Many of the key trends for spring 2011 have their roots in the 70s, such as maxi dresses, flares and fringing and bold neon colors. The ballerina body makes a welcome return as part of the ballet trend, whilst stripes look set to give florals a run for their money for the key print of the season.

Neon-brights

Get ready for some eye-popping brights in the guise of acid colors such as electric blue, hot pink, lime green, purple, fluorescent orange and yellow. Designers such as Christopher Kane and Jil Sander made a splash with their neon-colored pieces for Spring 2011.

Make a bold statement with towers of single-color blocks from head-to-toe or break the fashion rules by deliberately clashing dramatic colors for a real runway look.