We explored various inspirational option for updating our existing wardrobe and planning future wardrobe purchases in our last post; this post is intended to provide a step by step approach to the way I plan my own fashion updates. I am going to use as my model a series of pictures I viewed on Vogue.com from Chanel's 2016/16 Fall Couture Collection by Karl Lagerfield (a personal fashion designer Icon...I LOVE almost all his work). I would love to show you the pictures, but I face copywrite infringement should I do so. You may view them for yourself on the Vogue.com link I have provided.In view #10, the model is wearing layered sleeves similar to those I am displaying in my costume to your left. This trend is shown throughout many of the collections for F/W 2016, both in RTW (ready-to-wear) and Couture. I duplicated the high collar trend shown by many of his models (I chose looks 1, 7, and 71 for my stylebook). I also chose the modified cropped flares that are shown throughout his collection. I modified the version of the hair styling used for his entire collection to match my own lifestyle. I am also wearing no jewelry except a gold band and stud earrings. (the wild colors of the blouse and the gold studded buttons are all the embellishment needed. 
I used my own preference for monochromatic dressing and matching my shoes to the hem of the pants. (YES, in this instance my shoes match my purse!!) I have obviously adjusted the materials and colors to suit the hot summer weather we are experiencing. I chose to wear the matching "hot pink" patent comfort heels to add polish, height, and a sense of "dress up" that is just perfect for both my mood and the errands of my day. (BTW, I heartily endorse Payless Comfort Plus by Predictions heels for the mature woman who still love heels but cannot wear the same shoes she used to!!).
As I am sure you are aware by now, I believe that one can be quite fashionable on a limited budget (as are most people in my age group). To achieve the fashionable look above, I have spent absolutely no additional money; I had everything in my closet; I just had to wear them in a new and different way. This particular outfit also ideally demonstrates my preference for "high-low" dressing. The 14K gold jewelry, BCBG shirt and J. Crew pants prices are totally offset by the Wal-Mart long sleeved tee, the Payless Shoe Source Comfort Plus heels, and the thrift store Ellen Gold silk scarf. The Raspberry leather purse is by Tignallo and moderately priced in the $100.00 range.
I would like to make a little observation for the women who believe that Couture fashion is just too outrageous for the ordinary woman to wear. Remembering that your choice of runway looks are to "inspire", not duplicate, check out Viktor & Rolf #31 (I was challenged by a friend to "adapt" the look!!) I plan on demonstrating my adaptation in my next post! I already know what I want to do, and I am pretty sure I can do it with items I already own.
As I am sure you are aware by now, I believe that one can be quite fashionable on a limited budget (as are most people in my age group). To achieve the fashionable look above, I have spent absolutely no additional money; I had everything in my closet; I just had to wear them in a new and different way. This particular outfit also ideally demonstrates my preference for "high-low" dressing. The 14K gold jewelry, BCBG shirt and J. Crew pants prices are totally offset by the Wal-Mart long sleeved tee, the Payless Shoe Source Comfort Plus heels, and the thrift store Ellen Gold silk scarf. The Raspberry leather purse is by Tignallo and moderately priced in the $100.00 range.
I would like to make a little observation for the women who believe that Couture fashion is just too outrageous for the ordinary woman to wear. Remembering that your choice of runway looks are to "inspire", not duplicate, check out Viktor & Rolf #31 (I was challenged by a friend to "adapt" the look!!) I plan on demonstrating my adaptation in my next post! I already know what I want to do, and I am pretty sure I can do it with items I already own.
I think this outfit is so good on you. It is cheerful, stylish, elegant and colourful. Such an outfit takes of years of your actual age I believe. You have done a great job on proportions. The same colour shoes elongate your legs. Personally I would have gone with a bag in one of the other colours in the print top, like green or yellow. But that is a personal preference. Whatever makes you tick.
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Thank you so much, Greetje;
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly the kind of feedbadback I crave; BTW, when I look at the picture, I totally agree, I have a great little mustard colored Brighton purse that would have been perfect; I also have the green (I do love accessories). Your fashion sense is once again impeccable. I know I will be wearing this ensemble again in the springtime, and I fully plan on taking advantage of your advice.