Pyjama dressing is now part of the establishment in fashion, turning what you used to put on to grab the milk on the doorstep into red-carpet fare. Marc Jacobs has been wearing his in public since last year. Kate Moss swapped the Bowie playsuit of the Brits for something a bit more comfortable at the Olivier awards - louche 30s-style pyjamas from her own Topshop collection, with the new palazzo pant shape. Rihanna, as you might expect, pushed the trend to its logical conclusion, wearing her dressing gown to the MTV awards, admittedly over some rather fancy underwear. The message? I'm so fabulous I don't need to get dressed.
Goths are having a moment. Even if the sun is trying to come out
Summer goths have a long history - see Johnny Depp in Edward Scissorhands. We're set to endure another black-on-the-beach season for 2014. It's Angelina Jolie's fault. Though she moved on from the whole vial of blood round the neck thing a long time ago, she's still got a bit of goth going on. Disney's spring blockbuster Maleficent tells the Sleeping Beauty story from the point of view of the evil Queen, played by Jolie. Judging by the trailer, it involves her wandering around in an evil manner wearing lots of black. It's enough to convince us that this is - quite literally - spring 2014's hottest look.
Big hair is back
It was two Knowles for the price of one at Coachella this year - Beyoncé appeared on stage at Solange's gig. Once spectators had gathered their jaws from the floor, they would have taken in the hair. It wasn't exactly shy and retiring - both sisters went big, with Solange winning on volume. Supersized is what you want at the hairdressers this spring. Ironed hair reeks of constructed reality stars popping to the shop - see Lucy from MIC - and blow-dried waves are too Duchess of Cambridge on tour. Kate Bush's comeback later this year only backs up the argument. Those brave enough should pay homage by dusting off the crimpers.
Hotpants are over. It's all about culottes
Last summer's heatwave saw the short short count rise exponentially on the average morning commute. This year promises fewer sightings of strangers' thighs before 9am, with culottes being the chosen short style. On the catwalk at Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham owned this trend early on - more naturally a skirt girl, she took her catwalk bow dressed in wide culottes, falling just below the knee, and pointed courts. This is the length and style you want. Avoid the mid-thigh ones last popular in the 80s bought from places such as Jeffrey Rogers. That really would scare the commuters.
Charles James is the retro reference to drop
The Met Ball is an ironclad date in the fashion calendar and, with Anna Wintour in charge of the guest list, the only truly fashion-approved red carpet. Always based on May's fashion exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, this year its theme is Charles James, the first American couturier, whose sculptured, exquisitely cut, very expensive gowns made him a darling of New York socialites, such as Babe Paley, in the 1950s. Wintour is back in her comfort zone after the anarchy of last year's punk theme, and is said to have instigated a more 'exclusive' vibe around the event. Ballgowns, elbow-length gloves and up-dos are the look. Miley Cyrus's fishnet sheath from last year has no place here.
Stan Smiths are the new Air Max
Trainers on the front row have been commonplace since Air Max took the place of high heels on even the most alpha of feet last season. But their shouty neon was ousted in favour of the quieter Stan Smith for the last round of shows. The simple white tennis shoe, recently re-released, is a significant part of what has become a bit of a fashion uniform, worn with tuxedo trousers and a white shirt. CĂ©line designer Phoebe Philo has been sporting a version of this look for ages. As usual, it's taken the rest of the world a while to catch up.
Dressing up doesn't have an age limit
The Advanced Style blog, launched by Ari Seth Cohen in 2008, is much loved for celebrating the fashion flair of ladies of a certain age. Its influence has, at least in part, led to brands ranging from Lanvin to American Apparel using older models. This spring sees a documentary film to accompany the site, following several AS favourites as they pull together their outfits. One woman makes eyelashes out of her own hair; another designs trousers to put over her leg brace. They are united in their determined pursuit of personal style - something that is to be admired at any age.
The France kit is the fashion choice this World Cup
OK, so even manager Didier Deschamps doesn't think France will win the 2014 World Cup. But the team have a consolation prize. As you might expect of a nation that coined the term 'chic', they're the style champions before the whole thing has even started. The blue shirt with simple crest is like a minimalist take on the France 98 kit - nodding to better times on the pitch while moving with fashion effortlessly. Already spotted at Coachella, it's the shrunken Peter Pan collar that clinches the win - fashion loves a collar. Keep your shirt buttoned up to the top and crisply ironed to be the best dressed fan in the pub.
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