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The
Golden Era
Designers
are totally enamored with Hollywood's golden
era (the '20s to the '50s) referencing every
lady from Audrey Hepburn to Marilyn Monroe.
New
femininity's Alexander McQueen caused yet another
stir when his show turned into a 1930's "Depression
inspired ballet". Models danced around in
1930's-style suits, satin dresses and tweed corsets
made from a mixture of his grandmother's lace
and grandfather's tweed suits, and ballet skirts
made from "ghost-like" meshes and gauzy
fabrics. Meanwhile, Prada and Mui Mui were having
a '50s moment with very chic interpretations
of elegance: from dresses with well-defined bodices,
tightly clenched with waists and full skirts
that bellow, worn with a wide range of tops ranging
from the sexy corsets and Camis tops--to more
sophisticated fitted shirts and classic man-style
V necks, sweaters and cardigans. (Remember to
wear a belt on the waist for a fresh feminine
look!) The day dresses are all smart and sophisticated,
mostly following very simple lines (the fit and
flare dress, the shirt dress, the tube).
Cardigans:
An absolute must, traditionally shown with skirts
but, for the more daring, with trousers. The
cardi may be worn snug fitting, embroidered,
tie dyed, sheer or plain.
The
Rebel: For a more sassy take on this nostalgic
trend, D-Squared showed that there's nothing
like a dame, especially if she looks like a sexy
Marlon Brando or James Dean inspired rebel in
sassy pedal pushers or techno stretch cigarette
pants, high heels, sporty graphic or plain tank
tops, biker-style leather jackets, corsets, leather
baby doll tops, vests, peak caps and leather
neck bands. Also don't forget the classic jean
jacket. To be more playful, try the Texan cowboy-inspired
fringed jackets, buckle belts and very worn-out
jeans teamed with the classic T-shirt or lingerie-inspired
tops.
The
Holiday Look: If that's not enough, try Versace's
optimistic Hawaiian brights in 50's-inspired
pedal pushers and slender cigarette pants, mixed
with bright co-bred hatter tops, sexy tubes and
cropped jackets. Don't forget to accessorize
with chunky gold jewelry and thick black bands
for the complete glam queen feel.
Have
fun playing and look out for Part 3 next month!
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