Lingerie Style Dresses Are The Trend This Year
The trend to include sexy lingerie pieces as outerwear is much in evidence this Fall and Winter and I think it's going to continue strongly for a season or two. Long may it last as long as it's done with flair and in appropriate settings. You will always find trashy examples of lingerie style dressing but it's the hallmark of the cheaper houses and frankly it looks just that - cheap. As an example, the bra over the shirt look which we've seen too much of recently. On the other hand, is there anything more charming than a slip-like silk charmeuse, a glimpse of a bit of lace under a shirt top casually unbuttoned. Take an item of lingerie and mix it in a real clothes way. The trend is everywhere with the designers using lace trimmed undershirts , bra tops, and bustiers on the runway. The key is not the overt "sex in your face" of seasons past but the look is advanced with subtlety. Leather and lace have undisputably gorgeous possibilities when placed in contrast with the lightest touch. Lace is a delicate fabric, whispering boudoir and bedroom and when matched with rugged leather in pants or jackets is a killer combination. One look popping up in a lot of collections is the LWG - Long White Gown. These can be the epitome of the look - soft, silky lingerie look that whispers rather than screams the invitation in a phrase - casual sexiness.
We find the exponents of the lingerie-style among some of the best names in the business such as Alexander Wang, Valentino, Leger, Thakoon, Kiki de Montparnasse and Catherine Melandrino. So here you will be able to browse around camisoles and bustiers, bra tops and vintage dresses. black lace and leather, vintage lace and boots and shoes that maybe have a touch of the men's styles. The combinations are endless but need a fine hand at the tiller to get it right and not overpower.
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