WINTER FASHION 2007

New Silhouette, Investment Piece, Budgeting, Colors, Materials, Vintage Shopping, Top Picks, Accessories, Jewelry

• The biggest change this season is proportions
• Managing the Updated Silhouette
• Colors and Materials
• Fall 06 Hot Accessories / Jewelry
• Top Picks to Update your Wardrobe
• What to Buy and What to Do with What's In Your Closet Now?
• Budgeting Ideas
• What Defines an Investment Piece?
• Recommended Investment Piece for this Season

• Ideas for shopping on eBay for Winter 2007 Fashions

• Vintage Shopping - What to Look for By Decade for this Fall

MANAGING THE UPDATED SILHOUETTE

Start Thin on the bottom:

• Skinny Jeans
•  - a narrower leg opening and a bit higher on the rise
• Also fold up cuffs/hemline
• Drop Pockets
• Leggings - with feet
• Narrow Jeans - straight without flare or bootcut
• Narrow Pants
• Opaque Tights
• Winter White Cable Knit Tights
• A Pencil Skirt
• Long Jeans that gather at the ankles
• Slouchy Men's Trousers - in flannel, tweed, plaid
• Wide Length Pants - Men's Wear styling, Seasonal Materials
• Mini Skirts - only with wooly tights, wear with bulky sweater
• Mid-Length Skirts
• Tartan Plaid Skirts - worn with crested blazer, Mini or Full and Longer
• Bermuda Shorts - in tweed, gray flannel, cord - wear with knit tights

Then, Layer the Top - Volume:

• Dress worn with jeans or tights
• Bulky Sweaters - An Oversize Sweater or a Dress -wear with jeans, tights or leggings and a big belt
• Bulky Knits - Dresses, Sweaters, Short Jackets, Hats, Leggings, Coats
• Deep 'V' Neck T's or Sweaters over a T Shirt
• Cashmere Sweater Layer - Vest and V Necks if layered, Scrunch Necks
• Short / Crop Jackets - In heavy, winter materials: Wool, Leather, Canvas.  Full and Loose, Bulky or Heavy Metal
• Coats - Gilded,  Military, Fur, Textured, Full & Short, Full Length, Crested Blazers, Sweater, Gray, Men's Wear, Pea Coats, Quilted Jackets, Puffy Down Jackets, Capelets
• Fur or Faux Fur  - Coats, Coat Trims, Purses, Purse or Shoe Trim, boots
• Updated Classic White Shirt - That include Romantic Ruffles or Men's Tux Wear Details
• Tunics - especially for layering in warmer climates
• Billowing Sleeves for blouses and shirts

A few other notes:

• Hats are Back -
• Hats were in fashion for decades.  Then they disappeared.  Hats are coming back as a fashion necessity.  Think of wearing them like jewelry. 
• Men's Wear Styling -
• Office Suites and Slacks, Slouchy Trousers, Vests, Details on Short Jackets
• Houndstooth, Checks, Plaid, Tweed, Gray Flannel
• Empress Look - Following the Romantic Styles of the Queen of Versailles
• Evening Dresses - Full Length Gowns
• Evening Dresses - Embroidery, Quilt, Tulle, Jacquard, Tafetta, Crystals, Lace (not just a trim)
• Ruffle Front Blouses, Empire Waistlines, Billowing Sleeves, Fitted-Short Jackets, Pearls, Jeweled Crosses, Statement Piece Jewelry

COLORS AND MATERIALS

Colors:

• Black is making a comeback after dancing in the background for awhile
• Gray - especially flannel. Grey and black usually take turns in the winter, this season sees both colors predominately
• Neutral Tones
• Monochrome - winter white, black or gray
• Colors beyond neutral are muted - salmon, purple, blues, greens
• Accessories in Gold
• Shoes and Accessories in Red
• Winter white seen in cable knits and/or worn in monochrome wool - purse, boots, sweater dress, leggings, hat
• Plaids - tartan skirts, Plaid Men's Wear
• Houndstooth - Trousers, Coats
• Checks - Men's Wear style suits, slacks, coats

Materials:

• Textured
• Knits
• Flannel
• Tweed
• Cashmere
• Thick wools
• Fur
• Shearling

FALL 06 HOT ACCESSORIES / JEWELRY

Don't forget to Ice the Cake - Accessories:

• Done a Hat
• Red is THE accessory color
• Red OR Gold Purses
• Chunky Jewelry is still in - the latest updates have natural stones and are unique a Statement Piece
• Pearl Strands
• Crosses with Jewel Tone or Stone Accents
• Layered Necklaces in varying lengths with the most layers at a longer length - Large Pieces, Varied sized adornments
• Charm Bracelets - classic dangle style
• Animal Prints show up in shoes and purses - Leopard Print is the one to get
• Big Belts - A Cinch Belt - worn mid-waist over sweaters, tunics, dresses
• Bags continue to get Bigger
• Classic Doctor Bags debut again this season
• As do Chain Purses, Clutches and fur trimmed bags
• Quilted - bags, shoes, jackets
• Gloves
• 20's Flapper Cloche Hat in one of the season's colors and materials

Shoes and Boots - They fit every day!

• Boots and Booties are Hot - Wedges or Flat Heeled
• Chunky Heel Shoes & Platforms
• Ballet Flats
• Shearling edged boots

TOP PICKS TO UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE

My top 10 Picks to Update your look:

1. Narrow Jeans
2. Hat
3. Leggings
4. Red Purse or Shoes (if you opt for the shoes, get a purse in gold)
5. Flat Heeled Boots
6. Bulky Sweater Dress
7. Leather Doctor Bag
8. Monochrome Outfit - Black, Winter White Knit or Gray Flannel
9. Long Layers of Chunky Jewelry
10. Embroidered Dress and Clutch for evening
11. Oversized Bag for Day

WHAT TO BUY AND WHAT TO DO WITH WHAT IS IN YOUR CLOSET NOW

BUDGETING IDEAS

• JEANS:
• To Buy:  A pair of new skinny jeans in a dark color
• Have:  Take some of your fav jeans and have them tailored narrower with a straight leg opening.  Only invest this extra money in pairs that are darker, without holes or rips, are not too low and fit you well.
• To Buy for what you Have:  Find a Vintage Faux Fur stole and add some snaps to attach to your winter coat or get a used sweater with fur trim and remove the trim to add to your coat collar or sleeves. Line underneath in satin if necessary.
• To Buy:  A unique, large piece of jewelry in a neutral color
• Have:  Layer your long necklaces, chunky necklaces and necklaces with unique stones
• Have:  Layering:  Wear your round-neck TShirts under Tunic Tops in warmer climates or under Cashmere V's or Vests
• To Buy/Have:  A Red or Gold Purse - this will update your wardrobe
• Have: Continue to wear your previous season's tunics, Ts and wedge shoes - as long as the material & color fade into fall
• To Buy:  A small accessory in a Leopard Print
• Have:  Wear your bermuda shorts  with thick tights
• Have: Wear Twill, Cord, Plaid or Tweed Mini skirts with wooly tights and a longer sweater
• Have:  Bulky Sweaters, Men's Wear Suits and Coats, Crested Blazers, Vests, Pencil Skirts, Black or Gray Monochrome
• Have:  Freshen your washable blacks with some material dye - read the instructions on washing and amount of dye

INVESTMENT PIECE 

An Investment Piece is an addition to your wardrobe that meets one of the following criteria:

1. Can lasts for years without appearing dated or worn
2. Can be worn 3 of 4 seasons and only has one trend to its styling - color, details, cut, material.
3. Is a commonly recurring Trend - best for classic accessories like a scarf or purse

Buying Investment Pieces:

1. Never have more than one trend represented in the details
2. Buy the best quality you can afford
3. Select natural materials (a little spandex is ok to reduce wear, for drape and stretch)- wool, leather, cashmere, linen, cotton, silk
4. The end of season sales are a great time to pick up additional investment pieces
5. Consider upscale department stores personal lines that are not a designer brand but offer the classic quality and cut
6. Start with pieces that occur more frequently and then add additional classic pieces that may not see as many seasons

Some of the classic styles - NOT all necessarily seen this season: 

Men's Wear Suits, Chanel Suits, Evening Clutches, Doctor Bags in Skin, Gold Rings on Leather Bags, Metal Grommets or Studs on Black Leather Bags or Coats, Prep school - plaid minis and crested blazers, Heavy Metal Leather Jackets, Bomber Jackets, Chanel's 'Little Black Dress', small jewelled evening bags, Pea Coats, Swing Coats, Military Coats, Black satin evening bags, capris, bermuda shorts, sheath dresses, A line skirts and dresses, white shirts, leather pants, velvet trousers, cloche hats, western boots and hats, Slacks in Tweed - Flannel - Neutrals - Silk - Linen, Khaki slacks and shorts, Houndstooth or Tweed Suit or Coat, Flat Heel Leather Boots, Riding Boots, Monochrome, full length capes, ballet shoes, animal prints, Kelly Bag, Spats, quilted chain bags

Pick one of this season's that you lack:

• Cashmere V neck, Vest or Scrunch Neck Sweater
• Leopard Print Silk Scarf or Leopard Print Purse
• Men's Wear Suit
• Gray Flannel Coat
• Skin Doctor Bag
• Chain Purse
• Simple Clutch Bag
• Black Wool Slacks
• Gray Flannel Slacks
• Monochrome outfit
• Pencil Skirt
• Red Purse or Shoes
• Ballet shoes
• Pea Coat
• Wool Hat
• A Tweed, Houndstooth or Gray Flannel coat with removable Fur Trim
• Flat Heeled Boots - Wedge heels and flats are in style this season but flat heels will outlast the wedge trend
• Oversized Bag - although trendy, try to find one that can later be used as a tote or briefcase to get longer use

IDEAS FOR SHOPPING ON EBAY FOR FALL 06 FASHIONS

• Shop for classics in used and vintage clothing: V neck Sweaters and Vests, Doctor Bags, Clutches, Men's Wear Detailing, Military or Heavy Metal Coats, Red Leather Purses, Houndstooth, Tweed, Plaid Minis, Crested Blazers, White Cable Knit Bulky Sweater
• Leopard Prints - although animal prints frequent fashion seasons, the type of animal print varies and usually works best in a small accessory piece.  Buy a quality, classic accessory/purse if you are willing to to hold onto it or resale it on eBay or an inexpensive trendy piece.
• Handmade jewelry for that unique look
• Vintage jewelry - statement pieces, large pieces, charm bracelets, romantic styling, jewel crosses
• Fur Trim to update your coat
• Red Leather purse - by an investment piece or a quality, used purse in a classic style - the color is the trend
• Gold Purse - Buy New but inexpensive - although gold purses frequent fashion they wear easily
• V neck Sweaters and Sweater Vests - New or Used Classics
• Vintage Chanel or Chanel Styled bags - black, quilted, chain

VINTAGE SHOPPING ON EBAY BY DECADE FOR THIS FALL

• Vintage - This season not only looks to the past but pays tribute to many decades
• 10's - full sleeves
• 20's - straight skirts, fur trim, ruffled flounces, cloche hats
• 30's - floor length evening dresses
• 40s - short, fitted jackets
• 60s - miniskirts
• 70s - platform shoes, tunics
• 80s - elegant evening wear, signature 'label' clothing, athletic shoes, Men's Wear suits, cinch belts, sweater dresses and coats, long bulky sweaters, narrow jeans, wide-leg slacks
• 90s - retro styling, silhouettes from prior decades, cross jewelry

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