# Quaint Summer Fashion The 'Dress Up' Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Chic and Simplistic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-07-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-up-spring-summer-2013 References: [oystermag](http://oystermag.com/dress-up-ss13-lookbook-shot-by-rene-vaile) & [dressup.net.au](http://www.dressup.net.au/) The Dress Up Spring/Summer 2013 collection catalogue shines a light on [simplistic silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resort-collection) and carefree casuals. This minimalist womenswear collection is the creative vision of Melbourne-based designer Stephanie Downey who embraces bright color tones and [subtle tropical prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer) in her wearable and accessible garments. From clean lines to quaint and comfortable ensemble pairings, this summer-ready collection puts collared shirts, [high-waisted shorts and maxi skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-fifth) on display and showcases the memorable pieces in fluid cotton fabrications. The demure Dress Up Spring/Summer 2013 collection is prim and polished, staying away from excessive embellishment and instead choosing a more subdued style approach. This youth-infused line features the perfect seasonal staples sure to grace the wardrobes of stylish beach bums everywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Fashion:** Designing fashion lines that focus on simplicity and subtlety, free from excessive embellishment, can disrupt the fashion industry. - **Youth-inspired Fashion:** Creating fashion lines that are infused with youthful energy can disrupt traditional fashion styles and attract younger generations. - **Summer Color Tones:** Embracing bright summer color tones and subtle tropical prints can add to the carefree and comfortable feel of summer fashion lines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can disrupt the industry by designing more simplistic and youthful fashion lines that embrace seasonal staples and bright summer color tones. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can disrupt the industry by producing more fluid cotton fabrications that are perfect for summer fashion lines. - **Retail:** Retail stores can disrupt the industry by focusing on selling more wearable and accessible fashion lines that feature minimalist designs, youthful energy and subtle tropical prints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Bold Playful Summer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvin-design-co.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Simplistic Breathable Summer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resort-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Transitional Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splendid-srping-2025.md) - [Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-u-4.md)