Learn About Fashion from British Women
January 11, 2009
In London, vintage fashion is again on the rise. Some women would wear fashionable furs for their neck – a combination of plain fur boa or you may combine it with ermine, chinchilla, or sable.
Three-Quarter Coat
There is also a popularity of the three-quarter coat, but it is only good for someone with a slim figure. Anyway, women these days are always trying to be slim, so it might be a good combination.
Of course for everyday, ordinary wear, British women are wearing a plain skirt with a three-quarter coat. Picture these in black – since black is the favorite color for autumn. Crown it with a black hat and you will see that the result is satisfactory.
Bolero
During early days of cold weather, you should not abandon the bolero – it can be in velvet and cloth, elaborately stitched and braided. Also, women are enthusiastic with plain faced cloths all the time – the covert coating appears either in spots or stripes.
Skirts
As for new skirts, you may wear either a plain or tight-fitting variety that is fastened down to the sides or front. You may also choose a skirt that is corded and then fully gathered around your waist. There are also skirts that set plainly from your waist to your hip; therefore, you can cleverly work it into tucks.
The hems on your tucked skirt will look well if you decorate it with small, fine cordins – but only if you use a thin fabric. If you use thick cloth, it has to be stitched in curved lines for the sufficient adornment.
There’s a best chance that the styles of Louis XVI will be re-established. This means that velvet neck-bands, lace ruffles, elbow sleeves, long-tailed coats, and beautiful brocaded silks will return.
China Silks
China silks might be worn again – these have beautiful and exquisite designs suggesting art in its highest ideal. And it is advisable to gather your mother’s wardrobe and look for old and lovely laces. Lace fashions are so beneficial – it gives women a unique air of superiority.
Theatre Cloaks
Theatre cloaks are also garments worthy of your investment. If you want to be economical however, you can choose black satin shaped into a long coat. Closely set it to your figure, but do not fit it tightly. A beautiful effect will be achieved if the hanging sleeves are made of chiffon or ecru lace.
The sleeve is considered to be the goddess of fashion for autumn. The style that will be revived fits tightly from the top to about four inches, and then bordered with frills.
