What trends would you like to see?

deb

I saw this on WhoWhatWear and wondered if anyone else would like to see caftans come back in style? MaryK, I think you will go for the twin sets.

http://www.whowhatwear.com/bes.....rbans-2014

10 years ago

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Catnip

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I love caftans and also twin sets. Since I almost never wear retro items, it's easier to think of things I hope I never see again.

10 years ago

El Cee

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Yay for caftans! They are great summer wear. And I am always ready for a revisit of the pearl choker trend. I personally would love to see a big return of paisley print.

10 years ago

gryffin

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Gosh, Deb, since when are berets out? No one told me!! I love them.
I also love twin sets. I do like them updated cropped v necked cardi, maybe a square neck shell - but I think they are fabulously versatile especially in a silk mix.
Well long equestrian blazers are big on my wishlist. I'd like to see more mens wear style overcoats coat.
Do you remember button covers? I had some in sterling and they were really fantastic and elegant.
Long Leather trench coats - the matrix and marlene dietrich all rolled up into one would be great too!!
Bolero jackets - dressy. They are great for that formal wear capsule when you need to add a little bit more dressy. The've been off the grid recently.

10 years ago

Alassë

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Pearl chokers & twin sets sound good.

10 years ago

catgirl

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I want to see pants in a boyfriend fit in non-denim fabric. Not silky slouchy (which I also love), but winter wearable, like tweed or wool.

10 years ago

catgirl

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Oh and real jodhpurs, not skinnies with little equestrian details.

10 years ago

Marillen

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I like most of these and I second alaskagirl on tweed pants.

Maybe it's not considered a 'trend' but I really really like waistcoats, on both genders. I just want more waistcoats in the world, I guess.

10 years ago

rachylou

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Go go boots!

10 years ago

catgirl

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Waistcoats! Is that a vest? Because if not, more cool edgy menswear vests and also greatcoats and dusters. I guess I have a longer list than I thought.

10 years ago

Marillen

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@alaskagirl yes, waistcoat is vest

10 years ago

deb

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Rachy, go-go boots -YES! I can still do the Pony (the dance, people)

OK, I also have to confess, when I see Angie's white booties, I think of my Go-go boots I wore in high school.

10 years ago

Angie

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High five on baggy jodhpurs. My best.

10 years ago

Isabel

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This is such a unique and wonderful point in time ( sartorially ) that I feel one could wear anything and be "in".

10 years ago

patsymaloo

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The size of those waists!!! So tiny....

10 years ago

Caro in Oz

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I agree with Isabel - although unless something IS trending it can be hard to find sometimes

10 years ago

Deborah

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Of those mentioned, Pearl chokers and the beret appeal to me. But I tend to agree with Isabel and Caro, we seem to be in time where anything goes and we are no longer beholden to 'trends'. Of course availability can be a challenge but the internet is a great tool for tracking down specific style.

And for those of you wanting to welcome Kaftan's back into your wardrobe, we have a wonderful designer here who made her name designing beautiful kaftans.

http://camilla.com.au/

10 years ago

gryffin

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Ooohhhh, ooohhh seconding Una - yes jodphurs. Do you know you can't even get real riding jods in adult sizes? I know because I've tried. It's all riding tights now - blargh!!! Love the waistcoats too. I have three and will never give them up but could use more. Also, and I know many will hate this, can I have bodysuits? stay put, no panty lines, heavy fabric. So great to have a few nice ones. Also low heeled granny boots (my pair is getting a bit fun down but they are sooooooooooooooooooo cool!!

10 years ago

Freckles

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Not on the list but a return of the not too sweet sweetheart neckline....

10 years ago

Suzanne (ambergreen)

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Hee, I loved square necklines--on dresses and long-sleeve tees. Actually, in high school, I had a black square-neck short-sleeve tee that I also loved.

Just about never see those anymore [hey...there are a few, hmm. Including at places like Orvis. Not the most fashion-forward place to shop, LOL.]

10 years ago

LACeleste

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Bodysuits! Such a good look for me when worn with a jacket.

10 years ago

anne

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I liked some of those of the link and didn't realise they weren't in (ie berets and pearl chokers!) And I love twin sets.
Gyffin I have a soft spot for the body suit too!

10 years ago

Kristin L

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I'd like to see the scarves on purses come back.

10 years ago

MsMary

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No twin sets for me! My bust is too big!

I like the scarves on handbags! And it's not on the list but I love Cher's yellow plaid blazer in the "small backpacks" photo!

10 years ago

Runcarla

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Full dirndl skirts like the Yves St. Laurent Russian show from 1976. The images from this show were seared into my 16 year old brain! I've always wanted a fox fur Cossack hat, too!

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10 years ago

rabbit

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I second the grannie/victorian boots, go go boots, menswear/fit and flared/long coats (I want one like BBC sherlock). Matrix leather trenches, and waistcoats.

Also I like ruffly blouses a la male Victorian poets and French revolutionaries. The kind of thing that would look good with ink stains on the cuffs..... and a waistcoat

10 years ago

Gaylene

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Capes, especially long swishy velvet ones for evening, worn with long gloves. I wore mine to the formal balls in my first year of university. With my upswept 'do, I felt like I was straight out of Doctor Zhivago.

10 years ago

deb

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Thank you all for such wonderful replies.

Runcatla - I wore dirndl skirts in 1966 or there about.

MaryK - I can picture you with a scarf on your bag.

Deborah - The designer has beautiful things. Just too much color for me.

10 years ago

MsMary

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Actually my super fave look is a silk Hermes scarf wrapped around the handle of an Hermes bag: http://forum.purseblog.com/her.....375-2.html

10 years ago

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