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Written by Celeste
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 14:57 |
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I’m not a fan of this season’s ’50s redux trend. I just don’t believe women want to wear anything that resembles a Mad Men costume and so literally calls to mind an era when women were marginalized as sex objects. We’ve come a long way, baby, but fashion will never be free of historic context. The only way to change the meaning is to render it ironic, and I’m not sure designers have succeeded this season. Of course, it might be possible to work bustiers without looking like you’re trying too hard to rock the latest trend—but it won’t be easy. Miuccia Prada always riffs on the feminine with a full measure of wit, and her take on this come-hither undergarment is perhaps the most arch. Her Gina Lollobrigida–style ruffled bra tops, A-line skirts, and dresses that smack of the naughty nonchalance of a smarty-pants Lolita are perfect as statement pieces, but it’ll take a girl with a lot of cheek to pull off this look. It’s an attention-grabber that may leave a lot to the imagination but offers little in the way of versatility. You won’t be able to pull apart these looks without losing the irony, and that relegates the ruffles to the costume shop.
Marc Jacobs’ entire show for Louis Vuitton was dedicated to a woman who has little to do but dress her curves. His interpretation of
who this woman might be was rather simple and decidedly not ironic.
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Written by Tracey Lomrantz
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Saturday, 24 July 2010 09:13 |
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Worried that wearing boyfriend jeans will make you look, well, too much like your boyfriend? Then check out how Chloe, Today's Best Dressed Reader, wore hers--it's about as femme and fabulous as you can get!
Jacket: Anthropologie
T-shirt: Forever 21
Necklace: Ann Taylor
Shorts: American Eagle
Shoes: J. Crew
Handbag: Chloe
"I didn't dig the jean/boyfriend short trend so much when it first popped up on the scene, I found it too disheveled/sloppy for my liking," Chloe writes to us. "But after buying a pair and working it through my closet I realized how versatile it really is, I love how it gives a bit of a casual/trendy twist to a more polished look, and I'm looking forward to layering these with chunky cardigans and tights come fall. The best part? I got them for around $18 a few weeks ago from American Eagle Outfitters during their summer clearance- a total steal."
Um, guess what, girl? I'm going to have to say that you totally bested Beyonce in the messy-dressy category--69% of our readers thought her polished blazer, girly accessories, and boyish cutuoff shorts were a Do, but I think your version is even cuter! If you'd paired this with some really tailored dressy shorts, the whole thing would have felt fussy, but the relaxed feel of the denim boyfriend shorts takes it to a totally chic place. Find out more about Chloe and her style now at her blog, The Chloe Conspiracy, then steal our version of her look for less:
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Written by Tracey Lomrantz
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Saturday, 24 July 2010 09:05 |
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When I dished up some style advice for pulling off the jumpsuit look yesterday, a few of you commented that it was one wardrobe item that could never be separated from its Don't-ness, no matter how you style it. "There's really only one mistake to avoid when wearing a jumpsuit - wearing a jumpsuit," wrote dagnytaggart87. But can a fashion-forward star like Rihanna make you change your mind?
She showed up to the after-party for her Los Angeles show wearing this very un-Rihanna-like look. We're used to seeing her sport stuff that's edgy and sexy and of course, showing plenty of skin, but bright birthday party inspired prints (with ruffles!) aren't necessarily her thing.
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