STYLE

1. The Peter Pan collar
Collars aren’t just for oxford shirts and stuffy button ups anymore. This year, dresses are bringing a fun, fresh feel to the classic collar.

Dionne Dress, $60, pixiemarket.com

2. Overall appearance
Once reserved for farmers and children, overalls are making a huge comeback in the fashion world. An overall dress is the fresh way to channel the whimsical days of your childhood while still looking cute and classy.

A Simple Wish Overall Dress, $39, shopruche.com

3. Lace it up
Add an elegant touch to your outfit with a little light lace. Paired with distressed denim it makes for a classy daytime look, or easily dress it up with a skirt and heels.

Ceri Top White Yellow, $45, fab.com

4. Statement hairpiece
Doll up your tresses this year with a cute hair accessory. Bonus points for bright colors and sequins.

Christina Headband Hair, $21, ustrendy.com

5. Get colorful
The 2014 Color of the Year is radiant orchid, a vibrant yet calming shade of purple. According to Pantone, it emanates joy, love and health. Channel these positive vibes by adding a purple piece to your wardrobe.

Mossimo® Women's Ponte Sleeveless Dress w/ Zippered Pockets, $30, target.com

6. Gone graphic
Going the graphic route doesn’t mean you have to stick to stripes. Try a colorblocked sweater with bold lines to fit right in with this trend.

Princess Vera Wang Wool Colorblock Lurex Sweater, $20, kohls.com

7. Patterned denim
A pair of patterned pants is the perfect companion to a plain t-shirt or basic blouse.

Life in Progress Brocade Rose Skinny Jeans, $25, forever21.com

8. Minty fresh
Leading pastel’s popularity in 2014 is mint. Get minty fresh with a floaty scarf—then wear it with everything.

Mint to Be Scarf, $18, modcloth.com

9. Beat your heart out
Add some love to your look with a heart pattern. On accessories, the right heart pattern can add a touch of sweetness to even the toughest outfits.

Heart Print Ballet Flat, $23, charlotterusse.com

10. Foiled again
Shine bright without being overbearing this year with shimmery foil. The metallic finish adds the perfect touch of shimmer without being too flashy.

Princess Vera Wang Foil Lace Dress, $20, kohls.com

11. Make a statement
Spoil your décolletage and add punch to even the plainest of outfits with a statement necklace.

Layered Facet Bead Necklace, $10, wetseal.com

12. Get wild
Animals in fashion used to be reserved for leopard prints and fur. This year, unleash a different side of wildlife in your wardrobe with adorable animals featured on your favorite fashions.

Foxy Cropped Sweater, $32, aeropostale.com

13. Step it up
Heels and wedges are great, but if you want height without the fuss, try platform sneakers. They’ll give you the boost you crave.

Converse Cute As Platform Hi Top Sneakers, $45, pacsun.com

14. Velvet crush
This year, velvet’s reputation is going from stuffy to sizzling hot. Be the first to rock the velvet trend with a plush skirt.

Velvet There Be Light Magenta Velvet Skirt, $21, lulus.com