Spring.  I've seen some beautiful pieces done in confectionary shades with metallic touches that will make you fall in love with them!

Here are some tips on how to wear brocade this season along with some of my favorite pieces for you to get some ideas from.


Ice Blue - the barely-there blue of this frock is so on-target for Spring.  Seek it out in your brocade hunting adventures!  As this design by Suno shows us, coral and light blue are a must have color combo.  You can't go wrong with a geometric pattern either!




Separates - cropped looks may have made their way down red carpets a few months ago, but they are far from over!  Case in point: this look!  Make sure your top leaves more to the imagination than not, and you'll be keeping it chic.





Gold-Tipped - the piping on this dress that calls to mind corsetry is sexy, yet subtle, two lovable attributes in clothing!




Garden Stroll - brocade tends to be rendered in delicate patterns, which is why this bold floral pattern feels fresh and makes me wonder if we'll be seeing more like this in any of our favorite, more affordable, shops.  I sure hope so as I love this frock!  The square neckline is a historic touch that's been missing for so long, it feels new again.  It's ultra-flattering, so do pick it up if you get the chance.





Think Pink - one of my favorite Spring 2013 collections was from Marchesa.  Marchesa's been having an Eastern Love Moment and I love them for it!  This gorgeous fabric needs no adornment.  A drape and sweetheart neckline is enough.  Simply beautiful!





Sherbert-Hued - your favorite dress can now be a reminder of your favorite summertime popsicle (well, mine anyway!).  Joking aside, try orange on for size!  It's hardly worn often enough and is a delightful color.





Lady in Red - what we didn't see on the runways this spring, but is making its way through stores, is the cropped brocade pant.  How cool are these pants?  I just love them!  Warmer weather is the time to skip your gray denim skinnies and go for lighter, more fun fare!  These red pants can be paired with a sweet cardi set at the office and a sexy tank for cocktails.


Cut-Out - Cut-outs and brocade might be the ultimate "everything old is new again" mashup.  Like with the cropped top, as long as you keep it classy, you can maintain the integrity of brocade while still being modern and sexy.




Shorts Style - what would summer be without a pair of hot night-out shorts?  At least for the younger set anyway!  If you've been waiting for the dressy shorts trend to go away, you're wasting your time.  Might as well grab a pair made of metallic brocade and get the party started!


For more ideas on brocade fashions, check out the following looks...