Lauren Dimet, Editor-in-Chief - Second City Style Magazine
I have been procrastinating writing this article. Plain and simple. What do I suggest are the must-haves for summer 2007. I have been lamenting and I think I just figured why. I'm not too impressed with this upcoming summer, fashionwise that is.
First, anyone who knows me can tell you I love fall fashion and would much rather invest in something I can wear nine months of the year. I get three months of summer, if I'm lucky.
Second, while I adore dresses, the plethora of trapeze, babydoll, tent and other such unflattering shapes are cause for concern.
Lastly, I am continually amazed at the poor quality and high prices of clothes this season. I am not talking about stores like Forever 21 where you get what you pay for, but apparel from designers you find under the tents at Fashionweek and in women's boutiques. The items that cost $300-600.
That being said, it's not all doom and gloom. While I have been seeing the dreaded flip-flops come out in force, I have also noticed women taking to dresses like a fish takes to water. We are finally dressing up! Read more here...
Two things:
I could not agree more with your observation about women flocking to dresses. How fun is it to see us looking all girly? I love how easy a dress makes my morning routine. Great shoes, fab dress, great jewelery, hot bag: done!
The note of concern, however, is how unflattering so many styles are. My husband is shocked the "pregnant" silhouette this season. Babydoll, trapeze and empire do nothing for your figure so you'd better have HOT legs to pull these off.
On the flip side, it certainly beats shopping for maternity clothing if you're a mom-to-be!
Posted by: franki durbin | May 16, 2007 at 12:55 PM
LOVE your picks, Lauren! Couldn't agree more!
Posted by: Andra | May 16, 2007 at 05:11 PM
Nice peaks Lauren.Especially the one about the maternity intimate apparel.My wife love your site:)
Posted by: steven davies | December 11, 2007 at 01:14 PM