Women’s Fashion : Essential Items No Woman Should Be Without

The fall/winter season of 2011/2012 is a season full of contradictions that are perfect for the 20-something woman. Big, baggy full-length dresses have given way to sexy, classy fashion items. The waist is high fashion this season as are pencil skirts designed to display legs at their very best. On the other hand, heavy jackets and lots of tweed show the influence of the more masculine look dominating the men’s catwalks for this season. Colors are young and bright, ranging from sky blue and military green to the hues of bright gemstones. Softer shades include camel, especially in coats, and the very traditional black and white. Twenty-something women will revel in dresses that take on a very feminine look this season as waists are cinched and skirts billow around the legs. Full sleeves will emphasize slim waists accentuated by brightly colored belts. Skirts will also be full and reach to the knees. Pencil skirts will be a popular style for tweed suits and skirts. Denim remains trendy for the young woman, with dark denim for office or semi-formal wear and light denim for casual attire, especially shorts that should be worn with dark tights. Denim can be worn under formal jackets and coats for one of the best looks this season. Wear a smart tweed or fur coat above dark jeans and finish the ensemble with a pair of Ugg boots. Flat leather boots with fur linings, or even fur on the outside, is the look for winter. Heels are genuinely flat but wedge heels also have their place in fashion this year. A pair of brown leather ballerina shoes is a modish alternative to wear with a pair of jeans. As a contradiction to dainty dresses, thick tweeds have been borrowed from the men’s collection. Tweed jackets will be most trendy this fall. Jackets, and suits, will be formal and well structured. Important features will be the double-breasted look with large buttons, big pockets and striped cord edgings. Khaki bomber jackets reflect the influence of the masculine feel this season. Big black and brown bomber jackets with fur collars, fur lining, lots of pockets and zips, and detailed waist and cuff bands, will look stunning on young women. Add soft leather pants cinched at the waist and wide at hems or tailored legs and you will have a winner. Long trench coats in military green complete the militia look. The fabrics, colors and trimmings that a designer chooses adds his signature to a particular collection. Designers found multiple ways to trim and edge items with fur of all shapes, sizes and color, add outsized buttons, ostentatious zippers and use corded edging on their garments this season. Winter will shimmer with color of gemstones that have been attached to garments and belts will bring style and color to the cinched waists. Designers have not forgotten the chilly weather looming up ahead and pure woolen sweaters, thick Scandinavian knits and vivid color to outfits. Long coats in sombre colors are worn in juxtaposition to the denim tops, short skirts and dazzling colors. A good handbag will finish off your ensemble. The tote bag remains a favorite but looks opulent in bright colors and luxuriant fabrics. Patent leather handbags in the season’s color range add the final touch of class. Further reading – Superdry Body Warmer

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