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The
Clothing Chronicles
June 28, 2007, #281
FashionForRealWomen.com
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In This Issue:
Message
From Diana
Feature
Article: Fashion
Trends to Avoid
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MESSAGE FROM DIANA
I've been out
enjoying the summer weather with my little ones and have to laugh at
some of the fashion trends I'm seeing. There's a thin line between
being a fashion follower and a fashion victim and a whole lot of
people are crossing it - namely, they're wearing styles that are
popular but just don't work for them. Everyone has things that look
better on them than others. Your mission, should you choose to accept
it, is to find YOUR best looks. Today's article lists some trends to avoid.
PLEASE
NOTE: Because of the 4th of July holiday next week, the next
issue of this ezine will be two weeks from now, on July 12th.
Enjoy!
Diana
diana@fashionforrealwomen.com
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Fashion
Trends to Avoid
Have you ever
flipped through old photos of yourself and either laughed or cringed
at how you used to look? Join the club. From hippie and disco to punk
and Goth, we've all looked back at things years later and wondered,
"What in the world was I thinking?"
It's really
hard to understand why certain looks capture our imagination one day
only to be ridiculed the next. Is it boredom? A need to explore the
art? A desire to fit in with our peer group? Probably all of the above.
But all trends
are not created equal. By all means, indulge in the ones that
capture your fancy. But also be honest with your motives before
indulging in any trend. Are you trying to make a statement - or are
you blindly following the look of a favorite celebrity or a chic
friend? ALWAYS stop and ask yourself, "Does this work for ME?"
If you have to
talk yourself into it, changes are, it doesn't.
Here are a few
of the current looks I'm seeing that look good on no one, including
the runway models:
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Dresses with
Leggings
Love all the
dresses, are okay with some of the leggings, don't like the two mixed
together. Not only is it too many layers, particularly in the heat,
but the pieces are often of different formality levels. What do you
get when you mix a casual legging with a semi-formal dress? A look
that doesn't work.
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Marni
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Too Many Flowers
Warm weather
and flowers just go together, so it seems logical that flowers on
dresses would be a hit. Alas, sometimes there can be too much of a
good thing. Three-dimensional flowers are pretty, but they can
overpower your figure and make you look like you're being eaten alive
by a gigantic bloom. Opt for figure-flattering one-dimensional
flowers instead. |
Rodarte |
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Space Age
That
"final frontier" has been a lure for designers for more
than forty years and apparently, we're not done yet. While it's no
secret that men are drawn to shiny things, the whole You-can-see-your-reflection-in-my
outfit! is just a little too blatant for me. Try a diamond
necklace, soft skin, and a come-hither smile instead. |
Hussein Chalayan |
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Chunky and Clunky
They're high,
they're heavy, and one day you'll wonder why in the world you spent
your hard- earned money on them. Yes, sky-high wedges are really
popular right now, but they don't inspire graceful walking and
they're really hard to pack. They also make your feet look enormous.
Opt for something lower and less obvious for a more versatile accessory. |
Chloe |
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Babushka, Baby
Yes, I know
your Bubby wore one and her Bubby BEFORE her, but babushkas - the
heavy headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin - have
never been considered a high fashion item. Until now. You'll see them
all over the place come fall. By all means, keep your head warm in
cold weather. But I'm not buying the humble villager meets haute
couture mix. Neither should you. Try a chic silk scarf instead.
All photos
courtesy of Style.com |
Bluemarine |
Trends can be
fun today and make you laugh years from now. But be sensible about
them. Don't squander your rent on a look that's going to be gone by
mid-season. Instead, invest in classics, go cheap on trends, and only
buy things that look good on YOU. It's the only way to justify the expense.
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A Happy and
Safe 4th of July to all of my American readers!
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Until next time,
Diana Pemberton-Sikes
diana@fashionforrealwomen.com
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