1970s
One of the easiest decades to reference no matter what your size or shape, this season’s obsession with the seventies has something for everyone – from hippy floral maxi dresses, to laid back trouser suits. But if you only buy one key piece make it a super flattering pair of high-waisted trousers. Especially if you are tall or standard shaped, this new shape will see you through the entire season and update your look in seconds. And because it’s the most wearable trouser shape to have emerged from the catwalk in years the high street is the first place you’ll find them. |
The ubiquitous high-waisted trouser is a must for spring summer 2008. Your wardrobe will not be complete without them. So, it’s worth investing in a good quality, well cut pair that will work with everything in your wardrobe, from blouses and shirts for work, to a soft vest and cardi for the weekend. This pair from Jaeger is perfect and flattering for all frames, from tall slim figures to curvy shapes, who will find the high waist and roomy legs so forgiving. Plus, the soft obi style belt is not only uber slimming, but nods to Donna Karen’s DKNY show which screamed 1970s fashion chic.
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This v-neck jersey dress from Mango is the perfect way to channel Donatella Versace’s jersey clad disco goddesses, in the real world. The smooth lines, silky jersey fabric and sexy yet not too revealing v-neck echo the Versace vibe – but the sleeves and silhouette enhancing belt make it more accessible for the real woman. This is a chic summer dress for those special occasions – teamed with gold sandals and lashings of bold gold jewellery.
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Don’t be afraid of trying a white trouser suit this summer. It’s a quintessential 1970’s fashion look that will create real impact. This three piece from Miss Selfridge channels Studio 54 as well as any catwalk look. The scoop neck and three quarter length sleeve means this jacket will work for everyone - from fuller busts to more petite frames, while the wide leg high-waisted pants are the most flattering way to try a white summer trousers. Investing in three pieces also means there is plenty of scope for mixing and matching – the trousers with summer tops, and the jacket with skirts or over dresses. Team with leg lengthening wedges for the catwalk look.
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Smart and sexy 1970s trouser suits were all over the catwalk. To make them work for summer days try deconstructing the look a little. Opt for a matching trouser and waistcoat and team with a pussy bow shirt – this nods to the trend without the uber dressed-up-ness of the collections. New Look’s simple suit in a pale colour is more commercial than the heavily patterned designer creations we saw in Milan, and again so versatile that the trousers can be mix and matched with different blouses and waist cinching belts. Slimmer figures can wear the waistcoat buttoned up, but it works equally well, left undone - teamed with long layered necklaces.
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