The Lure of the Long Skirt

Longer skirts are back according to InStyle Magazine. And not those bohemian long flowered types. Long tailored skirts with a flow in silk, wool, flannel and cotton. Designers Carolina Herrera , Marni and Donna Karan give the look a new silhouette this year on the runway.

 Tailored you can wear them with a small platform heels and tinted stockings instead of clunky boots and tights. keep the tonal range of colors similar so you don't look so tiny. Slits will make this look sensual and the fullness of this new look will make you feel sexy not stuffed like a cigar.

Hey darling pair that skirt with long gloves and a smokeless cigarette holder and you are looking oh so Greta Garbo. You'll never be alone .

Old is New

The knit flame stitch in every color is big this year. Some of you will remember this look from the seventies.  Old is new.


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Fur trimmed vests, remember Sonny and Cher.  Dolman -sleeve pullovers and cowl neck lines. Stripes are big too.Those neon colors in lime are back too. Bright color making a better place possibly.

Big cuffs and embellished necklines make a statement that you have arrived. Crushed faux fur coats and the little black sheath dress make you look perfect for that special night out. Old and new together. Work or  on a night on the town:  We will always be grateful to Cocoa Channel for the simplicity of the little black dress forevermore.

Time to revamp the wardrobe

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 It’s September so that means time to revamp and look at what’s in our closet. Time to put the white away; shoes, pocketbooks and short-shorts.

Hot colors for this season; hot pink, reds, purples, fuchsia and classic calming beige and tans for the less flashy. Stripes are big whether in different colors or just layered in the material.

 

The animal print is still hot, worn as an accessory or a top or dress. Leopard prints are neutral so they go with almost anything. Skirts are longer going to knee or if short; ruffled.

Pants are wide, or straight leg Leggings are still hot. Wear a tunic or a sequin top. The basic shirt is still tailored and a classic every woman needs one or two in her wardrobe. Ruffle shirts are still big. Leather motorcycle jackets can still spice up that look giving you an edge. For the casual look wear a graphic tee. Pair it with a woven knit scarf or a faux fur scarf. Add a faux fur vest. Layers are still going strong. Layer your shirt with a faux fur vest giving you that Sonny and Cher look from the you that sixties.

Jackets are back and so are suits to give you a professional look but they are more stream-lined giving an edgy look to the banker’s suit.

Be well-heeled in shoes that are platform. Wedge shoes are not just for summer. Wedge shoes are versatile coming in lace up booties; and open toed. But being comfy is in too. Long live ballet flats. Of course boots, boots, and more boots. The motorcycle boot lives on. Keep Styling in Delco!