Latest Fashion Trends Hark Back To The 60s & The 70s!
Isn’t it fantastic to know, that modern trends in fashion get inspiration from what has already come before! Talk about packaging old wine in new bottle! However, anybody who has been there during the roaring fashion phase of the 60s and the 70s is going to tell you it was a time of futuristic designs, still relevant today. It was a fabulous era fashion wise, no doubt, so it is quite natural that modern designers hark back to this for getting ideas and selecting trends.
Monochromatic stripes are in vogue today if the latest fashion shows are any indication. Another emphatic presence is that of Oriental influences with its geometrical prints and floral designs that catch attention of the onlookers instantly. With effects of globalization increasing, fashion today is the potpourri of different influences. Even then, certain prints, cuts, appearances, and styles stand out from the rest and most of these certainly come from what has already been there before.
Monochromatic is in
As mentioned before, today designers are popularly using the monochrome for creating eye-catching apparels, which are quite versatile. You do not have to visit an optician for getting your eye checkup done because designers have banished color in favor of black-and-white this season. Fanciful floral so popular during spring have wilted today and so have the pretty pastels and bright colors. There is no doubt regarding the fact that monochrome patterns are quite easy to follow. You can integrate them in your wardrobe as an eveningwear or for everyday use quite seamlessly.
Who said that you could wear black and white only in one way, until it gets boring? There are myriad ways to flaunt your fashion sense with the monochrome. For example, you can go for color blocking or catwalk-inspired checkerboards, with other options as well.
Monochromatic stripes
Wear your monochrome in any way you want and while you are at it, do not forget to go for the stripes as well. These are today much in demand with modern stripes being bold and big, creating a nautical appearance, which is nothing like the navy, of course! Skinny jeans and stripy trousers can make you stand out from the rest, provided you are confident enough to sport such a look. Dresses are versatile and when you are going for stripes make sure that you create curves with horizontal, bold stripes with skinnier, vertical ones for minimizing the effects. In voluminous top and dresses, presence of vertical lines can help you to avoid optical illusions that appear unflattering.
Oriental inspiration
Rising East has always been an inspiration for the fashion designers and this season they have an emphatic presence. Asian women today are no doubt utterly feminine yet very much competent globally. Such, subtle appearance is reflected by the modern designers through floral geometric print patterns, digitalized, and geometrical prints. Besides this, Orientalism also signifies sharper, an angular shapes with peplums play.
Black-and-white monotones clash with bright hues for geometric and modern illusion. The aim of such prints and patterns is to bring out an elegant yet soft appearance, which is utterly feminine without being weak or wilting. Colors and fabric materials may vary from red, bright pink, green, orange, and sunny yellow with materials being stretched cotton or polyester mix with embroidery or lace designs.
Chic & contemporary
Today chic and contemporary look is in to ensure that it is in keeping with the requirements of modern women. Use of graphics as flower power, optical art, modish silhouettes, and pop art is used commonly these days. You can go for this when you want to capture the fun essence with sophisticated simple silhouettes the choice of any confident modern woman. You can pair optical black-and-white art with monochromatic dots and stripes.
Now bring in some much-needed dash of color to it by pairing it with bright blazers and jackets. Floral prints make for a hot look reminiscent of the pop art nostalgia. Just pair up floral tops with cigarette skinny pants and bring in a refreshing appearance effortlessly. Those who want to bring in the fun element can pair of their cigarette pants with shell boxy tops, shorter lengths, and cocoon shapes.
Who knew that the fashion inspiration of 60s and 70s could be so much enjoyable and relevant TODAY! Why don’t you find out firsthand!
