Fall fashion looks to combine several styles
By: Ashley Pritchard
Issue date: 8/23/07 Section: Reviews
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Fashion week has passed and the forecast for fall is set. It is going to be a dark, stormy and utterly glamorous season.
"For fall there are a lot of influences, often historic," said Barbara Trout, professor of textile, clothing and design with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. "Influences from the 1970s and 1940s are big ones."
This season, runways and street corners alike will be filled with women dressed in glamorous, powerful outfits invoking eras gone by. Three main trends have emerged to help transition from summer to fall and then into the cold winter months.
Lady-like glamour
Suits and dresses showcasing a curvy, womanly figure were hot trends on the runways. Tailored jackets with slouchy pants complete any work wardrobe, and different styles and cuts of pants are a refreshing change from last year.
"Wide leg pants are huge for fall," said Tobias Burnham, manager of The Black Market, 1033 O St. "Skinny jeans are still going to be around for a while, but wide leg jeans and trousers look great for fall."
Think of Katherine Hepburn and her androgynous style. Lean jackets seemingly borrowed from the men's section, but with a touch of femininity. A splash of metallic, a billowy ruffle or a dash of sequins adds the right amount of glamour to any outfit.
"The feeling for fall is really a mixture of menswear and whimsical," commented Kelly Merklein, owner of Blu Velvet, 2701 N 48th St. "Designers have taken traditional fabrics and used whimsical shapes and accessories."
The sultry "Le Smoking" from Yves Saint Laurent, a tuxedo jacket cut for a woman, is the epitome of glamour this season. Worn with black stockings, heels and red lipstick, the chic jacket becomes one beguiling dress.
Military Style
The sleek and at times severe look of European military stormed the runways this fall. From somber jackets to utility boots and boxy hats, the classic military style lends an easy uniform for all occasions.
"For fall there are a lot of influences, often historic," said Barbara Trout, professor of textile, clothing and design with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. "Influences from the 1970s and 1940s are big ones."
This season, runways and street corners alike will be filled with women dressed in glamorous, powerful outfits invoking eras gone by. Three main trends have emerged to help transition from summer to fall and then into the cold winter months.
Lady-like glamour
Suits and dresses showcasing a curvy, womanly figure were hot trends on the runways. Tailored jackets with slouchy pants complete any work wardrobe, and different styles and cuts of pants are a refreshing change from last year.
"Wide leg pants are huge for fall," said Tobias Burnham, manager of The Black Market, 1033 O St. "Skinny jeans are still going to be around for a while, but wide leg jeans and trousers look great for fall."
Think of Katherine Hepburn and her androgynous style. Lean jackets seemingly borrowed from the men's section, but with a touch of femininity. A splash of metallic, a billowy ruffle or a dash of sequins adds the right amount of glamour to any outfit.
"The feeling for fall is really a mixture of menswear and whimsical," commented Kelly Merklein, owner of Blu Velvet, 2701 N 48th St. "Designers have taken traditional fabrics and used whimsical shapes and accessories."
The sultry "Le Smoking" from Yves Saint Laurent, a tuxedo jacket cut for a woman, is the epitome of glamour this season. Worn with black stockings, heels and red lipstick, the chic jacket becomes one beguiling dress.
Military Style
The sleek and at times severe look of European military stormed the runways this fall. From somber jackets to utility boots and boxy hats, the classic military style lends an easy uniform for all occasions.
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Terrence s.Kiolbassa
posted 8/23/07 @ 5:58 AM EST
Thank god for Fall.
As confirmed woman watcher nothing brings out the self image of a woman as how they dress in the Fall.
It is not a money issue. (Continued…)
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