Newsflash: New Simplicity Patterns Announced!

Simplicity has released their latest collection of spring patterns.  Overall... meh.  A lot of trends were showing up - peplums, cleavage windows, hi-lo hems, and 80s inspired party dresses abound - but I wasn't seeing a lot of new or innovative styles that were going to be "must buys."  Let's take a look:

First off - peplums:

A Project runway peplum pattern.
Nothing I haven't seen in other patterns.

I don't know if this overlay is really a "peplum" style,
but I think it looks a bit too big and (dare I say) frumpy anyway.

A Lisette peplum pattern.  Again, nothing really new here.

I thought this next trend had ended, but apparently cleavage window cut outs are still a thing...

This pattern is ok, but nothing really exciting...

I am torn on this one.  I sort of like the style, but don't know that I would wear it.

The shirt makes me think of a superhero costume...

Hi-lo hems and color blocking also seem to be sticking around:

Still not a fan of the oversized baggy style.

There is just too much fabric being used in that top.

Minimal color blocking.  I think it might be more interesting
if they had used black to trim the jacket as well.

There were a few patterns I really liked, but they reminded me a lot of patterns I already own...

This "new" AmazingFit pattern reminds me a lot of...

This well-loved patterns that really does have an AmazingFit.

The seaming on this new Cynthia Rowley reminds me a lot of...

This pattern from a few releases ago.

The only other patterns of note are mostly party dresses:

I really liked the look of this pattern, but the halter ties
in the back, and I prefer a more stable support structure up top.

I can appreciate the style of this pattern, but I know it isn't a style for me.
Maybe something my sister would wear though?

All I can see is 80s prom.  Don't believe me?  Check out the other picture:

Total 80s all the way.

My favorite!  I don't really *need* another pretty dress
pattern, but I don't think I can resist this one.
Also, Pantone Emerald Green.  I see what you did there Simplicity!

And that's about it!  I mean, sure, there are some really basic skirts and elastic-waist pants, a few wardrobe patterns with a bunch of style re-hashes, and lots of kids and crafts patterns.  As far as these overall release goes... meh.  Most of the styles seemed very similar to previous pattern releases or patterns I already have in the stash.  Not too much here to interest me, but maybe I am missing something?  Let me know what you all think in the comments!