My Vintage SpringSummer 2011 Vintage Trend Report (Y, rated BUY)
Posted on October 31, 2011 at 02:56 AM EDT
<font> As London Fashion Week draws to a close and New York seems a distant memory, we offer you with all of the greatest suggestions for dressing on trend the vintage way...70's ChicThis season, the catwalks have been brimming with seventies inspired designs - and we adore it! But this revival is much less disco diva and much more sexy boho secretary. Believe sheer and silky pussybow blouses teamed with high waisted flared trousers or shorts. </font> <font> Large floppy hats and hippy dresses will definitely be a summer staple and also the maxi dress is here to remain. An extra recent trend revival is the jumpsuit which will be larger than ever this year. And lest we forget the wedge heel - this summer's footwear must!Bold ColourBlack is all nicely and great but we're so glad to see the return of bright and bold colours towards the runways! Particularly blocks of orange, yellow, blue and pink! </font> <font> You will find some great vintage discover in bright colours. For oranges and yellows the very best era has to be the swinging sixties and for pinks and electric blue appear no further than eighties cocktail dresses and separates. Take colour and experiment - the brave will conquer this summer!Elegant NudesFor a more subtle take on the 2011 trends, sheer and semi sheer <font> imitation bags </font> nudes are a must. If you are pale skinned then stick towards the creamy white nudes, tanned and olive skinned girls ought to veer towards peachy nudes and mixed race and dark skin-tones ought to go for nudes with a golden hue. </font> <font> Believe floaty chiffon, fluid silk and thin draping satin for actual glamour and style.Club TropicanaMoving on from the general floral trend of last spring/summer, this seasons floral print has got be be bold, brash and tropical! Bright shades, large palms and hoola flavours are a should! Appear for fitted fifties dresses, vintage pencil skirts and vintage silk scarves to work the tropical trend.Into the BlueMaybe the forthcoming Royal Wedding has got us in the mood but the only colour that really matters this spring/summer is jewel-bright blue. </font> <font> Deep regal toned dresses, fitted jackets, chunky heels and floaty blouses - all in this stunning shade. Have a great look via all eras as there are gems to be discovered!And staying firmly with us from last season...LaceThink vintage and you extremely often believe lace - so there has never been a much much better time to embrace old school style. </font> <font> Lace has been noticed everywhere this season, skirts, leggings, tops, dresses, gloves also as body suits. When shopping vintage go for feminine fifties pastels or dramatic eighties Madonna-esque black. And do not be afraid to mix and match a couple of lace pieces in one ensemble.Animal InstinctIt falls in and out of fashion but there is always that huge delight when we can dig out the animal prints as soon as once more! Designers have gone crazy for the big cats this season, sticking mainly to black, gold and tan. </font> <font> Go full out having a leopardskin print dress or dip your toes inside the water having a cute bag or scarf. Mix with lace or sequins full full on party glam!Towards the MaxJust whenever you believed maxi dresses had been a summer-only staple, the floor length phenomenon has been quite literally sweeping the floors of the extremely greatest catwalks. Every skirts and dresses are in, think more glitz and glam than cotton cool. Shop for vintage seventies evening maxi dresses and fifties floor length gowns. Lurex, glitter and sequins are even a lot better! </font>