2009 has been quite a year what with the global economy issues and all; at least one thing has stayed constant, fashion collections continue to come out with every season change. The latest collections are elegant, stylish and simply gorgeous to look at. Fall 2009 collections are diverse and reflect many themes; the most prevalent of which is the vintage look.
A few items have emerged from the Fall 2009 that have set themselves up as “must haves” no closet should be without.
• Thigh high boots~ an absolute must have. Available in almost any color, thigh high boots are very feminine and complement all styles of outfits.
• Platform pumps~ high on the list of must haves are great looking, feminine, high pumps. These come in a huge assortment of colors and styles so you won’t have any problems matching outfits.
• Leather~ is going to be everywhere this fall and winter. Show your good taste and penchant for luxury by wearing shoes, accessories, handbags, pants and skirts made of suede and leather. Leather is definitely HOT!
• Knit dresses~ sexy, retro and incredibly hot! Tremendously stylish particularly when paired with opaque tights and platform pumps. Carrying a leather handbag you’ll be the epitome of fall fashion 2009.
• Trench coats~ available in a remarkable variety of styles, colors, lengths and materials. Trench coats highlight the wearer’s figure and look fantastic on all body styles; they are BIG this season.
Colors are mainly neutral tones that are easily livened up with red, purple and fuchsia. For those who prefer to keep their colors neutral, olive and orange based yellows are big this year. Plaid is the hottest print fabric; pair a plaid skirt and solid color sweater and you are instantly in style. The hottest fabrics are such traditional classics as satin, velvet, suede, leather and textured wool. Styles are definitely leaning towards a layered look with at least one exaggerated detail (an oversized collar, for instance). Patent leather is HUGE in everything from sneakers to thigh high boots.
From the richest to the poorest, the recession has had an effect on everyone. Even the very rich have had to take a look at their finances and re-think some of their priorities. Many of the wealthiest people are cutting back on their spending on luxury items such as high fashion wear and as a result the high fashion community has generally encountered deflated sales figures.
So, what has the fashion industry chosen to do about declining sales? The majority of fashion designers are creating looks for 2010 that are more down to earth, every day looks rather than the elaborate, fanciful designs of the past few years. The fashions for 2010 will be intended to flatter a wider array of sizes and shapes with billowy dresses and opulent sweater sets. Designs that reflect the new thriftiness have found their way into all levels of society. Since the financial meltdown the net worth of the rich has declined and it is now considered fashionable to be thrifty.
Designers have responded by creating less expensive, more sensible clothing. Collections carry lower prices as the industry accommodates consumers looking to dress down. Designers are creating more casual and versatile clothing that can be worn for more than on type occasion.
High end stores like Saks Fifth Avenue have turned their focus from dresses that top $1000 and are now focused on low-mid luxury prices in the $400-$600 range. While the average person cannot fathom even these prices, they represent a huge change from the last few years when prices kept climbing and designs were extremely elaborate.
Essentially, the fashion industry has responded to the current recession by creating clothes that will sell; clothes that are more practical and affordable. eBay is selling Gucci and other fashion brand names at about 40% below retail; they have seen a rise in the median income of their shoppers from $80,000 to $120,000.
The fashion industry is responding in a way that will enable survival through the recession; with more practical designs and less expensive prices.
These days most of us are pinching pennies and not spending more than we need to. Many shoppers find themselves shopping off the rack rather than having their clothing custom designed and made exclusively for them. For those of you that may not recognize the term “off the rack” it is simply the term for walking into a store and buying ready to wear clothing hanging on the racks.
For some shoppers this term brings to mind a feeling of terror; to have to shop off the rack has not been something they are used to doing. Well, rest assured that you can dress fashionably and buy off the rack; style and taste need not be sacrificed when you shop for fashion in a regular retail store rather than a designer store.
As many who attend the Oscar Awards well know, their attire is scrutinized from the moment they step out of the limo. All this scrutiny and photo flashing is not simply to document the person’s attendance. Rather, it is to document every detail of their attire to rush off to a waiting retail designer who will quickly get out a pattern for an overnight knock off to be on the racks the morning after (well, almost that quick). It has actually happened that Celebrity X’s gown design was leaked pre-event and the dress really was on the racks the morning after.
The point of the above example is this: fashion is copied and made available at affordable prices everywhere. Perhaps the material will be a little lighter in texture or the color will just a bit less intense but the design will be so similar that only a real fashion aficionado would be able to tell the difference.
Don’t let the economy get you down. Saving on purchases is the latest economic fashion craze, so hit the stores and shop off the rack for the same wonderful designs you see in magazines and on celebrities.
Fashion freaky women are very curious to know what is “In” and what is “Out” this season in clutches? They want to know the latest updates of fashion accessories, clutches, handbags and outfits. Clutches indeed creates a style statement for you. Need not to go for heavy accessories now, just carry a chic clutch that goes well with your outfit. A stylish clutch would do all the magic for the coming evenings in 2009.
Louis Vuitton and Chanel are the few of the top brands when it comes to clutches and handbags around the world. Louis Vuitton has offered more than 55 designs in clutches this season and each one is unique in its own way. Louis Vuitton offers a Scuba clutch, which is a unique piece of Cruise 2009 collection designed by Marc Jacobs. It is an innovative and a reinterpreted neoprene edition of Monogram. This clutch has a feather weight and functional. It’s available in orange color and its size suits every occasion. It looks outstanding by its metallic Louis Vuitton plaque. Women can handle it very easily because of its wrist strap and it can also be hand-held. This clutch is available at $725 and it is worth buying.
You can also go for Chanel clutches this season that looks stunning. Chanel clutches are available in different, unique and beautiful colors on the online stores. These clutches are so elegant that you need not to carry anything else to create a style statement for you. These clutches would work out wonders and gives you a complete and elegant look altogether. Chanel offers an evening clutch in black color in which nappa leather is used. The size of this clutch is 13×8inches. Chanel clutch, Black-2223 is available at reasonable price for the fashion conscious people, who can buy it easily without giving a second thought. Enjoy your outing and look fashionable with a stylish clutch.
Fashion conscious people never miss any fashion trend. When you buy any outfit for any occasion then you looks for that accessory, which will complement your dress in a nice and most appealing way. Accessories are in fashion since ancient times and it’s always been a craze among men and women both. The trend has now changed a lot when we talk about accessories. Simple and elegant accessories are in fashion this season. Do not overkill yourself by accessories.
You should consider your neckline and outfit before buying accessories for your neck line area. If you are wearing a dress that has halter neck or strapless, beaded neckline or any sort of other embellishments then you should consider simply a bracelet and earrings and doing without a necklace will be a perfect idea. Over use of any kind of accessory will take away the charm of your dress. You should go for a simple jewelry like large earrings or an elegant sparkling pendant on a fully beaded dress. These earrings or sparkling pendant will do wonder and speak your style a lot in a chic way. Let your accessories speak out your style statement for you this season.
You want to look fun and elegant on any occasion, but do not forget your comfort zone. Keep your style high and have a nice time. Accessorizing yourself but be confident and comfortable in whatever you wear because this is the only thing that your mates will notice. When you wear any accessory make it according to your dress and occasion and of course keep in mind that you’re a socializing, eating, and dancing human being and you cannot go wrong when you choose your accessory this way. You will look fabulous and elegant in the accessory that you wear with your smile that is lovely!
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