Key trends for spring/summer 2009

With warmer weather just around the corner (surely?!), we take a peek at the key trends you'll be wearing this spring and summer...

Warm tones of coral bring out the best in all skin types and are everywhere this season. Casual is back, so loose fits aren't just for lazy Sunday afternoons any more.

Ethnic chic is a big hit this year, so get ready to adorn yourself with gorgeous embroidery and beads. And 2009 sees the big return of nautical fashion, bringing the 'hello sailor' look bang up to date.

Article Plan Key trends for spring and summer ▼

The colour coral: 2009 fashion trend    The colour coral in fashion    Dorothy Perkins coral and grey silk dress    Mango coral and metal necklace    Guess narrow-fitting coral trousers with scarf    Thomas Sabo sterling silver and reconstructed coral ring    Benetton mixed silk dress

The casual look: 2009 fashion trend    Casual fashion    Moschino striped pink cardigan, pink top and silk trousers    Current Elliott Boyfriend cut jeans    Guess jumpsuit in viscose satin    Jane Norman blue pumpkin slouch bag    Marks & Spencer grey jersey dress

Ethnic-inspired clothing: 2009 fashion trend    Ethnic-inspired fashion    Kookai ethnic print dress and drape necklace    Faith brown/taupe fringed 'Heepee' sandals with wooden heel    Mango beaded ethnic bracelet    Monsoon Adana embroidered tunic    Accessorize Dakota large embroidered bag

Nautical and sailor fashion trend 2009    Nautical fashion    Guess navy braided jacket in seersucker    New Look colour block platforms in navy    French Connection white wide-leg cotton trousers    Dévastée jacquard cardigan and high-waisted seersucker trousers    Hoss Intropia yellow vest top dress with large stripes