Coming up fast on the inside track of fashion trends is the voluminous look. Puffy silhouettes can hide a multitude of sins and can give you a chance to express yourself in opulent fabrics that give you a distinct sophistication. I’m not sure this will be a trend that will last the test of time, but as far as going with something a little “off the wall” is concerned this might be something to watch out for in Spring 2007. Giles Deacon seems to be a protagonist of this style with pieces such as the one below catching the eye.
According to City Style Guide Giles Deacon has “fused colorful, frivolous looks in various silhouettes with sleeker, body hugging outfits. The results were mixed. Odd hats, loose patchwork like dresses, and one with a pink elephant on it were not very successful. Most others, including a short shiny pink printed dress with voluminous sleeves, a pink zebra striped coat, and a black dress with circled ruffled bottoms, were strong hits.”
Watch out for River Island releasing similar styles in the Autumn.
For me big knit jumpers look absolutely gorgeous. The chunkier and coarser the weave the better.
They work great as oversized jumpers or even as a dress. Woolly hats or tights are still marginal in the uber fashionista stakes but they still retain kudos in the cold!
Check out this beautiful jumper dress from Michael Kors:
Hipster jeans and visible G-strings have been the staple of the high street for a while now. The trend seems to be coming to an end with high waisted trousers tipped heavily for a comeback next year.
In particular, comfortable wide legs and pinstripes are already coming through the ranks as the main contenders for trouser trend of the year.
You could always borrow your other halves pinstripes or you could just go to Top Shop and buy a pair.
There have been strong indications that the era of the baby boomers was going to make strong overtones in fashion trends of the noughties. It was always a matter of time.
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Everybody is going neutral and softer than black is the new neutral alternative. You’re gonna start to see a lot more of this if early indications on the catwalks are anything to go by.
Shades of marl, gunmetal and iron ore are far from drab but offer great neutrality. A cheap and easy way of latching onto this trend might be to invest in a grey bag such this £250 ($460) Billy Bag.
Described as follows on Handbags and Gladrags:
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