The Top Trends From Spring/Summer 2017 New York Fashion Week

Ripped from beach umbrellas, weathered lounge chairs, and Nantucket awnings, one of the season's major stripe trends fits right in for summer.  

Left to Right: Rosie Assouline, Banana Republic, Altuzarra, Zimmermann, RED Valentino

It would seem that every designer figured out how to make the utilitarian material work—from the ones who create pieces for ladies who lunch to the designers who are redefining street wear.

Left to Right: Creatures of Comfort, Public School, Carolina Herrera, Yeezy, J. Crew 

Thought you couldn't wear the cheery shade? Well think again. This season there's an option out there for everyone, no matter your skin tone. 

Left to Right: Delpozo, Coach, Jason Wu, Erin Fetherston, Creatures of Comfort, kate spade new york

Inspired by Wall Street, but tweaked and tinkered with to work for Seventh Avenue.

Left to Right: Tanya Taylor, DKNY, Self-Portrait, Pyer Moss, Rag & Bone

Fashion's obsession with shoulders rages on, manifesting itself in strategically placed cutouts for maximum impact.

Left to Right: CG, Monse, Hellessy, Vetements, Tibi

This season if it isn't off the shoulder it isn't right—at least according to some of our favorite designers. 

Left to Right: Prabal Gurung, Self-Portrait, Rodarte, Brock Collection, Tome

Flared sleeves were all the rage last year, but now it's all about the slit. Might we suggest upping your bangle and bracelet game to play off of the fresh silhouette.  

Left to Right: Hellessy, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung

Interesting waistlines and unexpected hemlines add oomph to simple white shirt dresses. Pick up a bunch of these to add to your workwear rotation. 

Left to Right: Rag & Bone, Lie Sangbong, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Banana Republic, DKNY

Surprised to see waist training makes its stylish debut on the runway? Us too.   

Left to Right: Misbhv, Tibi, Sally LaPointe

Boring waistlines have been banished for the season in favor of sharp fold over options. You won't be able to wear belts with these, though, so make sure you've got the best tailor on hand, just incase.  

Right to Left: Rosie Assoulin, Diane von Furstenberg, Monse

Slouchy fabrics, big buckles, and extended silhouettes take your run of the mill trench coat from meh to major.

Left to Right: Tibi, Dion Lee, Creatures of the Wind

We promise you'll love this asymmetrical trend. Scouts honor. 

Right to Left: Victoria Beckham, Thakoon, Tibi

Don't feel like getting dressed in the morning? Toss on a fancy robe and you're good to go. 

Left to Right: Lacoste, Jonathan Simkhai, Band of Outsiders