Fashion Trends Report 2009
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On the bright side, jewel and earth colors bring vibrant life to our wardrobe standards. UNIQUE NECKLACES update beloved wardrobe classics at a fraction of the cost of buying new women’s clothes. Handcrafted and unique designs draw the eye away from crepey skin and lines on the neck.
Many casual outfits feature SAFARI DETAILS, such as big pockets, epaulettes, and rolled sleeves. ETHNIC STYLES: Everything from Moroccan caftans to Polynesian prints to kimono dresses are being shown.
The success of film Slumdog Millionaire at the Oscars and box office has influenced the off-the-shoulder sari look.
Indian fabrics celebrate life with saturated jewel tones of blue, purple, green, and red-pink, highlighted with glittering gold threads.
Most fashion trend reports won’t tell you the one-shoulder look should be avoided by older women, unless you religiously tone the underarm and clavicle areas.
A better choice for us is beautifully DRAPED DRESSES that evoke the flowing robes of ancient goddesses. These achieve the draped sari look without exposing body parts we’d rather cover.
FEMININE DRESSESand ultra-feminine light pink are big hit. In fact, pale pink was featured in a leather suit. HEMLINESthat fall slightly below the knee are feminine and flattering for many older women.
Dresses features colorful PRINTS, including paisleys and classic STRIPES. Small-flower prints, also featured this year, may look too demure for a woman who has experienced the full richness of life.
Fabrics: Sheer, Sunblock, Organic,
Geometric Prints, Paisleys, Stripes
Sheer fabrics have their place, but it may not be on us older women. If you have the body to flaunt it, be sure your undergarments are appropriate. No bra or slip straps, please. ORGANIC, ANTIBACTERIAL, sun-block, and wicking fabrics remain strong fashion trends for summer.
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Ex Officio offers a stylish safari-tailored shirt in a sun-shield and insect repellent fabric. It has roll sleeves that can be secured with a button and seamed yoke.
Fabric woven from fibers harvested from bamboo, a renewable resource, is increasing in popularity (see dress below). These useful fabrics are likely to gain in popularity and come down in price in coming years.
JEWEL ENCRUSTEDgarments and SEQUINS make a bling showing. Glamorous women's clothes can look fabulous on females who have earned the right to sparkle and shine, even before dark.
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RELAXED FIT PANTSare one of the happiest 2009 fashion trends report. If you like elastic waists, hide it under a tunic blouse, long jacket, or beautiful belt. Another trend, the high waist, does not flatter our widening hips and tummies.
A WHITE BLOUSEwhite is a fashion must in a wide array of styles. One is surely right for you and will flatter for years to come.
The CLASSIC BLAZERis a jacket for all seasons. Jackets, in general, are a wise investment for the woman who builds a planned wardrobe. This season, they are available for every fashion taste, from sophisticated to funky.
Palette: Yellow, Vibrant Jewel Tones,
and Sophisticated Neutrals
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Jewel tones and saturated earth tones flatter skin that has lost its dewy freshness. Palace blue and lavender blues look good on many fair women, while the earth tones may complement darker complexions.
Black, white, and beige remain elegant choices for those who feel most comfortable in neutrals. Fashion trend reports show a variety of geometric prints and tons of choices for that classic, the little black dress. The dress at left draws together several fashion trends: organic bamboo fabric, geometric black-and-white, and elegantly draped fabric. Click on the photo to find it at Peruvian Connection.
Ballet Flats, Big Handbags, and Short Hair
FLATS, including the ballet flat, are back. Many of with various feet, knee, hip, and back problems will be glad of that.LARGE HANDBAGS, especially those with the look of exotic skins or fashion features such as bows, are featured many 2009 fashion trends reports.
SHORT HAIR, pixie cuts and short bobs, are featured. Models and actresses with long, flowing locks have been seen in milkmaid braids. I recommended a more updated look for us older women, such as the ballerina chignon or French twist.
FALL FASHION TREND PREDICTION: Leather jackets, featured in such colors as ice pink, will continue to be strong throughout Fall 2009.
For more fashion-trends-reports, see jackets for every fashion archetype.
