As usual, I've spent some time looking through fashion magazines to find out what's in style these days for women. It is one of my favourite activities :)
Overall:
- Much more somber in tone for daytime, probably related to the coming recession
- Definitely 40s-inspired but with some 60s touches as well, probably due to Mad Men
- Colours are muted; interest comes from layering plus architectural details and textures
- Lots of menswear-inspired shapes and fabrics for women
- Architectural shapes, origami, ruching, pleating
- Lace and frills soften the menswear-type fabrics and clothes
- Brighter colours including aubergine and other purples, teal blues, and burgundies, and reds for accessories
- Mid-40s silhouette with larger shoulders, nipped-in waist, slim hips plus a hint of the 80s (which borrowed from the 40s anyways)
- Dresses haven't left us; they're still everywhere. Skirts and blouses are popular, too
- Focus is at the waist and the waist is covered by clothes
Clothing:
- Pants, both wide legs and skinny legs
- Skirts, especially pencil skirts but also pleated and gathered fuller, longer skirts
- High-waisted and at-the-waist skirts and pants
- Smooth waists; fabric skims the waist to show it off
- Vests and weskits
- Blouses with soft fabrics with ruffles, lace, frills, and other architectural shapes
- Dresses in many silhouettes, but mainly that skim the body
- Sweater dresses
- Cardigans
- Blazers
- Structured coats
- Leggings, knee-highs, and patterned tights
- Sparkle for evening ONLY - sparkle and rhinestones are out for daytime
Fabrics and patterns:
- Laces
- Corduroy
- Knits
- All menswear fabrics/patterns: flannel, glen plaid, houndstooth, windowpane, herringbone, argyle, tattersall. Some playing with scale to get BIG patterns
- Plaid, plaid, plaid, plaid, plaid!!!! Everywhere - every kind of plaid or tartan is out there. Yay!!
- Checks of all sizes
- Animal prints
- Florals
- Silky, drapable blouse fabrics add femininity to clothing
Colours:
- Black, grey, white, silver
- Metallics for evening
- Browns, tans, earth tones
- Muted colours
- Deep, luscious plums, purples, burgundies, teals
Shoes:
- "Booties" or "shoeties" are still around: stiletto heels with brogue, wingtip, or oxford shoes. Some of these have peep-toes and they're supposed to be worn with tights. Peep-toes in winter? Silly fashion.
- Lots of high stiletto heels
- Pointed toes in the almond shape
- Patent leather
- Mary-janes
- Some flats and ballerina slippers
- Flat boots still around but not as prevalent
- Not as many platforms except in model shoots
Accessories:
- Structured carry-all top-handle bags
- Chunky gems (fake is ok) for necklaces and cuffs
- Cuffs seem to be replacing bracelets - things on the wrist are kind of big
- Non-gem pieces like earrings are smaller
Hair and makeup:
- Simple shapes for hair
- Foundation and lipstick are more natural colours
- Some lipsticks are bright reds or berry stains
- Eyebrows are not thin or overplucked
- Smokey eyes are done in colours other than black/grey so they look less harsh
I think that's it :) Happy shopping, everyone!
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