The maxi skirt was everywhere. The most popular choice in real life was possibly the sheer-over-a-mini (like Cheap Monday's version), but more glamorous styles (like those from Jil Sander's beloved Spring 2011 collection) showed up on red carpets.
Sheerness was all over, from red carpets to Urban Outfitters' racks, and no style had more fans than Gucci's diaphanous '70s gowns.
Sheer's sibling, eyelet, also ruled in the warmer months, with Emmanuelle Alt's maiden issue of Vogue Paris featuring a little white eyelet dress on Gisele.
The maxi skirt was everywhere. The most popular choice in real life was possibly the sheer-over-a-mini (like Cheap Monday's version), but more glamorous styles (like those from Jil Sander's beloved Spring 2011 collection) showed up on red carpets.
Polka Dots were one of the biggest trends this year, thanks in part to Stella McCartney's Fall 2011 collection, getting equal love from red carpet starlets and editorial.
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We saw so many stripes this year (thanks to Jil Sander, Prada, Celine and more) that we got serious stripe fatigue and had to retire a few pieces for the next season or two. Great while it lasted, though.
Before we knew it, this year's "model off duty" look morphed into a juggernaut of a trend: you couldn't move through a Uniqlo thanks to the racks and racks of shaggy faux fur toppers.
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Neon accessories ruled most in this category, but dresses in electric hues (like Emma Watson's chartreuse Marchesa) were a popular choice for party dresses.
Ubiquitous, as seen on Blake Lively in Lanvin. We were never quite sold on the look, but a few ladies pulled it off.
This one arrived with a splash (and trend pieces) and was despised the fashion world over inside about 5 minutes.
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Yup. Like we said: unavoidable.
