We asked: Would you wear Harem Pants?
You said: An overwhelming No to Harem Pants, with a 90% to 10% vote.
Style tip? Harem Pants - you either love them, or you hate them. Hardly do we see a fashion trend that’s so polarizing, perhaps because it’s almost anti-fashion. You don’t wear harem pants for figure flattery, or because they’re pretty. You wear them to make a fashion statement. If you dare to make that style statement, we recommend pairing your voluminous harem pants with something more streamlined (or at least drapey, to reduce the volume) up top.
Next question: Polka Dots provide visual texture in the form of a pretty pattern. But they can be too cute, especially when done too large or too small. But what do you think? Tell us, would you wear polka dots? Cast your vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Foldover Harem Pant | $17.80 at Forever 21.
Posted by Trisha on December 20th, 2009 in Trend, Trend Predictives, Trendscape, Trendscape, What's In and What's Out, Women |
Pictured: Merino Rose Corsage Cardigan | $89.50 at J Crew, Sequined Starland Tank | $138 at J Crew, Flocked Dot Shirt | $39.50 at American Eagle, Straight Jean | $29.50 at American Eagle, Mischa Barton Logo Clutch Bag | $66.29 at ASOS, Tulip Faux Suede Boots | $22.50 at Forever 21.
Can you wear sequins during the day? Yes, you can! Sequins are a great way to dress up casual clothes - and they work surprisingly well with daywear. We paired a sequinned top with everyday basics, and topped it off with a brightly colored cardigan for an extra kick. Here’s how to wear sequins during the day:
1. Start with the most basic of foundations: the plain white button down shirt and the straight leg, dark rinse jeans.
2. Upon that classic foundation, slip on a sequinned tank top for a mix that’s thoroughly modern.
3. For an extra kick, add a brightly colored sweater to the mix. The sequinned tank hugs the white button-down, and it peeks out from under the statement sweater.
4. Finish off the look with an embellished clutch bag (note how the shine on the bag echoes the glimmer of the sequins) and a pair of tall boots (yes, tuck your jeans in).
How would you wear sequins during the day? Share your style with us in the comments!
This look is part of Omiru’s Winter 2009 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 10-Piece Winter 2009 Wardrobe Expansion Pack.
Posted by Trisha on December 17th, 2009 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
Pictured: Frill Stripe Tunic Dress | $80 at Topshop, Alexander Wang Moto Jacket with Detachable Sleeves | $825 at La Garconne, Ankle Leggings | $24 at Topshop, Black Leather Art Deco Beaded Sequin Clutch | $76.49 at ASOS, Embellished Velvet Flats | $19.80 at Forever 21.
How do you dress up plain black and white? It’s simple really - just add embellishment and texture! You’ll be amazed at how glamourous basics can look with a little bit of shine. Here’s how to get the black and white, yet strikingly embellished look:
1. Start with black and white basics: a body conscious black and white striped sweaterdress and simple black ankle leggings.
2. Add a touch of edge with a well cut motorcycle jacket, also in black.
3. Spice up the look with a pair of embellished velvet flats (for both embellishment AND texture) and a striking silver beaded sequinned clutch. With these statement accessories, you can take a daytime look well into evening.
How would you wear the embellished look? Share your style with us in the comments!
This look is part of Omiru’s Winter 2009 Lookbook series, which builds upon our 10-Piece Winter 2009 Wardrobe Expansion Pack.
Posted by Trisha on December 17th, 2009 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
Greetings from London! What’s striking about London (besides the freezing cold - it’s a far cry from sunny California out here) is the fantastic outerwear. Both men and women sport coats that are as fashion-forward as they are functional.
For men, the perfect layering coat works as well with trouser pants (for work) as it does with jeans (for weekends). We’ve seen a number of great jackets and coats that fit the bill. Here’s five of our favorite mens coats from London destination Topshop:
Carolyn Massey Navy Scarf Coat | $250 at Topman
Self DB Bomber Jacket | $158 at Topman
Grey Wool Mix Crombie Overcoat | $300 at Topman
Self Duffle Coat | $280 at Topman
Charcoal Wool Mix Overcoat | $180 at Topman
Posted by Trisha on December 16th, 2009 in Men, Shopping Guide |
Need help defining your look this season? Omiru is here to help with the return of one of our most popular fashion features: the foundation wardrobe. This season, we’re adding a little twist. Instead of outlining your wardrobe basics (e.g. classic white button down, dark jeans, pencil skirt, etc), we’re structuring our Winter 2009 wardrobe as a kind of expansion pack, if you will, of pieces you want to add to those foundations. Put another way, our Winter 2009 wardrobe shows you what you need to update your existing wardrobe to stay on point this season.
Today, we’ll outline the 10 key pieces you’ll need this season. Over the next few months (and starting Thursday), we’ll show you how to combine these pieces into key looks that you can recreate with your own wardrobe.
So without any further ado, allow us to introduce the 10 pieces you’ll want to add to your closet for Winter 2009:
The Embellished Sweater
Merino Rose Corsage Cardigan | $89.50 at J Crew
The Sequin Top
Sequined Starland Tank | $138 at J Crew
The Tunic Sweater
Knitted Cowl Neck Top | $70 at Topshop
The Graphic Tee
Union Jack Watercolor Tee | $10.90 at Forever 21
The Vest
Circle Ring Sequin Vest | $19.80 at Forever 21
The Puffer Coat
Puffer Coat | $99.95 at American Eagle
The Moto Jacket
Alexander Wang Moto Jacket with Detachable Sleeves | $825 at La Garconne
The Square Jacket
Pyramid Stud Trim Jacket | $27.80 at Forever 21
The Sweater Dress
Frill Stripe Tunic Dress | $80 at Topshop
The Leggings
Ankle Leggings | $24 at Topshop
How would you wear this wardrobe expansion pack? Share your style with us in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on December 15th, 2009 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
We asked: Would you wear Winter White?
You said: Yes to Winter White, with a 88% to 12% vote.
Style tip? No matter what the season, white is the color of purity, of freshness, of newness. And it’s completely invigorating during the winter, a season traditionally filled with dark, heavy overcoats. Give a nod to the freshly fallen snow and echo its color in your wardrobe. For those of us prone to spills and smudges, try winter white in an easy-to-clean fabric, like a basic cotton. Or get the look of winter white via accessories - like a white handbag or scarf. For those of you who want to immerse yourselves in winter white, try a monochromatic white look from head to toe. Simply mix textures like cable knit, jersey, denim, and corduroy - and combine a pleasing mix of creams and more snow whites. Where to start? This gorgeous cami, featuring a ruffle front bib.
Next question: Our how to wear harem pants feature created quite the stir - while it’s certainly a fashion forward look, there are no shortage of detractors. But what do you think? Tell us, would you wear harem pants? Cast your vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Silk Garland Cami | $88 at J Crew.
Posted by Trisha on December 13th, 2009 in Trend, Trend Predictives, Trendscape, Trendscape, What's In and What's Out, Women |
Q: I am a college student that is a business major. As finals week slowly approach, I have presentations to present. What should I wear to the presentation? My dilemma is that I don’t want to look too overdressed or underdressed. Would a simple black dress and a boyfriend fit blazer with black flats be okay to wear?
Pictured: Wool Gabardine One Button Jacket | $235 at J Crew.
A: Whether it’s a presentation during finals or a boardroom presentation in the workplace, the key to dressing well is to wear something that you feel confident in. We all have outfits (and shoes) that make us feel good - and ready to take on whatever the day throws at us. For a presentation where it’s important to make a good impression, tip the scales in your favor by wearing a tried and true favorite. Or if you’re buying something new for the presentation, make sure to try on the whole outfit to get the right fit - and feel - before the day of the event. That way, the day of the presentation, you can focus on what really matters: your message.
For a college presentation, you’ll want to keep your look professional, but still youthful. If you wear a suit, keep it fitted and feel free to take some liberties with your shirt - you don’t have to wear a plain white or striped button-down. Try different fabrics (like the chambray shirt, pictured), colors, or silhouettes. You can also choose to go the dress route and wear a simple dress, as you suggested, with a professional looking jacket. You may want to mix up the colors - a heathered grey dress with a navy blazer, for instance, would be both professional and a little more visually interesting.
For a workplace presentation, a good rule of thumb is to dress a level or two above your position. That way, you’ll be sure to look polished, but you won’t be overly dressy.
If you’re being filmed, here’s a couple of extra style notes:
(1) Bright, vibrant colors work best for TV; they look good to the eye - and the camera.
(2) Try not to wear white clothes - it’ll wash out the lighting.
(3) Same goes for pure black or navy clothes. While they look good to your eye, they tend to look like a solid patch of darkness to the camera’s eye.
(4) Fine patterns like herringbone and small checks can cause a wavy effect; avoid these patterns where possible.
Have a great tip about what to wear to a presentation? Share it with us in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on December 11th, 2009 in Q&A, Women, Women's |
Pictured: Premium Hairy Bolero Jacket | $135 at Topshop, Double Button Placket Top | $32 at Topshop, Double Knit Skirt | $14.80 at Forever 21, Glitter Fedora | $10.80 at Forever 21, Mesh Pearl Strands | $10.80 at Forever 21, Kensington Oxford Pump | $24.99 at Payless.
We’ve always been enamored of the charmingly confident style of Coco Chanel. And channeling her signature blend of menswear and womenswear is surprisingly easy now that the collarless bolero coat and pearls have planted themselves firmly on the trend radar. (Audrey Tautou’s film Coco Before Chanel also didn’t hurt to repopularize Chanel’s style.) To get a modern version of Coco Chanel’s look, mix simple shapes with different textures - and combine feminine silhouettes (e.g. pencil skirt) with masculine details (e.g. fedora hat). Here’s how to get the look of Coco Chanel:
1. Start with the simplest of foundations: a white blouse and a black pencil skirt.
2. Layer on Chanel’s signature pieces: a pearl necklace (note the modernization of the traditional pearls) and a textured bolero jacket.
3. Finish off the look with menswear inspired pieces with a feminine touch: a ribbon wrapped fedora hat and a pair of oxford pumps.
How would you get the look of Coco Chanel? Share your style with us in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on December 10th, 2009 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
Whether you’re going to be out and about or keeping cozy inside this winter, it’s time to update your coat wardrobe. To make your way through the cold weather, you’re going to want a variety of jackets and coats so that you can mix and match and layer for every occasion. This year’s must-have coat is the rugged parka (a cousin of the also-ubiquitous puffer jacket), but we also recommend that every man have a nice topcoat in his wardrobe for dressier occasions. Whether your style runs formal or stays casual, we have a cold weather coat for you:
All Son National Parka | $98 at Urban Outfitters
Tough out the cold, stormy weather in this parka. Wear it with a sweater and jeans, as shown, or switch out the sweater for a collared white button-down and a skinny tie for a fetching juxtaposition of casual and formal.
OBEY Wasted Youth Coated Jacket | $168 at Urban Outfitters
This coated denim jacket can be layered over shirts and tees - and under your overcoat.
Mayfair Wool Cashmere Topcoat | $257.60 (sale) at J Crew
A wool cashmere coat that’s classic and modern all at once. Plus, it goes with everything in your closet.
Heritage Toggle Coat | $355 at Banana Republic
Toggle closures on this classic cold weather coat add a nautical touch.
Kai-Aakmann Black Long Hooded Coat | $489 at Oak
Featuring two internal removable layers, this tough, heavy-duty coat will prepare you for whatever winter brings.
Posted by Trisha on December 8th, 2009 in Men, Shopping Guide |
Pictured: Reformed Silk Ruffle Tank | $58 at Urban Outfitters, Elastic Belt Satin Skirt | $21.50 at Wet Seal, Wool Ruffle Duffle Coat | $187.60 at J Crew, Tulip Faux Suede Boots | $22.50 at Forever 21, ASOS Iridescent Feather Clutch | $42.49 at ASOS.
Black and white can be anything but plain. Just keep things interesting with texture, pattern, and embellishments. We’ve crafted a flirtily feminine look out of black and white pieces, perfect for date night. But take apart the pieces and you can mix and match for work, weekend, and everything in between. Here’s how to get the look of black and white:
1. Start with a delicate black and white patterned cami. The silk fabric drapes nicely, while the texture keeps the cami interesting.
2. Slip on a silk satin skirt in a forgiving, slight a-line shape. What makes this skirt particularly fetching is the belt detail - don’t you love it?
3. It’s cold outside, so grab your coat. We love this coat for its delicate-yet-tailored ruffle detail.
4. Finish off the look with a pair of slouchy suede tall boots - and a statement clutch in iridescent feathers.
How would you wear black and white? Share your style with us in the comments!
Posted by Trisha on December 8th, 2009 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
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