While January can feel like a horribly gloomy place, the start of a new year is be the perfect excuse to look ahead to what the year has in store.

Last September, just as we were mourning the loss of summer and rediscovering our fondness for a roll-neck, along came fashion week to indulge us in a whole host of drool-worthy fair-weather pieces as brands showcased their spring/summer 2020 collections.

If planning tactical layers - think roll necks beneath a floral dress layered beneath a flowing duster coat - is failing to excite you this season, why not daydream about what you'll be kitting yourself out in once winter is over?

Other than the obvious (is summer even summer without a floral dress/Birkenstock/oversized hat?), you'll also be wearing low-slung tailoring, puffed shoulders, and showing off your bra. Trust us...

Scroll down to discover the 11 trends we'll all be falling for next summer...

1. BRA ACCENTUATION

Believe it or not, next season we'll all be a whole lot racier. While last year saw the (very brief) resurgence of the exposed thong, next summer is all about detailing around the brazziere. From exposed bandeaus to sequin accentuation we'll see you and your undies next season.
Spotted at: Christopher Kane, Mark Fast, JW Anderson

2. PUFFED SLEEVES

They saw a subtle revival last year, but in 2020 it's time to make way - both mentally and physically - for the puffed sleeve. Whether the swell is focussed on your shoulder, or more gradual down your arm, we already can't get enough of the puff.
Spotted at: Richard Quinn, Zimmermann, Huishan Zhang

3. WRAPPED ANKLES

If you've been keeping an eye on street style over the last couple of months, you'll have noticed that several have been tying their sandal straps around their trousers. Not a fleeting trend, forecasts suggest this look will be lapped up this summer.
Spotted at: JW Anderson, Toga, Charlotte Knowles

4. DRAWSTRINGS

By no means a new phenomenon, the drawstring was all over the spring/summer 2020 runway. Whether sitting at the top of shorts, at the waist of jackets, or, well, all over... we're into it.
Spotted at: Ashish, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Supriya Lele

5. METALLIC LEATHER

On trench coats, across trousers, and even splashed all over bags, metallic hues - more specifically silvers - were everywhere on the SS20 catwalk. We'd suggest keeping the rest of your look relatively muted to allow the piece to really pop.
Spotted at: JW Anderson, Coach, Toga

6. THE NEW TRENCH

By no means a surprise, trench coats look set to be hugely popular this spring. But rather than the classic style, these have feminine finishes - from pleats to prints - that'll soften the often androgynous staple.
Spotted at: JW Anderson, Ports 1961, Huishan Zhang

7. SHEER LAYERS

If the aforementioned visible bra was too much for you, why not experiment with a risqué aesthetic via sheer fabrics? Whether you layer a sheer shirt atop a vest or go all out with a sheer dress, it's a great way to play with silhouettes and textures.
Spotted at: Supriya Lele, House of Holland, Richard Malone

8. LOW-SLUNG TAILORING

High-waists have dominated the sartorial landscape for years, but next season things get a whole lot looser with low-slung tailoring taking centre-stage. Pair it with elegant heels to avoid an overly-slouchy look.
Spotted at: Roland Mouret, Jacquemus, Victoria Beckham

9. MAXIMALIST ENERGY

Power-prints are back in a huge way this summer, with giant florals, clashing hues, and oversized polka dots taking over this season's runways. N.b. There's no such thing as too much, so go forth and be brave.
Spotted at: Richard Quinn, Mark Jacobs, Erdem

10. BRODERIE ANGLAISE

Ruching is often found at wrists or necks, but the SS20 runways predict that it'll be all over our torsos come spring. A great way to add texture and shape to an otherwise simple dress, it immediately makes any piece look high-end.
Spotted at: Roksanda, Rejina Pyo, Supriya Lele