Most fashion edits are frivolous.
Sometimes less is less and removing one thing before leaving the house can leave you naked. And whoever dreamed up “no white after Labor Day” has never my friend’s mother, Lucille, in winter white.
But after trying on several mini-dresses last weekend, I have to submit to the “no mini-skirts after 35” rule. Far from looking glamorous a la Gwyneth Patrow showing off her gams at Iron Man 2 premier, I just felt ridiculous and slightly vulgar.
Fortunately, the fashion zeitgeist is moving away from short and tight and toward long and lean. Designers have combined 30s Hollywood glamour and the resurgence of 70s silhouettes, best epitomized by the Charlie perfume ads, to create a new elegance that is fresh without looking mumsy. Donna Karan, Celine, and Chloe had the best takes on the trend.
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| Donna Karan |
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While fashion designers are moving in this direction, it will take awhile for America to catch up. Starlets are still clinging to short and tight and while most retailers are offering a range of pant options, cropped pants are still in.
I love that last skirt. Perfection.
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean about Gwyneth. Yes, I agree; even looking the way she does, she's not covered up enough.
ReplyDeleteThe only scenario I could come up with is maybe a bulky knit sweater over a fitted mini, but that's still dicey.
I guess it's like men with long hair: even the ones that look good with long hair would still look better with short hair.
So even if you can pull off wearing a mini, you'd probably look better in something else (like those outfits shown). I dig the long skirt and boots thing.