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Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Double Breasted Jackets

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Double Breasted Jackets
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Double Breasted Jackets at Oscar de la Renta, Charles Nolan, and Rag & Bone.


Style tip?  For the longest, leanest look, single breasted jackets are best.  Double breasted jackets add visual width (but also a dash of style), so pick a jacket with strong vertical elements for the most figure flattering look.

What do you think?  Would you wear a double breasted jacket?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

February 5th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Chocolate Brown

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Brown
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Chocolate Brown at Charles Nolan, Costello Tagliapietra, and United Bamboo.


Style tip?  Grey dominated the runways for Fall 2007, but Chocolate Brown appears to be making a resurgence.  We love the look of Chocolate Brown with pastel color–for spring and for fall.

What do you think?  Would you wear brown?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

5 comments February 4th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: T-Strap Shoes

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: T-Strap Shoes
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
T-Strap Shoes at United Bamboo, Rag & Bone, and Verrier.


Style tip?  T-Strap shoes were popularized in the 1920s and 1930s, and they’re still tempting us today.  Because the strap is so high up on the foot, they can visually truncate the leg, making your legs look (slightly) shorter than they are.  But if you’re game, there’s a t-strap shoe for every occasion, from a casual picnic in the park to a glamourous evening out on the town.

What do you think?  Would you wear t-strap shoes?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

February 4th, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Headbands

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Headbands
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Headbands at Sass & Bide, Alexander Wang, and Erin Fetherston.


Style tip?  Headbands are all the rage, and you can find some pretty nifty styles at great prices.  The only downside is that an uncomfortable (read: too tight) headband can give you a headache.   Check out our Q&A about How to Wear a Headband for headband tips and tricks…and where to find a comfortable one.

What do you think?  Would you wear a headband?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

3 comments February 3rd, 2008

You Said: Leggings are In and Out!

Omiru Poll Result: Leggings are In and Out


BP Jersey Leggings

We asked: Are Leggings In or Out?

You said:  In…and Out.  You were divided 50-50 on Leggings.

Style tip? 
While the 80s t-shirt and leggings look is (or should be, IMHO) Out, leggings can be tastefully worn layered under skirts and dresses.  Sure helps to beat the cold, especially if you’re spending any amount of time outdoors.  In any case, leggings are all over the Fall 2008 runways…so they’re not going anywhere soon.

Next question: Teal, a gorgeous jewel tone, is showing up all over the runways at New York Fashion Week.  Would you wear teal? Cast your
vote on the sidebar!

Pictured:  BP Jersey Leggings | $22 at Nordstrom.

5 comments February 3rd, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Half Sleeves

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Half Sleeves
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Half Sleeves at Verrier, Yigal Azrouel, and BCBG.


Style tip?  Half sleeves help to camouflage heavy arms–and can make your upper body look longer and leaner.

What do you think?  Would you wear half sleeves?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

2 comments February 3rd, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: The Jumpsuit

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: The Jumpsuit
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
The Jumpsuit at Alexander Wang, Jeremy Laing, and Yigal Azrouel.


Style tip?  The head-to-toe monochromatic look of the jumpsuit visually elongates the body, making you look taller. 

What do you think?  Would you wear a jumpsuit?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

11 comments February 3rd, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Teal

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Teal
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Teal at BCBG, Costello Tagliapietra, and Reyes.


Style tip? 
This jewel tone looks great on fair skin tones and dark skin tones alike.  What colors should you pair teal with?  Try navy or green for a thoroughly cool look, or warm up the teal with brown (as seen at BCBG).

What do you think?  Would you wear teal?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

2 comments February 3rd, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Sequins and Shine

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Sequins and Shine
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Shine at Rag & Bone, Abaete, and Yigal Azrouel.


Style tip? 
Shiny fabrics tend to visually enlarge the figure, so wear accordingly.  Runway models (and those with slender figures) can get away with allover shine, but the rest of us should restrict shine to a single part of our outfits.  If you love your legs, for example, you can draw attention towards them with a shiny skirt. 

If you do dare to wear a shiny dress, though, it doesn’t hurt to try a tummy tucker underneath.  Tummy tuckers, like the ones made by Spanx, smooth out any figure bumps and blemishes and prevent them from being spotlighted by the shine.

What do you think?  Would you wear sequins and shine?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

3 comments February 3rd, 2008

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Tuxedo Detailing

Fall 2008 Fashion Week Trend: Tuxedo Detailing
Photo Credit: NYMag.com
Tuxedo detailing at Yigal Azrouel, Baby Phat, and Rag & Bone.


Style tip?  For this menswear-as-womenswear look, try one piece at a time for best results.  Go with the ruffled tuxedo shirt, the vest, or the menswear trousers.  Just not all three at once. 

For women with a small bust, the tuxedo ruffles will do wonders to visually maximize your bustline.

What do you think?  Would you wear tuxedo detailing?  And if so, with what?  Share your thoughts in the comments!

4 comments February 2nd, 2008

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