PHOTOS: Fashion trends to watch out for in 2014

The spring/summer 2014 fashion shows might be long behind us but the designs showcased on the crazy catwalks of London, New York, Paris and Milan in September last year are only just starting to filter down to our wardrobes.

Checkout an A-Z guide of what's hot this year as compiled by FEMAIL....

Applique

From sculptural applique at Saint Laurent to dazzling applique floral shifts at Matthew Williamson, this season it's time to get decorative. Make like Jasper Conran and opt for bright dresses with floral detailing or try lace separates embellished with sequins.

Boxy

Allusions to the 80s came from the boxy jackets on this season's catwalks. Whether they're cropped or drop-shouldered, masculine jackets were the order of the day at Kenzo and Christopher Raeburn and are the perfect way of adding a stylish edge to any outfit.

Checked

It all started a few seasons ago when Louis Vuitton tapped into the potential of checks and the trend caught on like an epidemic. From the checked shirts at Margaret Howell to a red, white and blue check wool single-breasted suit at Louis Vuitton, the trend is easy to pull off and likely to garner attention.

Photo: Matthew Willamson worked the applique trend on his SS14 catwalk, boxy jackets make a comeback and Cara Delevingne shows us how to wear checks

Denim

Denim is predicted to return for SS14 and we're welcoming it with open arms. Whether it's ultra-loose flaring jeans or an inky indigo slouchy one-piece, denim always works and has been updated with patches and distressed effects this season.

Embellishment

Embellished jacquard at Dior or an injection of sparkle on the sheer fabric at Burberry, high-impact embellishment was visited by designers at each of the four capitals' fashion weeks and is bound to seep through to the high street in no time.

Flats

Ladies, rejoice! It's time to hang up your high heels because flats are back. Directional fashion houses such as Carven, Valentino, and Alexander McQueen sent models down their catwalks in flat sandals with buckle fastenings and thick straps; now you can be both comfortable and cool.

Photo: Denim is back with a bang, the best way to wear it? Do a Gwen Stefani and double it up , add some sparkle to any outfit with some glitzy embellishment as seen as Burberry, and give tired feet a break with some flats like Nicole Scherzinger

Girly

Previous seasons have championed the more androgynous look but thanks to the likes of Sister by Sibling and Burberry Prorsum, floral prints, cute camisoles and lovely lace in bubblegum hues are bringing girl power back for SS14.

Hats

When it comes to headgear this season, the bigger the better. Think riviera chic floppy and straw-brimmed sun hats. Giorgio Armani's pink, black and majorelle blue mortar-boards - that were at least 3ft by 3ft - were the highlight of Milan Fashion Week.

Iridescent

Fluffy iridescent jumpers and foiled dresses rocked the catwalk at Christopher Kane and now everything is going futuristic, holographic and dazzling. Daring dressers can make a major impact by slipping on a holographic dress or skirt. If you're looking to trial the trend with a more subdued effect, pick up an iridescent clutch or chunky block heels instead.

Photo: Girl Power is back, as proven by Cara Delevingne in soft pastels and lace at Burberry, hats are in and the bigger the better - we love this Asos offering  and the future is iridescent according to Chirstopher Kane

Jackets

A great jacket can add some serious style to any outfit. From boyfriend jackets at Richard Nicoll to more daring raw silk pieces at Emilio de la Morena, the high street is going to be taking inspiration from the catwalk and offering one to suit any style. The biker jacket is here to stay but opt for yours in white or a soft buttery hue.

Khaki

This summer we are heading to the jungle. Take inspiration from the Chloe girl, who took to the catwalk in a khaki mega-parka, dungarees, and even paper-bag jodhpurs. We coveted Alexander Wang's classic khaki trench and we hope Topshop has plenty in store this season.

Lovely lace

Lace was officially one of the most tweeted terms over Fashion Week. Burberry's catwalk featured tailored spiderwebs in soft pastels, Chloe did laser cut lace, and Peter Pilotto, House of Holland, and Meadham Kirchoff embraced the feminine fabric too. It fits perfectly with the effortless and romantic mood of SS14.

Photo: Jackets will spruce up any drab outfit this season so invest carefully - how about this sequin bolero from Topshop? If casual is your style, you'll love rocking the khaki trend like Kate Hudson or the more feminine can do a Kim Kardashian in lace

Matchy matchy

Ever loved a print so much you want to wear it head-to-toe? Now you can without emulating your eight-year-old self because matchy matchy is all the rage again. Rihanna, Cara Delevingne and Rita Ora are proof that double prints can be pulled off. If you're looking for a high street option, Mollie King included a chic pink floral print skirt and jacket duo in her Oasis edit.

Neon

It wouldn't be summer without an injection of neon would it? Just ask Lucas Nascimento whose sheer neon coral and vibrant tomato reds brightened up his collection of dove grey and navy. Sister by Sibling also shook up the catwalk with their vision for next summer - think neon slogan knits. River Island and American Apparel will be your go-to high street stores for all things bright and beautiful next season.

Organza

From jumpsuits to jackets, skirts to shirts, you name it - sheer was all over the catwalk. Delicate floral prints and embroidery were the most popular embellishments to brighten up these sheer fabrics as seen at Burberry, Matthew Williamson and Topshop Unique. You saw it on Cara first.

Double up in time for this season's matchy matchy trend with Mollie King's Oasis edit  or embrace some vibrant hues with Jaded London streetwear at River Island or play ladylike with some organza - Missguided's £35 dress is a purse friendly option

Pastels

The clothes, accessories and even some runways were inspired by the flowery pastel colors - just take a look at Jasper Conran's show. Light fabrics in perfect pastels are ideal for hot summer days and candy coloured accessories can be toughed up with some metallics. Antonio Berardi, Ashish, Burberry Prorsum, House of Holland's shows served as the perfect example of how pastels will be your go-to colour this season.

Quilted

Quilting has been a mammoth trend for two years now and whether you wrap up on the colder evenings in a quilted bomber jackets or rock a leather skirt with quilted panels, you can't go wrong.

Romantic

From Temperley London to Burberry, our wardrobe's are going to be filled with feminine and romantic pieces - think elegant full skirts and girly colours.

Make your colour palette full of pretty pink pastels this season - take cue from David Koma , snap up a quilted jacket like this Asos offering , and channel your inner lady a la Temperley London

Sport's luxe

Sporty silhouettes are back with a bang, take cue from Rihanna and Rita Ora. Boxy bomber jackets from Christopher Raeburn, mid-length mesh jogging bottoms at Jean-Pier Braganza, and those super chic flat caps featured at House of Holland will be your inspiration.

Typography

Typographic statement tees are still on trend so you can wear your heart on your sleeve. Sister by Sibling's sportswear jerseys were branded with bold slogans such as 'lead sister' and 'happy' and echoed the 50s silhouette that inspired the collection - have fun with it.

Underwear

SS14 trends in lingerie are a mix of the romantic and daring, opt for a bralet under organza or lace. More is less.

Rita Ora has got the sports luxe trend down to a tee , wear your heart on your sleeve this season with a slogan tee like Sister by Sibling's and remember: less is more!

Vertical stripes

From the deckchair stripes at Hussein Chalayan, to the black and white Beetlejuice-style at Roland Mouret, everything is going downhill this season - but in the best way.

White

The all-white look is here to stay if 3.1 Phillip Lim and Prabal Gurung's offerings were anything to go by. The look has been updated with clever tailoring, clean silhouettes and feminine accents to give it the most minimal effect.

X-ray fabrics

Get ahead of the fashion pack with some intricate X Ray fabrics - they look best on organza dresses worn with sky scraper heels.

Everything is going vertical this season, opt for a flattering dress like this Alice + Olivia offering , go all out in white , or brave some X-ray fabrics for the ultimate sartorial statement

Yellow

The bright canary hue was the colour du jour at fashion week and whether it was sherbet, buttercup or lemon, it couldn't be missed. Turkish-born Bora Aksu unveiled a collection with a pretty palette of bright zesty yellow, as did Jasper Conran. Wear a sunshine yellow dress with muted make-up and slicked back hair for maximum effect.

Zips

They tore through denim at Balmain and they adorned handbags at Mulberry, that's right, zips were everywhere over Fashion Week. Introduce the trend by rocking some zip army candy or take it further with zip embellished leathers.

Add some spring to your step this season with a vibrant yellow outfit a la Jasper Conran , and make sure your arm candy is armoured with zips

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