Fall 2009 Review

Year after year, season after season, we see styles repeat themselves. Let’s face it; the earlier years are making a comeback! A stylistic, chic, era that combined with modesty & glam is making its way back onto the scene in fashion shows showcasing the styles for Fall of ‘09.

Think 30's & 40'stylish glam, with groundbreaking African American singers & actresses such as Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge, & Josephine Baker or their white counterpart Rita Hayworth, were making their mark on the world. All these women were much more than beauty & talent. When it came to style and grace, it didn't matter if they were wearing long luxurious gowns that flattered their figure or flapper’s dresses that pleased the eye, these women did it best. With pin-up hair, & long silk gloves, they carried themselves with modesty, elegance, & dynamic style. This was the era of elegance. This was the era of style. Fast forward to Paris, NY & Milan Fashion Week showcases for Fall of ‘09. It is all about the elegant lady and her gallant man. So you beautiful women out there get ready, because were talking vintage hats (cocktail & fedora's ), long collar wool peacoats worn with leather gloves, sheer & pattern gowns, and, a must have for the season, cocktail dresses with a flair. Another hit for fall will be pencil skirts, silk crinkled scarves, and silk blouses accessorized with a belt at the waist. Belts also lend a hand in dressing up dresses and dress coats. You should also keep an eye out for cashmere sweaters that can be worn over blouses and under wool jackets. As for fall for you gents out there that crave a more masculine but classic look within the same era as our elegant lady this is for you! An absolute must have this coming fall are wool peacoats or trench coats. They have an undeniable suave look that can be worn over turtle necks, accessorized with fedora hats, or worn with wool & velvet blazers, leather gloves, & cashmere jackets. This is our gallant man for our elegant lady, this is the comeback. Embrace the vintage style for Fall of ‘09. You are the comeback trend- so be a gallant man or elegant lady for she or he will never go out of style.

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