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Trend Importance Factor: Medium.
Wearability Factor: Medium High.
How to Wear It: As we noted for double breasted styles, the petite, the full figured, the curvy, the broad shouldered, and those with a full bust should wear trenchcoats with caution. Oversized lapels can overwhelm small frames and emphasize width in the shoulder area.
Belted trenchcoats can work wonders on boyish figures, as they help give the waistline some definition. Those with narrow shoulders will also be flattered by the trenchcoat’s horizontal emphasis at the shoulder.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: Early. Last Spring, cropped jackets and single-breasted styles were all the rage. Now it’s time for the double-breasted trenchcoat to shine.
October 7th, 2005
Trend Importance Factor: Medium High.
Wearability Factor: High.
How to Wear It: This season’s take on tiered styles is less voluminous—it’s less of the peasant skirt look and more of a modern take on the dresses of the 1920s. Furthermore, this season, tiers can be found not only on skirts, but also on tops. Indeed, the multi-tiered look appears fresher on tops, as evidenced by Doo Ri’s tiered halter (above, center).
Tiers are extremely wearable, as evidenced by their massive popularity earlier this year. Tiered tops can cover up a larger tummy, and voluminous tiered skirts are almost universally flattering. This season’s thinner tiered skirt silhouette, however, works best on tall women and those without extremely wide hips.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: Late. Tiered skirts were all the rage for Spring and Summer 2005. We’re a little tired of the look, to be completely honest.
October 6th, 2005
There’s something about these tops that we’re drawn to. Perhaps it’s the fact that it’s put together, but not too put together. Or nice, but also a little suggestive (isn’t the demure bow just waiting to be untied?) Or sophisticated–like wearing a blouse with a stylish scarf–yet requiring far less effort.
Or maybe all of the above. Yeah, that’s it.
Inspiration: Maggie Gyllenhaal in Secretary
Photo Credit: Lions Gate Films
Mason Secretary Blouse $265 at
blaec
Stretch Merino Tie-Neck Sweater in Azalea $39.99 at
JCrewElie Tahari ‘Clover’ Blouse $94.99 at
Bluefly October 5th, 2005
Trend Importance Factor: Medium High.
Wearability Factor: Medium High.
How to Wear It: Horizontal stripes are showing up on the runways as a remnant of Spring 2005’s Nautical trend. Avoid wide horizontal stripes that cut your body into sections, making you look shorter and/or wider than you actually are. For maximum figure flattery, opt for thin horizontal striping. Excellent for visual interest, and the small scale of the print doesn’t actually make you look any wider.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: Like Neutral Colors, the Nautical influence behind the Horizontal Stripe trend is more of a classic than a true trend. Horizontal stripes have been big on the fashion scene for a couple of years now–think of Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw in "An American Girl in Paris."
October 5th, 2005
Trend Importance Factor: Medium.
Wearability Factor: Medium.
How to Wear It: For the petite, the full figured, the curvy, the broad shouldered, and those with a full bust, steer clear of double breasted styles. Their strong horizontal detailing emphasizes the shoulderline and can make you look wider (and shorter) than you actually are.
Double breasted styles, however, can work for boyish figures, as they echo the straight up-and-down frame. Those with narrow shoulders will also find double breasted styles flattering, as they visually widen the shoulderline.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: Double breasted styles are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, likely due to the influence of the Peacoat, a key look from Fall 2005. It’s definitely not new, but we should be seeing this style in various incarnations on the runways for seasons to come.
October 4th, 2005
Why: It’s easy to wear, and ever-so-romantic
for those hot nights out.
We’re all over…
Capelets
(Pictured: Gap Herringbone Capelet)
Why: They look incredible when paired with other
of-the-moment classics like oversized shades and tailored gauchos.
We’re So over: Tiered Skirts
Why:We don’t care if it’s an Indian summer — The Prairie Look,
the Peasant Look, the Gypsy Look et al are all So Way Over.
We’re So over: Shearling/Fur/Fur-inspired Boots
Why: Down Under, they’re worn as house slippers. Enough said.
October 4th, 2005
Spotted all over the streets of San Francisco: Quilted Jackets. Apparently Marc Jacobs isn’t the only one obsessed with quilting (see his entire line of current handbags). Fashion-savvy, street-smart downtowners also happen to think it’s perfectly on trend, too.
Inspiration: Chanel’s 2.55 Handbag
Kenneth Cole Reaction Quilted Down
Short Jacket in Brown | $89.95 at
BlueflyDelman Worth-Cs | $248.95 at
ZapposMARC by Marc Jacobs Quilted Velvet Shoulder
Bag in Apple Red | $198 at
Neiman Marcus
October 3rd, 2005
Trend Importance Factor: Medium High.
Wearability Factor: Medium High.
How to Wear It: Belts are a great way to give your waist some extra definition–key if you have a boyish figure or have an undefined waistline. However, steer clear of belts if you want to direct attention away from your midsection. Those that are full figured or have a tummy will want to opt for beltless styles, despite the trendiness of the look.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: With the return to higher waisted styles, belts are back in fashion. Another reason for the resurgence of the belt is the individuality it affords the wearer–fashion’s emphasis on eclecticism favors accessories. The movement towards belted styles is still relatively new this season, so expect to see more of them in the next few seasons.
October 3rd, 2005
Trend Importance Factor: High.
Wearability Factor: High.
How to Wear It: Spring 2006 was reminiscent of mid 1990s Calvin Klein in its bringing of neutral colors back to the fashion forefront. White, black, grey, beige, tan, and sand became dominant colors–rather than supporting players complementing more vibrant shades. Whites look exceedingly fresh, albeit hard to wear while keeping clean (Scotchgard to the rescue!). Blacks continue their reign of popularity from the Fall 2005 season, though the color is more than a bit harsh for springtime. Shades of grey are perhaps the most wearable, and light grey looks particularly stylish with orange and yellow shades. Sand, which proved to be one of the most important colors of the season, is easy not only to wear alone, but also to combine with other colors. Pair sand with oranges, yellows, and greens.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: Neutral colors have provided the color foundation for wardrobes since the beginning of fashion history–this trend should truly be classified as a classic. However, this season really highlighted the possibility in working with a neutral palette, a complete reversal from the vivid color imagery from the last few years.
September 30th, 2005
Trend Importance Factor: High.
Wearability Factor: Medium.
How to Wear It: The youthquake and innocence of the Swinging 60s was evoked by babydoll dresses, tent dresses, high-waisted sheath and A-line looks, Jackie O style oversized sunglasses, colorblocking, cutouts, and the elegantly oversized overcoat. Keep your look modern by including no more than two (and preferably just one) of these elements in any given look. Remember, it’s 2005–not 1965.
Where in Trend Lifecycle: Fashion’s eternal fascination with decades past, combined ith the new decade’s push for eclecticism and individuality means that we’ll be seeing modern takes on 1960s styles for some time. The 60s aren’t really anything new–this trend resurfaced on the runway in a big way for Fall 2003 with Marc Jacobs’ colorful mod-inspired collection.
September 29th, 2005
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