Discover how to look good in the current fashion trends for January 2011
Keeping on top of the latest fashion and trends can be very confusing, particularly when you also want to compliment your body shape and budget, so take a look below at my recommendations for January.
Your letters and emails tell me that you want to try and incorporate the new fashion trends into your wardrobe, but feel they are difficult to wear and don’t always flatter your body type.
You’re not alone. I have helped thousands of women during my 20 years or more in the industry, to understand which of the latest women's fashion trends to wear and which to avoid.
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If you want to learn more about how this season’s best styles for your individual and very special body shape have translated onto the high street, then take a look at this month’s fashion and styles that I am recommending will work for your shape, along with my inspirational advice on how to maximise your look and dress for your shape.
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New fashion trends for every body shape this season
To illustrate this season’s winter collections, your favourite high street stores have created some practical and desirable interpretations of the current fashion trends, and that’s why I will choose specific brands and styles to answer your questions with each month in Ask Caryn.
Let me show you how you can work with the new fashion trends to get the most flattering effect for your body shape and satisfy your budget - after all that’s what this site is all about!
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Remember, these trends can suit all shapes and ages and if you’re over 40 then see my ageless style advice on how to look and feel fantastic at any age.
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OK, here are my recommended buys for January...
A history lesson in everyday glamour
Designers this season have taken a trip down Seventies lane. And the result of this sartorial time travel is bright eyes, bouncy hair, big hair and sexy trousers, all adding up to an elegantly louche look. It’s all about go with the flow; everyday glamour.
Mix up textures to keep the look fresh. Shrug on this season’s instant-glamour-hit fur jacket over a fine barely-there vest and languid tailored trousers. (Stock) pile on muted tones to create a long lean line down your body. A fur jacket will add volume and balance out a curvier bottom half, so go for a skinny-belted gilet instead for a more streamlined and waist-enhancing take.
Just don’t forget to book that blow dry...
Shawl collar faux fur jacket
£44.99
Sizes 6-18
Camel v-neck
£14.99
Sizes 6-18
Camel trousers
£24.99
Sizes 6-18
New LookCaryn says. To know more about how to dress for your body type download an e-book specially written by me for your individual body shape. Choosing the best clothes for you will become so much easier.
Pick up a Pouch
Create your own language of bag chic and add an unexpected and savvy twist to any look. Cute drawstring bags are the chic new shape and this one will go with everything. Universally flattering, sling it on for instant impact.
The pantomime season is over because Dick Whittington never looked this good.
Black velvet pumpkin bag
£35.00
Marks and Spencer
Take a walk on the wild side
It’s a fashion jungle out there so prepare to unleash those claws this season. Feline spots are surely fashion’s most enduring trend and for now it’s all about prowling about town in big cat print accessories. These boots roar fashion but their no-fuss and classic Chelsea boot shape means that they are also very chic and a go with everything must-have. Beware - the ankle cut can create foreshortening but the high heel and streamlined shape will help to counteract this.
However, attention will be firmly at your feet.
These boots will make a perfect accent to turned-up jeans, tailored trousers and flirty skirts. Leopard and blood-red red also make hot partners. Get sharpening ladies…
Maryann boot
£210.00
Sizes 3-9
L.K. Bennett
Leather that is flattering and sophisticated – fear not!
It might send the fashion fear through you but hang on there a minute - leather is now altogether subtle, softer and more sophisticated. The way to play it is pretty tough. That is against delicate pieces. The stark A-line shape is an ideal canvas for ultra feminine blouses, luxe tees and simple knits. Keep it relatively sleek and free of adornment for an instantly modern look and style with lace pieces for a sexy evening ensemble.
And who said that leather can’t be flattering? The flare of the hem makes legs appear slimmer and deftly covers thighs and hips and chunky boots will give a weighty balance to the A-line.
As a gateway drug to a new look at leather, it’s quite seductive stuff.
Autograph Exclusive leather panelled skirt
£129.00
Sizes 8-18
Available in burgundy and dark chestnut
Marks and SpencerIf you want to know exactly what to wear to flatter your body shape, then treat yourself to an e-book specially written for you by me. This is styling advice that will last you a lifetime and save you money (you’ll never impulse buy again) and there are 19 different body shapes to choose from. One of them is just right for you.
Show off womanly curves in this knit-con dress
This season knits have gone all fabulous. Cosy and chic, make this woollen dress your winter off-duty essential. Its snuggle-me wool and slinky fit give a whole new spin on ‘figure hugging,’ delicately showing off curves.
Knitwear is having a ladylike moment so team with a skinny belt (to show off your waist and create curves) and kitten heels or with a silk shirt underneath and statement earrings for the perfect winter look.
Freya knitted dress
£95.00
Sizes small, medium and large
People Tree
Caryn says. To know more about how to dress for your body type download an e-book specially written by me for your individual body shape. Choosing the best clothes for you will become so much easier.
Make a statement
Park your long pendants for the season and bring out the big guns with a statement necklace instead. This headline grabbing piece is just the ticket for lifting your winter wardrobe. Team with everything from a plain shift dress to a cashmere tee.
And at this bargain price these (faux) diamonds really are a girl’s best friend.
Janus necklace
£14.00
Long Tall Sally
Cool country chic
If designers had anything to do with it, this winter, we’ll spend most of our time in the great outdoors, taking in the fresh country air. The country jacket has been promoted from the cloak room to bona fide desirable-fashion-item-status and this cool little streamlined number is a perfect fit.
The ultimate in functional dressing, throw it over everything from denim to full skirts for an edgy urban meets classic country look. Knot the belt for a fashion spin and to accentuate your waist.
Urban biker
£93.00
Sizes 6-22
BodenIf you want to know exactly what to wear to flatter your body shape, then treat yourself to an e-book specially written for you by me. This is styling advice that will last you a lifetime and save you money (you’ll never impulse buy again) and there are 19 different body shapes to choose from. One of them is just right for you.
The season’s hottest boot
Strap on a boot. Multi-buckles and straps equals the new adornment for the ankle boot. These incredible boots are the perfect pep for this season’s fashionable basics and just as good with skirts and trousers. For evening forget strappy sandals and toughen up an evening tux or LBD with these killer booties.
There’s always a place for a fashion-fabulous heel. Don’t believe me? So shoe me…
Limited Collection round toe triple buckle shoe boots
£35.00
Sizes 3-8
Available in grey and black
Marks and Spencer
A waist-enhancing shift, but not as you know it
Fancy a different yet enticing story this season? Then have a close encounter of the style kind and explore the season’s sci-fi futurist themes. This architectural, stiff yet rounded, molded shift is darkly sophisticated and alluring without exception. The strong print is combined with modern and minimalist lines (which accentuate the waist and draw an elongating line down the body) resulting in a gorgeous simplicity.
Keep hair and make-up sleek and eschew any added adornment for a look that is beautiful in every dimension…
Olivia Rubin orchard dress
£60.00
Sizes 8-18
FreemansIf you want to know exactly what to wear to flatter your body shape, then treat yourself to an e-book specially written for you by me. This is styling advice that will last you a lifetime and save you money (you’ll never impulse buy again) and there are 19 different body shapes to choose from. One of them is just right for you.
Let all the attention go to your head
A hat is a super-elegant and practical addition to any wardrobe and the hardy trilby is a fashion essential. It will keep your head warm but also add a stylish accent to any look. Wearing a hat well is about tilt and attitude and you’ll have no fear strutting your ‘thang with this feather in your cap.
Feather Trilby Hat
£6.99
Available in red and black
New Look
That’s all for this month's current fashion trends. Don’t forget to check ‘Ask Caryn’ where there are further questions answered and of course the ‘Ask Caryn archive’ where one of the questions answered might just be the solution you are looking for.
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