Spring is about to be sprung, and fashion designers certainly aren’t holding back this season. Spring fashions are just hitting store shelves across the world.

You’ll discover lots of new fashion trends this spring–just be careful about which ones you decide to purchase. Sure, some new fashions will help you break out of your bleak winter wardrobe, but others may look best on that store mannequin.

Before we get into specific color combinations, let’s talk about the upcoming spring fashion trends. Every season, runways are filled with whimsical designs that many admire but that most wouldn’t dare try. This season (sadly) may prove to be no different than all the rest.

Iffy Looks

Numerous designers (including the popular Tory Burch) are showcasing “harem” pants that billow and bulge from the waist to the ankle. The problem is that a lot of these pants will cause women to look like some kind of fashion-forward genie–not exactly the kind of look that most women want to project.

Another (slightly disturbing) trend that was displayed across runways at New York’s Fashion Week was the jumpsuit. A cross between overalls and coveralls, this look might best be worn by Catwoman.

Lastly, you may come across a skirt or two that slightly resembles a hot-air balloon. These “dirndl” skirts tend to add lots of extra weight around the bottom half of the body. While some women may find this look comfortable, it’s not something that every gal can easily pull off.

Colors Everywhere!

It’s no surprise that spring fashion is all about color–after all, that long winter full of dark hues was certainly a tough one. However, some designers seem to be dipping into a color palette that may be best left to kindergarten fingerpainting sessions.

For example, chartreuse is more than a tad difficult to wear. Chartreuse is an odd combination of green and yellow, and it doesn’t do much for most complexions. If you want to give this new shade a try, be careful what you pair it with.

Speaking of yellow, the catwalks this season were practically painted yellow thanks to all those shiny new designs. Some designers may have been trying to evoke the Sun with their fashions, but you can count on a number of retail chains picking up on this trend.

Beware!

In summation, some things to watch out for this season include MC Hammer pants, crazy chartreuse, skirts that add extra weight, and too much yellow. This isn’t to say that true fashionistas shouldn’t give new trends a try . . . just pick and choose with that critical eye.