80's Trend Fall / Winter 2009

As part of our trend report for Fall / Winter 2009 we will now explore the looks inspired by the 80's. At this point our readers have fashion from the 40's as well as fashion reigning from the 80's. These looks follow the same format with suggestions broken down by body type. For those who are unsure of their specific body type please refer to the guide from the 40's post. Again, these are suggested items and in spite of your body type you are in no way locked into the suggested looks. This is simply a guide to get you started.

80" by hla1998 featuring Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry

The 80’s

The feelings it elicits:

•             Young Rock Chic
  
•             Sexy
  
•             Attitude
  
•             Extreme         
  

Achieve this look for your shape:

Hourglass

When wearing the 80’s look be sure to have fun with sequence, neon, skin prints and metal studs. Choose a dress in a neon color or any of the above. Allow this dress to pull in at the waist (neckline may be asymmetrical) and pair the look with a metal studded corset belt.

Triangle

Choose a sequence blazer with some structure at the shoulder over a dress or fun T. Pair your T with a straight skirt or one that billows away from the body. Another option when wearing a T is to choose slacks / jeans in a boot or straight cut. Pair with heels with metallic studs.

V

V’s you should choose a top with a v neck in a sequence, or metallic pattern. The top should come down to about hip length. For V’s who possess a waist choose a corset belt to show off the waist, if you do not possess a waist skip the belt. On the lower half choose a straight skirt or stove - pipe slacks in a skin print, metallic, or leather. Choose metallic studded accessories for an added bit of flare.

O

An O will want to wear a straight cut blazer over a top or dress that falls past the waist. The top should be in a darker color and leave embellishments for the very top of the garment (around the neckline). If wearing a dress choose one that flows away from the body throughout the lower half and ends at the knees. For those who opt against a dress choose stovepipe slacks or straight skirt hemmed to knee length. Use accessories to integrate neon, metals, and the skin prints.

Rectangle

Rectangles will want a dress that is straight throughout the body. The rectangle may choose an asymmetrical neckline and wear this dress in anything from neon, to animal skin, to metallic, to sequence. Another option for the rectangle is to wear the sequence blazer or vest over a straight tee; this should be paired with skinny pants in denim, or leather. Liquid leggings are acceptable for those who are blessed with great legs.

Accessories

• Corset Belts
  
• Huge Glasses
  
• Sequence