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beLt up
Why not belt up your gorgeous red
dresses with a belt-cinched waist?
They were all over the catwalks, most
notably at Alexander Mcqueen and
Burberry, and every exit at the Mulberry
show was styled with a skinny
belt. This is an easy trend to wear
because belts worn on the waist are
flattering on all shapes. They create
curves where there are none and draw
the eye to the smallest part of the
body when we want to disguise some
pounds.
This season belts came in all shapes
and sizes, adorned with glitter, flowers
and jewels. Get extra trend points
with a bow belt, as seen at Burberry,
and utilitarian green which is perfect
worn with summer pastels. Colourful
contrasting waist belts added that little
something extra at Chanel, Cacharel
and Jonathan Saunders. Belts
were skinny and subtle at Cacharel,
Mulberry and Victoria Beckham. So
whichever belt you bought in the
spring will look fabulous worn over
coats, dresses, jumpers and skirts.
Also seen at Giambattista Valli, Yves
Saint Laurent, Elie Saab…
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pepLum
Wiggle into autumn with your spring
peplum designs as it makes a welcome
return to the autumn catwalks. Peplum,
the short ruffle that sits at the natural
waist, appears in nearly every collection
this season on dresses, tops, skirts and
beautifully constructed jackets.
The trend has been embraced on the
red carpet as seen on Emma Watson,
Blake Lively and Michelle Williams.
On the catwalks the peplum dress
appeared in a rainbow of colours at
Lanvin. Burberry Prorsum went for a day
look, teaming their peplum skirts with
tights, boots and short jackets. Etro and
Bottega Veneta created statement peplum
cocktail dresses, best worn with a
smile and a pair of heels. Feminine and
elegant, last season’s peplum silhouette
can be updated with glittering make-up
and luxurious gold shoes.
Also seen at Elie Saab, Dsquared and
Preen…