Tips On How To Wear Autumn/Winter Trends 2009/10 For Women

Tips On How To Wear Autumn/Winter Trends 2009/10 For Women

It isn't even summer and the fashion scene turns to the trends for the cooler seasons of autumn and winter 2009/10.

What will we be wearing and how will it affect our colouring and body shape? Here are some of the main trends:

Colour: Black and more black - good for the darker skins and the pale cool skin toned complexion with contrasting dark hair. For those who like a bit of colour team up with the other A/W colours pink or red. Black and red are high contrasting and so unless your own colouring is high contrasting this combination will wear you rather than the other way round. For the pale English Roses, if you want to wear black team with pale pinks near to the face so as not to look drained. Other colours are navy, a good alternative to black; white and cream combinations giving a softer look; and metallic golds to compliment the warmer skin toned complexions.

Fabrics: Knitwear of course (cashmere always a favourite and mohair for texture) and finely layered. Be careful with mohair as it can make the body look bulky. Brocades and velvet give richness. Soft velvets are for the curvier figure whilst the tauter velvets are best on the straighter figure.

Patterns: Photographic prints ranging from people (past photographs and paintings) to jewellery and fauna. The animal print will be zebra. Patterns and prints draw the eye to that area so if you want to balance larger hips wear the patterns on the top half or you would prefer to balance larger shoulders or bust wear the pattern on the bottom.

Embellishments: Pompoms (on hats or as brooches), rivets and studs, feathers. Again keep embellishments to areas where you want the most attention.

Coats: The shaggy afghan will be a big trend. And for those who prefer the tailored look, wear belted coats with broad lapels.

Footwear: Ankle boots or waders (yes like the fishing waders but in leather). Ankle boots can make the leg appear shorter especially if worn with contrasting coloured trousers or tights, so keep the colour the same to minimise this.

Handbags - Book bags so you can stuff everything in.

Trousers: The harem pants and jumpsuits will still be on trend. These give the straight boyish figure curvy hips and also can help to conceal larger hips and bottoms.  Skinny leggings (especially leather or wet look) are also on trend - good for those with great legs. Also a must for those wanting to wear the wader boots.

Dresses: One shouldered dresses are still sexy, belted dresses give a cinched waist and studded dresses give an edgy look. Remember contrasting colours on belted dresses will shorten the body so if you are keen to elongate your body, keep the belt in the same colour as the dress.

Jackets: Pronounced eighties style shoulders. These are good if your hips are a bit wider than your shoulders. Dinner tuxedo jackets worn with dresses or jeans.

Headgear - Snoods worn around the head or just around the neck. All fabrics such as fur, velvet and wool.

For a colour and/or style consultation on how to wear autumn/winter 2009/10 trends please phone Karen on 07787800390 or email on contact@frumpytofunky.com.

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