According to various sources such as  Glamour, New York Magazine and  Harper’s Bazaar, this spring fashion season is the time and place for mix-and-match prints and a flashback to the 70s: think peasant blouses and high-waisted, wide-legged pants. As Whitties head back from spring break, some of these trends are bound to make an appearance on Ankeny. However, for the most part, the vernal equinox and subsequent rise in temperature are more conducive to a floral-printed landscape than wardrobe. And let’s face it: we’ve been wearing peasant tops regardless of their presence on the runway (besides, ours are authentic, coming from mom’s closet or a favorite thrift store).

Here are The Pioneer‘s top Whitman fashion trends for the spring 2011 season:

1. Birkenstocks, Tevas, Chacos, flip-flops (whatever your fashion-backward footwear of choice may be)
2. Zipped-off cargo pants and/or cut-off jeans
3. Flannel shirts with rolled-up sleeves
4. Tank tops and bikinis
5. Athletic shorts for all occasions (for an “always ready for that pick-up Ultimate game” look)