Runway to Realway Fashion Inspired by London Fashion Week Fall 2016
It’s the next installment on how to work the runway trends into your wardrobe. You’ve peeked at what was shown in New York, drooled over couture and now London is calling.
Almost no one ever wears what is actually shown on the runway. But everyone should open up for a lot of inspiration. A nuance here. A trend there. Rethink how you get dressed everyday with a healthy dose of London Fashion Week Fall 2016 inspiration. Really, what could be better than grasping the trend before it even hits the stores?
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Catch up with the Top Five Trends from London Fashion Week Fall 2016 to energize your wardrobe with right now.
Layered Victoriana-
Seen at: Molly Goddard(left), Simone Rocha(right)
Make it yours: Though this maybe the hardest pill to swallow from a terrific set of London shows, it does present an interesting idea worth debating for cold nights out. And it makes for a dashing intro to some more palatable ideas. Riding a wave of hints of Victoriana, the two looks assembled above work to show you how layering can be both practical and add a touch of playfulness. Sure, pretty much no one can pile on a pleated Victorian inspired gown over a tweed skirtset, but the main focal point here is in where you can take layering. During months when you’re catching yourself wearing layers ad infinitum, think about a smock dress with cigarette pants and so on. It’s that sense of proportion that makes the above looks work.
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The Dropped Waist-
Seen at: Mary Katrantzou(left), Roksanda(right)
Make it yours: A drop waist might not be for everyone, but when it works, it’s one of the most flattering things you could consider. The way the two above evoke a pretty sense of femininity while utilizing prints that take the emphasis off the shape in a mellow, soothing way should also make them a proposition of winning day dresses to consider for right now.
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Borrowed From The Boys Simplicity-
Seen at: 1205(left), Whistles(center), J. JS Lee(right)
Make it yours: Subtle, sumptuous crepes and menswear wools lent distinctively easy tunics and separates a spare sense of sophistication in navy and black. Paired with a knockout sculptural necklace, you’ll be good to go in minutes with these kind of easy essentials. Just be sure they sit away from the body for an alluring sense of cool.
Dark, Dramatic Lace-
Seen at: Preen(left), Erdem(center), Alexander McQueen(right)
Make it yours: The three drop dead gorgeous gowns above scream runway don’t they? They sure do(especially unlined!). But then again, take another look. They share covetable trends in evening wear, should you need inspiration. And with that second look you’ll notice that if they were lined, you might miss the incredible details. When going out, keep it long, black and lacy. Asymmetrical panels, layers of cascading ruffles and lace, and interest at the shoulder and sleeve are what will set you apart right now. Keep your silhouette long and lean to avoid any witchy pretense.
The Quirky Knit-
Seen at: Joseph(left), Christopher Kane(center), Toga(right)
Make it yours: While you can never go wrong with a classic solid cable or rib knit in an assortment of silhouettes, the statement making sweaters in London made a case for going for the unexpected. From chunky cuffs to color block detailing to sweaters boasting brilliant ‘catch their eye’ motifs, think about going bold. Which in the real world means you get to have it your way, just be sure to pair yours with an au currant piece like a black crepe culotte or wool skirt in an equally fetching hue.
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