It’s pick and mix fashion in this section. Use your
own favourite garments in a layered way and buy coloured belts,
scarves and smock tops to build the look. Read our guide at
the bottom of this page to find our checklist for your wardrobe.
Long dresses were huge
on the catwalk and this summer the long cotton dress
will be a great way of adding some exotica to your day or evening
looks. Yes I did say daytime too because the dresses are designed
to be worn as part of a layered look with small jackets or wrap
cardigans, long scarves, beads and wedge sandals.
This one is from Dorothy Perkins but there
will be a large variety in all the more trend driven shops.
The great thing about dresses this length is
they make a dramatic statement in themselves and for lazy summer
lunches, garden parties, and dress-up barbeques just throw it
on and go!
Too much for you? Don’t get hung up on those
1970’s disco fashions that could leave a bad
taste in anyone’s mouth! Just have at look at picture
number three for a more casual-look longer length.
It’s the flared
skirt again with a smock top this time from Miss Selfridge.
See how the flat boot and the large chunky belt gives it a high
fashion look – it’s all about the styling and how
much you choose to adhere to looks that came off the catwalk.
Split the look up to create a more conventional style
for yourself however by wearing the smock top with jeans or
cropped trousers or take the idea of a patterned skirt and wear
it with a plain blouse and your favourite sandals. The patterned
flared skirt if you don’t have one already will be one
of your best buys.
Monsoon is a label
well known for beautiful colours and exotic (often
Asian inspired) designs. They show the longer length skirt with
a halterneck top for that same exotica and full on Hippie take.
This is more casual though, when worn as a two-piece. The plaited
leather belt will be a great accessory to wear with jeans, shorts
or over flared skirts and tops.
I predict there will be loads of longer length skirts
coming through in the catalogues maybe next summer
to pick on this look for women who are less adventurous and
need to see it around for a while before diving in.
Cheesecloth tops and
kaftan style tops are also going to feature in your
shops. A Style like this from New Look is so very adaptable
when worn over jeans or a skirt and given an ornate belt to
finish it off.
This is a great style for curvy figures when
worn loose and flowing, but if you want a more convention take
on the trend then just look out for the cheesecloth blouses
and tunics that will be available too.
Hippie
So let’s have a look at the key items for
your wardrobe this season as flagged up by our catwalk reporter
Melissa Dick. A selection of these items will help you to recreate
the catwalk looks perfectly. One or two, when mixed with your
favourite jeans will help you to update your existing wardrobe
and don’t forget our Spring Jewellery Looks for
key buys that will do the same!
Paisley chiffon kaftan
Floor length Indian-style skirt
Jangley coin belts and accessories
Chandelier drop earrings
3/4 sleeve crop jacket
Jewelled flip flops and wedges
Waistcoats
Remember to download an e-book on your individual
bodyshape showing how this season’s trends can work for
you. Standard
• Fuller
• Tall
• Petite
