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Looking Ahead: Part 3
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In a surprising move, there’s one item on the spring list that does cover up some skin: Pants!
But not just any pants. Say hello to your boring khakis and faded black pants, and say hello to some bright and bold patterns and designs.
Florals, graphic prints, abstract shapes, and any whirlwinds of color are welcome here. All sorts of styles are fine, although the harem style with relaxed hips and tapered ankles is expected to take off. Like with the dresses, lighter fabrics are going to be the done thing for the warmer season.
The harem look.
- Margaret Westenhoff
Looking Ahead: Part 2
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Remember how skin is in? Well it is, but the miniskirt is done. Look instead to long hemlines… with very high slits.
Light, flowing fabrics in striking colors are going to be key for pulling off this look. It’s more daring than it first appears, because while it shows relatively little while standing, your whole leg is on show while walking. A good tan is recommended.
Different numbers, combinations, and placements of slits are going to be varied among dresses so you can make this look your own.
- Margaret Westenhoff
Looking Ahead
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It’s important to start thinking ahead now, because 2010 is going to be quite the year for fashion. Experts predict more volatility than the stock market, and more skin than a nudist colony.
Hotpants are coming back. That’s right, you heard it here first. They swung into fame during 2007, but people were mostly wearing them under big clothes to de-emphasize their boldness. This go around, though, they’re appearing on the catwalks by the themselves, and it looks like people are going to be taking them straight to the streets.
So head to the gym! This is not a look for the faint of heart.
- Margaret Westenhoff
PSA: Investment Dressing
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Particularly in the time of giving, it’s important to keep in mind one of the keys of dressing well in tough economic times: investment dressing. And both autumn and winter trends are geared towards staple pieces like long, solid-colored coats.
So don’t be afraid to splurge a little, but only on the things that you know you’ll wear again and again. And the same with gifts for other people: try to get things that are not only in season, but will be able to be worn regardless of season (although a little fun now and again like some serious plum color merchandise is totally warrented!).
- Margaret Westenhoff
All About Argyle
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A trend to be on the lookout for is, of all things, argyle. There’s usually a movement toward it when the cooler temperatures start sweeping in, but it’s definitely taken a turn for the fashionable this season. It makes a big comeback every few years, and now is definitely that year.
It’s also a great look for guys, and you’ll find it almost everywhere in the menswear this season (Christmas gift perhaps…?).
There’s a lot of sweaters out there with the “knitted with a pattern of colored diamonds” definition, but the most flattering way to go is to get one with that pattern on the front, and a solid color on the edges and sleeves. Try not to get argyle on the sleeves – it makes it look more librarian-chic than fashionista-chic.
It’s in the Jeans
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Under the right circumstances, everyone’s a bargain-hunter. And what better circumstances than cute clothes on sale?
Right now, Old Navy’s having some great sales – adorable jeans in several different styles and many different colors, for only $19.00!!! The Sweetheart style features a classic rise with a bit of a flare, while the Dreamer style features a boot cut. And there’s the Diva, which is the essential low-rise.
The Diva jean
This sale won’t last forever, so get in quick before the pickings get slim (-er than these jeans!).
- Margaret Westenhoff
Looking Tight
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It used to be a serious no-no to wear tights with open-toed shoes; in fact, you weren’t supposed to wear open-toed shoes at all during the winer. But this winter seems to be turning lots of fashion conventions on their heads, and this is no exception.
Hard to go wrong with this!
The new thing is wearing slightly open-toed shoes (not sandals, but thick-strapped heels that will stay on your feet even with the slippery tights) with tights. The tights shouldn’t be nude; wear black, maroon, or even a more daring color like blue or mustard yellow. Pow!
- Margaret Westenhoff
The Clash
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Although it’s a well-known convention to only emphasize one aspect of your face at a time, there is an exception (with a few caveats). Looks this season are all about being bold and beautiful, and a great way to do this is to emphasize two things at once.
Try emphasizing both your lips and your eyes. To keep this from looking over the top, just keep the colors in the same family: a great example is plum colors. With that on your lips and eyes, you’ll look both striking and very up to date.
- Margaret Westenhoff
Statement Jewelry
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More is more this season, so don’t be afraid to really go for the gusto with a fun piece like statement jewelry. Big, bold, and expressive is a “do”. Show people who you really are with jewelry that shines and sparkles!
Rocking the statement jewelry.
This is a look that’s best paired with simple, chic clothes that will show off the jewelry to its fullest extent, like on these two celebrities above.
- Margaret Westenhoff
Cinch It Up
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French chic will always be in style. This winter, give a nod to our cousins across the Atlantic by cinching up your waistline with a belted coat, skirt, or trousers.
It’s a versatile look that works with both outerwear like trenchcoats, and staple items like dresses. For definition, use a skinny belt, or grab a broad black belt to look like an instant trend-setter.
- Margaret Westenhoff
