After sorting through and
deciding which trends are definitely not for me, I'm looking at
trends that might be workable. Maybe. These are some of the most
tempting of the season's fashion ideas, but they are also the ones
that come with warning stickers all over them.
Asian Inspiration
This trend has the
potential to be one of the most beautiful of the year, but the danger
is that it can become too literal and costumey very quickly. And
inexpensive versions of the concept can look very
cheap. Personally, this kind of exotic could look a little strange
on this round little redhead if not handled with care.
Black and White Graphic
Prints
No other look of the
season is so clean and modern to my eye, even thought black and white
combos have been around for at least a couple of seasons. But the
big personal warning sticker on this one is about scale. Too
small a print or graphic in scale can look prissy and too large a
print could overwhelm instantly.
Baroque
Yes. Be still, my heart.
But a moment's overconfidence on my part could result in the tricky
job of avoiding the appearance of an odd looking little ersatz
matador. Boy, is this a referential style. It might also could look
cheap if it fell within my budget, so this may be a trend where I can
look but not touch. Unless, of course, I can find a clutch or shoes
for just a touch of Baroque opulence.
Evening Goth
So tempting, but so
dangerous. It's hard to wear head to toe black without looking too
severe, particularly with lots of leather. And speaking of
referential, this style refers to some tough and edgy ideas. Lux
fabrics can soften, but it's still a risky look if the approach is
too literal. My guess is that gentle makeup and hair would make a
big difference.
Cropped or Flared Pants
I tried the cropped pant
this summer against Tim Gunn's best advice for petite people.
Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. A very good fit on a
cigarette-slim pant with same slimming dark color bootie and hosiery,
with attention to a balanced top might work. That's a lot to ask
from my wardrobe and my own styling skills.
The little bit of bare skin at the ankle looks drafty-shivery to me!
I have a pair of lined
chiffon flares for evening in black that I did not wear last year.
At our restaurant, these can sometimes be work clothes, so I may be
able to use these with a modern jacket. But for causal wear, I think
I'll skip flares in fabric with no drape.
Thanks for listening while
I think out loud. Stay tuned for the last installation, Part 3 ...
trends I really want to try.
Do you have "maybe-trends"
that tempt, haunt or intrigue you? Do tell !
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Late, but present! I'm
going to join Patti and all the very fancy ladies at Visible Monday , and
declare my current weakness for pink gold rings and watches. Yes, the ring is just vermeil, and the watch is only pink gold-toned, but if you don't tell, I won't.
(Photo editing inspired by
Bella Q at her wonderful The Citizen Rosebud blog. Thanks, Bella, you
for pointing us all to Pic Monkey ... very satisfying toy. Free
makes it even better!)
