Update Your Wardrobe With This Five Women Fashion Trends

The superb way to usher in a new women fashion season is with wardrobe and accessories that are feminine, up to date and outrageously wearable.

This season, women's fashion differs dramatically from years past. For a start, the palette is softer.

"The colors are more subdued with very natural embellishments," said Laura McDowell, T.J. Maxx fashion spokesperson.

White is distinctly a favorite on fashion style, with neutrals a close next. When combined with color, the look is softer and very concurrent. Try navy with white (for the ever-favourite nautical look), yellow, chocolate brown and oatmeal as complementary color tones. Graphic black and white combos look extremely fresh on the latest fashion trends..

Perhaps the biggest options are spring's line up of pants-they run the range from cropped, wide gauchos to Bermuda shorts/skimmers. Also look for slim capris, long, slouchy trousers and high-waisted sailor pants. Feminine blouses are the standard accompaniment: Select a billowing, Victorian-style ruffled blouse, or the classic, always-in-style button down. The little black dress has been replaced by "the little white dress," with light, feminine detailing. Jackets are back. Watch for cropped, tailor-made jackets, as well as military-inspired styles: very tailored with high necks. Today's skirts are longer and feminine: tulip shapes, bubble skirts and multitiered versions.

And as a fashion update, here's no need to carry a tote or even a briefcase this season. Handbags are big enough to hold just about anything. Notice for cross-body handles and extra-large satchels.

"Oversized is clearly in, but do consider your body shape and size," advises McDowell.

Belts are also getting wider. Shoes are chunky with high heels, platform, espadrilles, peep toes and wedges. Vibrant turquoise, coral and amber jewelry add a healthy dose of color; multi-strand necklaces-the longer the better-are bold yet sophisticated. Five easy ways to update your wardrobe are:

1. Something, anything white

2. A soft romantic skirt

3. At least one pair of cropped pants: gauchos, capris or skimmers

4. A nautical accent: striped shirt, macrame belt or wedge espadrilles

5. A great big handbag in supple Italian leather or summery straw