Silhouette

          The look of the season is to go oversized or very close fitting.  However you want to avoid being wrapped to tight or looking overstuffed.  My suggestion try balancing the two.  For instance pair a wide legged pair of pants with a fitted jacket or wear this seasons skinny jeans with a big sweater or oversized coat. 

Fitted Jacket

Wool Metal Jacket From DKNY, a wool metal suiting double breasted notched collar jacket with embellishment sequin detail at shoulders. Flap at hips. Lined.

Wide Leg Pants

Trouser with Piping From the House of Dereon, a trouser that surpasses any other in refined, chic style. Detailed with tonal piping throughout, discreet triple button and zipper fly, front angled slash pockets, covered button-through flap back welt pockets and boot cut hem.

Big Sweater

Cashmere Sweater Part of the pure DKNY collection. Cashmere cowl neck pullover sweater. Incredibly soft hand.

Skinny Jeans

Slim Fit Jean in Paris Available at Couture Candy, the Slim Fit Jean in Paris is a flattering and comfortable stretch skinny jean from Tag Jeans, which features yellow and gold contrast stitching and slight fading and whiskering at the hip. Fabric Content: 80% cotton 20% elastercell Fit: stretch Cut: 5 pocket straightleg; 13" in the knee breaks to 14" at leg opening Wash: paris Rise: 7 1/2 Inseam: 33 Hardware: zip fly with single silver button closure, silver rivets Designer Style No. W1067SD

Cropped jacket

Bonded Velvet Motorcycle Jacket From DKNY, a bonded velvet motorcycle jacket with front zip closure; banded single button collar; zip patch pockets at chest and at cuffs.

Rocker Style Jeans

Affliction Men's Influence Jean Well Affliction fans, your favorite company has jumped into the Premium Denim game and holy sh*t are these jeans hot. A Vintage, Boot Cut Fit made from 100% Cotton 11.5 oz ringspun denim with a 20" leg opening. The waterbase front screen of the skull with a mohawk is one of a kind! There is an all over skull pattern is printed inside the pant, and there are contrast skulls on the front pocket. All custom skull buttons, skull rivets, a metal jean patch complete this damn thing. Ok we lied, there's more. The calcified wash is deconstructed by the evil Affliction powers by hand! Logo embroidery of the A on the back pockets. If you like Affliction, you'll love these jeans, we guarantee it.

 

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Hemlines

          The battle continues... Skirt lengths are still longer and come not far above the knee.  The hemlines are wide and trimmed with lace, fur, and frills.  The tendency is towards a slightly above the knee A-Line style.  There are a good deal of short skirts.  This is fine since leggings are really in this season.

Stretch Satin Skirt From the House of Dereon, a stretch satin pencil skirt is styled with tonal lace with velvet striping down outseams with discreet center back zip closure and button-through back besom pockets. Button back center seam vent allows for ease of movement.

 

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The Look

There are two prevalent themes in this seasons popular fashion.

The Napoleonic Look

          The 18th century Napoleonic Look as in Napoleon Bonaparte, means layers, structure, and embellishments such as:

Embroideries

Braiding

Metallic Trim

Oversized Details

Fabrics - Wool, Tweed, Velvet, Plaid, Fur, Knits, Lace

Colors - Jewel Tones, Purple,  Ivory, Black is Back

Napoleonic Look

Velvet Agnez Dress From House of Dereon, an intricate sequin crystal rhinestone insets sparkle at the V-neck and waist of a solid velvet dress with deep slit along center front with pleated mesh lining. Discreet center back zip closure.

The 80's Look

The other prevalent look is the 80's once again... but it's a little remixed this time around.  Think Biker, Rock Star, Corporate Chic details include:

Leather

Grommets

Buckles

Fabrics - Leather, Denim, Wool

Colors - Black/White, Earth tones, Blues, Grays

Corporate Chic

Embroidered Refined Fit Shirt From DKNY, a stretch cotton long sleeve striped embroidered refined fit button down shirt with new spread collar, barrel cuffs and shirttail hem.

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Denim

          Distressed, worn, faded denim is taking a back seat to dark blue, black, and white denim. The skinny fit is being brought back for another go round.  However when it comes to denim you can never go wrong with straight legged or the ever popular boot cut.

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Accessories

          Hats rule... Big, Chunky, Knitted, Fur.  Leggings are in.  Shorter sleeve lengths make Full Length Gloves a must! Ladies use them to add a splash of color to that gray suit.

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          There is still the movement to get all men to carry a bag.  I'm not sure that will ever catch on. What would guys put in them? 

Key Items for Women - Lace Blouses, Skinny Jeans, Cropped Jackets, Tall Boots, Big Leather Bags

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Key Items for Men - Sweater Knits, Fitted Blazers

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Shoes

          Women - Stilettos will never die, but stylish ladies are also wearing shoes and boots with comfortable heals...  Maybe a great pair of flats or wedges even.  There are also those hideous Ballerina Shoes some women are wearing.

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          Men - Gentlemen a more rounded toe shoe is in this season.  A lot of fashionable guys are still wearing the shoes with narrow toes, but please stay away from the super pointed elf toe shoes.  Although Square toes are somewhere in left field, I have a few nice pair and still wear them. 

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