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| New York fashion week closed in grand style with the 1920s flapper inspired Marc Jacobs collection. The shiny, flowing frocks are described as "cellophane," due to their sheen and diaphanous nature mink pink buy online. The soft pastel palate favors spring over summer.
Busy women wonder, 'Why should I care what comes down the runway during fashion week I can't afford a Channel original.' Couture designs ultimately influence the designer's more commercially available ready to wear lines, and these in turn give form to department store offerings.
While the Spring 2012 lines are heavily influenced by 1920s to 1940s fashion, we can expect to see different historical references on display at our favorite stores this Fall. Elie Tahari for example favors '70s inspired looks with a lot of skirts and knee length boots.
People incorrectly assume '70s inspired means bell bottoms and polyester. These are modern fashions using the very best new fabrics to marry '70s lines with contemporary textures and prints. Look for tweed or soft light weight wool skirts and pants, paired with silky tops and fur (or faux fur). Of course, you'll need a great pair of boots. Jessica Simpson's Ambery is a good example of a '70s inspired boot that is widely available.
Asian culture continues to influence fashion as we move into fall, and this trend is expected to persist into 2012, according to Fashionising . mink pink skirts The oriental influence is evolving. Whereas past seasons saw outfits made to closely mimic traditional Asian garb, the focus has shifted to integrating one or two elements into otherwise western pieces. You'll see western style tunics with wide kimono belts that double around the waist and tie in front, or oriental floral prints on basic sheath dresses.
When shopping for your Fall wardrobe, look for stack heel shoes and blouses with bow ties ala 1975. Blazers will be in, but look for unique detailing, embellishments or mixed fabrics. Your jacket should coordinate with the pants or skirt, but not match.
This is also the year to take more chances with color. While the colors are muted, as you would expect for the cooler seasons, the pallet is fuller than in past years. Deep aqua and coral join the more traditional oranges, burgundy, purple and green.
Ultimately, the best fashion is the kind that makes you feel great about yourself. Feel free to skip any of the "trendy" shapes that don't work for your body or lifestyle. The great thing about modern fashion is that it recognizes the individual nature of beauty, and in so doing offers an unprecedented amount of variety and flexibility. In other words, wear what you want. Remember, self confidence is the best accessory.
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Spring 2011 fashion trends offer great looks for women over 40 from coral colors to crossbody bags. These are 9 fashions older women should love from Neiman Marcus.
Coral: Nothing says warm weather fashion like orange, but designers seem to prefer euphemisms for the O word. Expect to see lots of corals and peaches. Whatever you call it, this Alexander McQueen silk poppy print cape updates any black outfit without making women over 40 look like they're celebrating Halloween. ($765)
Boho Influences: Older women want to dress up but stay comfortable. This Etro scoop neck silk shift looks as easy as a sundress but more refined in an olive print. ($1445)
Florals: Just know your limits. Rebecca Taylor's nouveau ballet dress in jade georgette looks retro and timeless with a subtle print and camisole top. ($375) mink pink swimwear.
Stripes: As long as stripes don't enlarge the wrong spots, go for it. The basic tee looks more flowing in this asymmetric style from Splendid with dropped shoulders. ($74)
White All Over: I admire women with white wardrobes but assume they're not riding the subway. I wish I could wear YSL's sleeveless white cotton belted suit. It's not called le smoking for nothing. ($1950 jacket; $990 pants)
Flat Sandals: My old ankles give thanks for this 2011 fashion trend. Casadei's cuffed mesh thong looks comfortable and dressy in black or gold. ($520)
Long Necklaces: Oversized beads, chains, and pendants sound good to me. Chokers never seem to stay in fashion for long and the name suggests why. On the other hand, you'll get many years of use from David Yurman's Graphite Ice Multi-Row Necklace with silver and matte petite box chains. ($1750)
Crossbody Bags: Many older women pay a price for years of carrying heavy shoulder bags on one side of their bodies. Take a load off your back and shoulders and neck by slinging your bag across your body. You'll even free up your hands. The Stella McCartney Falabella comes in gray or black tweed with the signature chain trim on the crossbody strap. It's about 14 by 13 by 2 inches with a magnetic snap closure and one open pocket on the inside. ($895)
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