Saturday, October 11, 2008

Comparison of 1996 and 2008 Fashion Trends and Styles

Similarities

Apparel: wide legged pants, bright bold colors, high wasted pants, elegant floor length dresses, more recently attracted to grunge and moving more toward big name designers, no more baby doll dresses and empire waists.

Colors: bright and bold

Hair: boy short crops

Differences

Apparel: dressing like a woman as opposed to dressing like a man, boho as opposed to power suits and simple styles, patterns and geometrics opposed to monochromatic, chunky art deco jewelry opposed to simple or no accessories.


“Women are going to be updating their wardrobes with slim fitting sheath dresses, sleek high wasted pants and bright bold colors. It’s all about elegance, uncomplicated luxury that flatters the body. No more baby doll dressed; women want to be sexy and sophisticated in 2008. Just make sure to still have fun with it and personalize your look with fun accessories or sexy bedroom hair.”

2008 ins & outs

IN

Wide legged pants
Sheath dresses
Dressing like a woman, sheer, sexy
Bright bold colors
Highly textured fabrics
High waisted jeans
Gucci’s indy bag
Chunky art deco jewelry
Motorcycle boots
War time lady meets boho


OUT

Skinny jeans
Dresses with empire waist
Dressing like a little girl
Neutrals
Fabrics without embellishment
Man trouser for women
Slouchy hobo bags
Hippie beads and bangles
Swede slouchy boots

“Sheer pleasures of being a lady return” USA Today, 07347456, January 2, 2008

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