Do You Still Follow The Trends"
I think I fit somewhere IN about 50/50.
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I think I fit somewhere IN about 50/50.
I keep my eye in, work with what works for me and admire (or not) the rest.
Age is a brilliant advantage, it gives me clarity; clarity to know what I like and what suits me. Years of uncertainty, when I was younger and trying to make what was deemed “fashionable” flattering when it clearly wasn’t lead to some very funny fashion victim moments. I’m thinking of excessive shoulder pads, bad jumpsuits and one too many frills for starters. I survived, grew up and now, thankfully understand trends are not obligatory but rather good for inspiration and reflection.
Many women may have figured this out long before me but when you love fashion as I always have there is an inbuilt longing to fit in. It is easy to forget the significance of body shape in all this, not to mention lifestyle when the catwalk seems so perfect, glamorous and desirable.
My keyword to pair with trends is adaption.
Adaption, in this case, means identifying a trend and analysing whether it is something that is workable or not. It is one thing to stay au courant but another to go over the top. Like lace-up boots, they are very on-trend but many are overly chunky and too embellished for my take on fashion. My boots are simple and give me the look without feeling overwhelmed or ridiculous. The same can be said of colours; just be...
The post Do You Still Follow The Trends" appeared first on Vicki Archer.
I think I fit somewhere IN about 50/50.
I keep my eye in, work with what works for me and admire (or not) the rest.
Age is a brilliant advantage, it gives me clarity; clarity to know what I like and what suits me. Years of uncertainty, when I was younger and trying to make what was deemed “fashionable” flattering when it clearly wasn’t lead to some very funny fashion victim moments. I’m thinking of excessive shoulder pads, bad jumpsuits and one too many frills for starters. I survived, grew up and now, thankfully understand trends are not obligatory but rather good for inspiration and reflection.
Many women may have figured this out long before me but when you love fashion as I always have there is an inbuilt longing to fit in. It is easy to forget the significance of body shape in all this, not to mention lifestyle when the catwalk seems so perfect, glamorous and desirable.
My keyword to pair with trends is adaption.
Adaption, in this case, means identifying a trend and analysing whether it is something that is workable or not. It is one thing to stay au courant but another to go over the top. Like lace-up boots, they are very on-trend but many are overly chunky and too embellished for my take on fashion. My boots are simple and give me the look without feeling overwhelmed or ridiculous. The same can be said of colours; just be...
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