Showing posts with label Giambattista Valli. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Giambattista Valli. Show all posts
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Monday, February 27, 2012
PEPLUM
Peplum is a "short overskirt usually attached to a fitted top, skirt, or dress". This flap of fabric creates interest and a gathering point for your eye. Peplum can either be the "center stage" of your outfit or an enhancement in which you can add accessories to jazz it up. That depends on if the outfit is one color, two pieces, or how big and detailed the peplum is.
Peplum Dresses- great for day or evening. Dress them up with heels and jewelry for night and a fabulous clutch.
Asos Petite Peplum Dress in Turquoise, Black, or Coral $64.46
Le Petite Robe di Chiara Boni, Italian Designer, $498
Peplum Tops- pair with a plain colored pencil skirt in a neutral such as navy or black if wearing a bold color.
Forever 21 Peplum Top, $19.80
Parker Strapless Bustier Top, $187 (Watermelon or Taupe)
Peplum Skirts
Tibi Jacquard Skirt, $345
Giambattista Valli Pink Peplum Skirt, Net-a-porter.com
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Sleeve Style for 2012
Just as the fit and fabric change for tops and dresses, so do the sleeve styles. Check out the latest sleeve trends and how to wear them.
There are 6 types of sleeves:
Kimono: Loose, wide sleeves that hit anywhere from short to wrist length. This voluminous sleeve borrows its look from Japanese wardrobe where the wearer's age and marital status were indicated through sleeve length (young unmarried women wore the longest sleeves. The best way to wear this voluminous style as a dress or a top is belted to bring in a waistline. Designers who do this style: Michael Kors, Trina Turk.
Fit Tip: Best for medium to small busted women. Women who are bottom heavy this works well for as the belted look and kimono sleeves draw attention away from the bottom.
There are 6 types of sleeves:
Kimono: Loose, wide sleeves that hit anywhere from short to wrist length. This voluminous sleeve borrows its look from Japanese wardrobe where the wearer's age and marital status were indicated through sleeve length (young unmarried women wore the longest sleeves. The best way to wear this voluminous style as a dress or a top is belted to bring in a waistline. Designers who do this style: Michael Kors, Trina Turk.
Fit Tip: Best for medium to small busted women. Women who are bottom heavy this works well for as the belted look and kimono sleeves draw attention away from the bottom.
Trina Turk, $90.90, Nordstrom's
Flutter Sleeve: This sleeve detail is distinguished by a ruffle effect, with a sheer, soft fabric that drapes into a fluid ruffle at the should, adding softness and romance. Designers who do this style: Ark & Co., Esprit.
Fit Tip: A flutter sleeve can work for every body type, but is best avoided by petites as it can look too young and girly.
Lantern Sleeve: The lantern sleeve is a full, gathered sleeve attached to a drop-shouldered garment; it can be either a long or short sleeve. It is seen on everything from jackets to dresses. Designers who do this style: Badgley Mischka, Eileen Fischer.
Fit tip: Great for camouflaging flabby upper arms. Best on narrow shoulders/slim upper body types (wide shoulders, full busts are just emphasized by this voluminous sleeve.
Balloon Sleeve: A very full sleeve-usually 3/4 length or longer-that has a banded bottom. Designers who do this style: Giambattista valli, Diane von Furstenberg, Shoshana, Roberto Cavalli, Lanvin.
Fit Tip: Adds softness to a small upper body and draws the eye away from a thick waist or any lower body problem areas. Not ideal for larger busted women as the sleeve competes with your chest.
Nabi, $88.20
Bell Sleeve: This look can be seen everywhere. By far one of the most popular. A full sleeve that is gathered at the shoulder and open at the cuff. Designers who do this style: Free People, Hinge, Hyde.
Fit Tip: One of the easiest of the dramatic sleeves to wear, the bell sleeve--especially if done in a soft, flowing fabric--adds controlled fullness that is flattering to most body types.
The Addison Story Bell Sleeve Top, Saks Fifth Avenue, $172
Flutter Sleeve or Poncho Sleeve: Straight fabric from shoulders to waist running down the arm. Designers who do this style: Ark & Co,
Fit Tip: This style can fit all body types. Best on medium breasted women. Great to emphasize shoulders and lower arms.
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