Make Any Look Your Own This Season

By Sharmin Musca, Personal Stylist on September 29, 2016 in Other

Judging by runway shows and retailer previews, womenswear trends for next season are numerous.

Silhouettes range from short sexy minis to long flowing maxis, from modern tailoring to soft floaty pieces, with an assortment of colours from soft blush and rust hues, to vibrant yellows and head-to-toe white. While the myriad options may seem confusing, we should actually celebrate this greater opportunity for self-expression – designers are ultimately offering women the chance to make any look their own rather than having to be a slave to a definitive ‘must-have’ trend.

Thanks to the Internet, new styles are online immediately after a preview or runway show allowing fashion to be instantly accessible to all. And retailers can peddle more online than within the constraints of a bricks-and-mortar store – they don’t have to choose between wide-leg pants or skinny ones, for example; they can sell both. With so much more on offer no one has to look alike and the life of each ‘trend’ is extended – like the athleisure and boyfriend jean trends.

Gone are the days of having to squeeze into an unflattering ‘must-have’ item just because fashion magazines and industry insiders call it the ‘trend of the season’. Now there’s something that suits every body shape, so you can take it or leave it depending on your own figure and dress for your personal style.

Still wondering what to wear in the new season? Focus on a bigger picture than the one snapped at the end of a catwalk. Think about your personal style and whether your clothing choices accurately reflect your personality or just one of the many passing trends.

On the streets I found:

Name: Phoebe (and Diesel)
Lives: Bondi Beach
Occupation: Teacher
Street Style: Phoebe wears a Neon Hart jumper, Nudie jeans, Nike high-tops and wallet by Kate Spade. Diesel wears a jumper from H&M, pants by Oovy and Converse high-tops.

Name: Rimmelle
Lives: Bellevue Hill
Occupation: volunteer
Street Style: Rimmelle wears a vintage Lisa Ho dress, Lucette bag with pony hair, and matching boots and leather jacket from Witchery.

First impressions count. It takes just seven seconds for someone to make a lasting judgement of your style, character and credibility. To enhance the way you present yourself, call Sharmin Musca on 0405 518 155, email info@imageconcepts.com.au or visit www.imageconcepts.com.au.