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New York Fashion Week Spring 2009: Vera Wang
What: Vera Wang Runway Show, Tent at Bryant Park, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09
The Lowdown: We’re not sure why Vera Wang wants us in shapeless sack dresses and giant chain necklaces, but it appears that she does. This Spring 09 collection couldn’t be more somber, featuring black, gray, brown and a very drab dark olive, and a smattering of silver, gold, and orange that just couldn’t quite cheer things up. We did like some of the 20s vibe we felt with certain pieces, and we’ll give Wang credit for doing something other than all the cinched waists we’ve seen on other runways. The only problem? Well, we were kinda liking those cinched waists . . .
Budget Solution: If you happen to like a tunic or shift dress, or if it just suits your body type best, then this is a silouette you can make work for Spring. Hit Old Navy for this Sleeveless Satin Shift Dress in Stainless Steel, $25 or try Twelve by Twelve come Spring.
image courtesy of Coutorture.com
Roaring 20s Style: Fashion Trend
“THESE PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
What: The decade inspiring fashionistas this fall? The Roaring 20s. This makes us happy.
What We Say: A few days ago we talked about fringe being the latest embellishment trend, but this is the bigger picture: fringe is just part of the wave of 20s-inspired styles to come, and we are so very excited. Flapper-style dresses are already cropping up everywhere (fringe, spaghetti strap, drop-waist), along with cloche hats and art deco details. The thing about the 20s that we love is that the styles are classic, feminine without being too fussy, and pretty darn flattering. Much more so than those giant 80s shoulder pads and leg warmers that have made the rounds. We’re just sayin’ . . .
The danger? Ending up looking like you’re wearing a flapper costume instead of a chic cocktail dress. The key to avoiding that scenario is always pick just one 20s-inspired piece, and pair it with modern details—so, for example, the flapper dress with some sexy strappy heels, rather than the 20s-style t-straps below, (and maybe skip the all-over fringe altogther and opt for a drop waist dress with some fringe detail) or wear the cloche hat with jeans, a t-shirt, pumps, and one of this season’s tailored jackets.
1920s-Inspired Picks We Like, For Less:
Chiffon Trim Flapper Dress, $24, Twelve by Twelve
Cocktail Bowler Hat, $18.80, Forever21
Xhilaration Hinge Clutch (with peacock feather design), $12.99, at Target.
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