Trends, really?

I love the fashion update we produce twice a year for our clients. This is a great way we stylists can help our clients keep up to date while still honouring their own personality, individuality and body shape. We all go through phases of thinking perhaps that we can’t be bothered, can’t face the shops and frankly don’t know where to begin when it comes to trends and whether any of them are worth being part of or even suit us. But, there is a saying that by keeping our look contemporary we give the impression that our thinking is contemporary – worth considering..? This isn’t about wearing the latest fads or spending a lot on a new wardrobe every season but the odd item that suits us and has a nod to the newer looks. To give you some inspiration: • Joyful brights – you may have heard the term

‘dopamine dressing’. The brighter shades around now are certainly intended for that! Lots of brights for all the seasons, stunning apple green and tangerine for Springs, seagreens for Summers, vibrant fuschia pinks for Winters and rich grass greens for Autumns to name a few. • Anorak – never thought I’d be writing this but yes the anorak is having a moment. Look out for feminine cagoules and longer length parkers with zip detailing. You can wear with pride. Handy at the very least! • Hyper texture – this is texture that is exaggerated.

Style into details, add it in accessories. Too much can look messy if it’s not in your clothing personality. • Cargo pants – harking back to a little 90’s nostalgia the cargo is revamped with sleeker lines and different fabrics. Consider the pocket placement and detailing to ensure they are in a flattering position for you. A silk option as an event dressing also an option. • Wider legged trousers – more volume is definitely more! Many options around often with elasticated waist and draping fabrics. Versatile with a jacket more formally or dressed down with a knit top informally. • Relaxed knits – wider silhouettes and relaxed styling make these an easy addition to your wardrobe. Perfect for layering on cooler days - sleeveless options abound! • Bold prints – in maxis for holiday wear, shirting and flowing fabrics. Also to be found in co-ord sets (top and bottom in same print) are a great option in the warmer weather. Needless to say not all trends are our friends, and not all seasons make it easy, but we can all find something that lifts our look and our spirits! This season has some real shifts in it that have given a wider variety of clothing personalities something to go for. Pick up a copy of your fashion update from your stylist.

Article by Jennie Billings – House of Colour

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