For a wink to the '80s, sheer polka-dot hosiery is ideal, or check out Wolford's bolder version for a graphic effect. These Dalmatian-print boots by Kurt Geiger don more of a splodge than a spot and are sure to pack a punch. Or if you have the urge to splurge, these crystal-encrusted heels by Pierre Hardy are the way to go. Never before have spots looked so sophis'.
We've seen the pretty side of vintage from floaty tea dresses to '50s debutantes, but now fashions cleaner aesthetic calls for something sharper and the '60s hit the mark. At the core of this look are A-line miniskirts, shift dresses, polo necks and knee-high boots or socks.
Prada went down a more girly route with thigh-high, drop-waist dresses, bakelite buckle belts, driving gloves and python knee-highs setting the tone. Resist the urge to be too literal or you'll run the risk of looking more fancy dress than cutting edge. Take elements and contemporise.
Keep grooming modern and opt for a clunky bag rather than a neat box clutch, or just touch the trend with loaded lashes and block-heel courts. Golden shades of citrine, ochre and turmeric are bounding forward this season. They may not be the easiest of hues but they're no canary yellow so fear not. They have depth, subtlety and suit blondes as well as brunettes surprisingly well. The key is to add intensity with berry accents of rich garnet and claret red topped off with amber jewels and gold hardware for added heat.
At the most vibrant end of the palette is this saffron satin gown by RI Roksanda Ilincic. With pussy-bow collar, raw pinked edging and high waist-band, it's a real show-stopper. To invest, check out Moschino's pearl collared shift. If your purse strings are yelping at the mere mention of a designer brand, you'll be happy to hear the high-street has embraced this trend with muster.
Bazaar Bride. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Goodbye to All That. Dan Lecca. The fall runways offered a myriad of options — from polka dots and graphic prints to floor-sweeping hems and high-shine looks.
Click through to see the top fall trends from fashion week. A great standard when used with Cedar, its colour-wheel neighbour, Deep Teal is also a unique counterpoint to Honeysuckle. Orchid Hush, a unique tone of grey with complex orchid undertones, blends well with any other colour in the palette. Quarry, a reliable medium grey, remains a practical, dependable staple. Colours fade into each other to create a blue palette far removed from Royal and cobalt blue.
Faux fur is used extensively with whole garments and fur trim collars, tippets and bag flaps all getting the fur or skin treatments. Rich texture is easiest to do if you select fur collars and jackets of fur. Chubby shorter fur coats are always winter warmer seasonal must-haves - Karan knows this and showed chubby coats at DKNY.
Rich jewel tone coloured Maribou feathers add exotic texture to hems, cuffs and necklines. This fantastic Vera Mont evening dress above left turns its wearer into the Queen of the Night.
The plain-coloured fabric decorations that refine the gentle transition to the Empire style are an absolute highlight. The teal border print dress offers a designer look ankle length maxi dress at a high street price. For less formality, a short prom dress in cocktail fabric such as brocade is spot on, provided you are still young and cute enough to carry this fresh look.
Take the formal edge of the brocade by teaming the dress with knee high boots. For daywear the easy jersey wrap dress can be layered with a vest and dressed up or down. This winter cloche hats are vying for attention with floppy 70s hats. Out and about in the rain the floppy wide brimmed hat offers lots of head-cover.
But for sharp cold brisk days a fur or felt hat that fits well will keep your head toasty warm and snug. Fashion trends and mini-series such as Boardwalk Empire and Downton all influence what we ultimately choose to select from the styles massed on the clothing rails. With Downton set to cover the fashion era and in the next series, this suggests to me that soon we will see a huge s fashion revival from the influence of this series.
After all some of the s styles are simply marvellous. For an original fashion history take on the twenties see my s section. Proud purple adds winter opulence. Winter pieces range from true violet to more plum aubergine tones of purple. Add a purple accessory to other colour combinations. Select a purple leather croc clutch, amethyst gemstone like this earring below from ASOS or purple bangles from Dorothy Perkins. Pantone say of this purple hue "Phlox, a magical, deep purple with a hint of mystery, is an outstanding statement when worn on its own.
Add Phlox to this season's neutrals to create a bit of drama, or combine it with Cedar, Deep Teal or Coffee Liqueur for something extraordinary. Women have been seeking dresses they can really wear and love, and Mary Portas has heard their cries. The dress below would suit any number of women and could be dressed up or down, layered, toughened up with thicker textured tights and boots, or worn as it is. Dresses in stores range from blue violet purples to rich warm red purples with a hint of damson and plum.
To add even more excitement, pair Phlox with Honeysuckle. Sequins or lace are the textures to buy. Lace, as sported by Catherine Middleton at her wedding. Lace was already gaining ground this past year, but the Duchess of Cambridge reminded the world how glorious lace could be. Fashionistas love lace. Buy it in every colour at every opportunity.
Sequins were suggested by designers for anytime wear, making them suited to garments designed for casual or red carpet events. So note any racks with big sequinned skirts or glitter trousers and give them a good browse.
Massive sequin Paillettes are supersized this year. Prada served up fish scale dresses and Christopher Kane scattered sheer dresses with clear sequins. The look is delicate and wispy rather than glitzy bling. Find yourself a piece in purple chiffon for the party season. Consumers continue to add stability to their wardrobes with neutrals. Rich, decadent Coffee Liqueur brings a sense of elegance to fall, and is a savoury alternative to basic black.
Furry looks are a huge trend this winter. Easy ways to achieve this involve the simple addition of a cropped cardigan, with a fur collar, Ugg Boots, a chunky fur handbag, or fur trim slippers to pad around the house! Such pieces are ideal for fast tracking your wardrobe into fur looks faux or real. Pencil lines and A-line dresses pick up on two of the best styles of dress from early and mid-sixties fashions. This A-line shift could easily be worn as a pinafore dress with a contrast polo neck sweater, or a pussy bow blouse.
The check everyday shift dress is in total contrast to the beaded dress. Years ago a beaded or sequined dress would have cost so much you would have been out of pocket. Now such dresses cost a fraction of the price they might have been twenty five years ago.
The short cocktail dress is ideal for dressing up over Christmas. Note how the intricate bead and sequin work is effective in a neutral palette. The dress above would also work well for summer occasions unlike the heavier look of a little black beaded dress. Fashion fabrics for Autumn are simply fabulous. Fashion designers chose materials with superb tactile qualities and shininess.
You will fall in love with mixture of textures from subtle languid fluid silks to coarser hairier and sports fabrics. For those scared of colour neutrals offer a safe haven and are always good wardrobe basic that for some are must-haves. The bright colours that popped up everywhere for summer are now subdued into the vibrant but more subtle colours of gems from a jewellery store. These colours in the strip below are pantone's selection of fashion colours for autumn They are shown in full on the Autumn Winter Pantone colour page.
For Spring colour fashions see spring's Colour Block Fashion. No matter whether it is cabin luggage, sequin cocktail dress, or a fair isle or alpine knitted sweater knit tunic top, Pantone colours exert great influence on designers. Jewel colours are now the main colour story of autumn fashion trends.
Those softer ballet tones are subtly there, but the main colour focus is richness and depth of tone. This is found in sapphire, lapis, emerald, garnet, deep amethyst, ruby and golden citrine. Much of the golden yellow and copper tones are frequently metallic as are many green shades.
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