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You probably can’t recall who said it, but whoever first uttered that
fashion comes full circle every 30 years or so was not too far off.
This season on the runway is reminiscent of the flowing 70s in both
fabric and style. We are seeing much more of the long skirt and much
less of the micro mini. Materials like silk
and chiffon, which tend to flow and gather, are much more popular for
Spring 2008 than fabrics like cotton or denim which tend to hold shape
and stay stiffer in appearance. The word for the season is feminine,
feminine, feminine!
The exception to this seems to be in outerwear, where rubber is
oddly back in style. Indoors, though, thin little belts, hats, and
scarves are also popular and a throwback to the 70s as well as being
womanly. Don't despair, though - some things from last season are still
popular and can be recycled for this season. Accessories like metallic
bags and clutches, as well as sequins and some of the longer pencil
skirts can still be worn with confidence. Dresses with color blocks are
still around as well, left over from last season and still cute.
Headbands are still a popular accessory as well.
Sheers are in this year as a fabric style, which works well with the
flow-y nature of the season. Pairing a sheer shirt over a camisole with
denim jeans is a great casual look. In fact, a sheer scarf works with
almost anything this season. Especially cute is the above-mentioned
shirt and jeans with a little scarf and dressy sneakers. "Dressy
sneakers" are another big hit this year, which will keep your feet
happy as you get to be comfortable and stylish at the same time.
Low-lying, patterned variety sneakers with ties that sport the best of
brand names are the most popular for the young trendsetter.
Speaking of patterns, big bold prints such as tropical themes and
jungle prints are back. For whatever reason, and it seems to happen
every several years, tribal and jungle themes like leopard prints and
zebra stripes make their way back to the runway. This year is no
exception. Color is back, and black is out, at least for now. Last
year, brown was the new black, and this year it is muted silver and
grey that's all the rage when you want to opt for a non-color.
What about shoes, you ask? Pointy-toe pumps are back! Not that they
ever really went out of style, but they certainly came second to the
flip flop, the ballet slipper, and other such cutesy flat footwear,
along with the rounded toe pump. Also noteworthy is what's in store for
later on in the season. Fall 2008 promises to be chock full of the
"bigger is better" theory. Bigger, chunkier heels, bigger, longer
boots, and bigger and heavier accessories on the shoes themselves such
as thick buckles and chains should be on your radar for footwear.
Of course, if we are going to talk shoes we must talk shades. Still
popular, especially with the Divas, are the ever-present round and dark
sunglasses that cover most of your face. The celebrities, of course,
brought this trend to the forefront of fashion and it doesn't look like
it's going anywhere anytime soon. Also popular though, is the blue lens
which seemed to disappear for a while. This lens is more appropriate
with a smaller frame than with the oversized shades discussed. The
RayBan Wayfarers, so popular in the 80s, also seem to be making a
comeback this year.
Last but by no means least, there could not be a fashion article
written about what's hot for 2008 without mentioning jeans. Designer
denim continues to be the hottest thing around. We all know that True
Religion, Citizens of Humanity, Buffalo, Seven for all Mankind and
Lucky have become standard, almost run-of-the mill designer jeans. Even
though they cost upward of $200.00, they are still the "norm". Slightly
more pricey is Diesel, and this brand continues to be popular as well.
Relative newcomers, though, are some of the names that were actually
around long before these newbies even existed. Yves St. Laurent, Donna
Karan, and some of the more elite designer's names are being plastered
on the derrieres of the most discriminating fashionistas this season.
As for jean style and cut, the zipper-ankle and straight-leg varieties
that were popular in the 80s are making a comeback. Expect to see them
on the legs of the trendsetters this fall.
This season proves to be an interesting and eclectic mix of 70s and
80s styles. This may seem contradictory, but the feminine nature of the
season's styles pulls from flowing 70s fabrics and cuts and seems to
just use a hint of 80s metal and accessory - and it's a hit.
Megan Hazel is a freelance writer who writes about trends and fashion topics, similar to what consumers read in http://www.magazines.com/ncom/mag?mid=2632 Lucky Magazine
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