Once upon a time, these Scandinavian capitals were only locally relevant, with many a fashionista proudly strutting her outfits no matter the time of year. However, this years collections and street combos are seen all over Copenhagen and Oslo have proved that Scandi is about to take the world by storm, one incredibly imaginative look at a time.

While these two capitals shared a similar overall vibe, both managed to present a wide array of intriguing looks and fashion solutions that are uniquely their own. By the time spring comes knocking at our doors, we can easily discover the crème de la crème of these impeccable outfits and include them in our own fashionable repertoire!

 

We’ve all enjoyed the red pantsuits, transparent bags, and ultraviolet details in the last few shows of the world’s fashion capitals, but Scandi has made room for more delicate, yet equally vibrant shades. The delicious tones of the sunset, with the strongest accent on orange, the bubble-gum pink, and the soft sky blue were found in the vast majority of combinations in the streets of both of these cities.

 

Denmark, in particular, showed great passion for full orange outfits with an inclination towards green accents in accessories. This citrusy color certainly proved the world wrong in its assumption that Scandi couldn’t possibly pull off anything other than regular pastels and dull monochromes.

 

A step forward in terms of curiosity, ladies from Oslo presented how rule-breaking in terms of mixing and matching patterns is much more than pure rebellion. It will certainly become a much-coveted approach since they have shown just how marvelous florals can go with stripes, and how tie-dye pieces mismatch delightfully with clashing colors done in the same technique.

There are no limits when it comes to mismatching your patterns, so you can finally wear your finely-checkered jacket with a curious geometric pattern on your tee. Embroidered florals or traditional nature-inspired patterns also thrived in both of the capitals, while their bold pairings with stripes stood out despite being so delicately subtle. And let’s not forget the animal print craze that elevated each outfit into an instant runway-worthy combo!

 

We definitely haven’t had enough of athleisure, and Scandi girls have only reinforced this already beloved global trend with their unconventional ideas in the same direction. They have shown how a little bit of out-of-the-box thinking can quickly let a style bloom and influence others across the world to aim for a bolder, more authentic approach.

Try applying those brilliant color and pattern ideas to this sporty style, and then do your best to make the most of your favorite gym-inspired items. Both Oslo and Copenhagen showed plenty of elegant dresses paired with comfy footwear such as women`s Adidas shoes, as well as the reverse mix of elegant heels with hoodies and ripped denim. As long as you fuse the notes of sophistication with the essence of athleisure, you’re good to go!

 

Scandinavian women like to feel at home in whatever they choose to wear, and as a result, you have a whole slew of outfits that are incredibly stylish, but equally comfortable and roomy. From massive coats in leopard print, high-waist, flared pants, all the way to business shirts a size too large, Oslo and Copenhagen both presented how oversized in fact fits the bill.

Not restricted by occasions or the level of haute implied by a garment, these women have flaunted their most elegant, silky skirts with comfy sweaters, and yes, flip-flops. Khaki raincoats were yet another massive rage, especially when mixed with colorful plaid details and loose sweaters for extra comfort. Without any doubt, all of these remained as classy and elegant as ever, perhaps precisely due to their mismatched sizes.

 

Patterns, colors, and unusual design was not reserved strictly for the clothing, but you could easily spot a funky detail in every other combo out there, and purses seemed to be one of their absolute favorite add-ons. Vivid orange shoulder bags, small enough to be inconspicuous were it not for their delicious hue, drawstring pouches in incredibly toxic greens, all the way to massive totes with colorful prints –they were all in the center of attention.

A particularly interesting choice among many Copenhagen fashionistas was the retro bumbag, which was first adored, then ridiculed, and now it seems to be experiencing a Scandi-supported revival. This useful little accessory is once more used as a stylish addition to many an outfit, although this time they do come in a much more versatile selection of patterns and colors to look forward to.

 

Another clashing idea from the capitals of the North is the use of no color at all in order to achieve the same powerful effect as with the juicy hues we’ve already mentioned. Much like the fully red and black pantsuits exemplified pure elegance and empowerment, these women have added a fresh vibe for the upcoming spring in the form of pure white outfits.

When in doubt, wear white, or so it seems to be the solution coming straight from Copenhagen, as well as Oslo. It’s a refreshing take on a timeless trend, and you can only make it better with a few well-selected juicy details.