STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

berryahou35 · Dooney & Bourke

RE: The trends

atlgirl · Gucci

skinny jeans: unless my genetics change. no.

hotcocoa, surely this is a joke? I have seen your TS posts. You have a tiny little waist and a gorgeous figure. I can't imagine that you would look bad in skinny jeans!

hotcocoa · Kate Spade

atlgirl wrote:

skinny jeans: unless my genetics change. no.

hotcocoa, surely this is a joke? I have seen your TS posts. You have a tiny little waist and a gorgeous figure. I can't imagine that you would look bad in skinny jeans!

omg, you are so sweet! but surely... my camera must be lying to you. i am pretty sure that skinny jeans would be very bad on me. very, very bad.

FashionPrincess · Hermes

Bohemian: Yeah, a little bit, but more feminine than crunchy. Also did this last summer.

Espadrille: Love espadrilles and think they are classic

The white shirt: Another classic that I'll be doing

Woven accessories: Probably a straw bag or two

Crochet: I have a crochet top and sweater

Skinny jeans: Nope

Leggings: I think I'll be trying these and see if I like them on me

Bubble skirt: Yes, I love knit skirts!

Drapey tops: Maybe, it has to be the right amount of drapey and fitted (if that makes any sense)

Feminine details: Yup, I'm a girly girl

Waist belts: I love accentuating my waist, so yes. I love all my blazers/sweaters with ribbons/belts at the waist. I have a long torso and average/shorter legs, so it helps make my legs look long

The platform: Love the platform and thicker heel look. Got a pink/cork pair from VS last summer that I wore all the time

Gladiator inspired: Nope

Short short: Nope

cargo pants: Yes. I want a nice, comfy olive pair

Nautical: Yes, in small touches, mostly accessories

Puffy sleeves: Yes

Slouchy pant: Probably not, I always feel like they're too big

erin · Chanel

Bohemian: i'm not really into boho, but i do like some elements (flowy skirts, etc)

Espadrille: i love espadrilles! i usually get a new pair every year (for about the past six or so years) they get pretty trashed by the end of summer

The white shirt: i have a hard time finding button downs that don't gape at my chest

Woven accesories: maybe

Crochet: i have a few crochet items i really love

Skinny Jeans: i love skinny jeans! but it really depends if i've lost my baby weight

Leggings: i think this looks really cute, but i don't know if it'd look cute on me

Bubble skirt: see above

Drapey tops: maybe...but being chesty i find this just makes me look big all over. maybe sheer drapey stuff

Feminine details: i'm usually dressed pretty femmy

Waist accentuating belts: if i have a waist, sure

The platform: yes!

Gladiator inspired: i think these are really cute and i don't care if they will make me look shorter

The short short: i haven't worn shorts since high school (except to run in!)

cargo pant: no

Nautical: i have one cute sailor shirt..but i would love sailor jeans again

Puffy sleeves: these make me look idiotic

A slouchier pant : no, no, no!

Chloegirl · BCBG

Bohemian: A little maybe

Espadrille: I've been looking for a pair I can fall in love with

The white shirt: Always!

Woven accessories: Maybe. I'm not against it, but again I have to find something I can fall in love with

Crochet: Yes, definitely. I've been looking for a pattern for a great crocheted top.

Skinny jeans: Definitely no, not with my thighs. I need a wider leg to balance me out.

Leggings: Probably not.

Bubble skirt: No, though I do like them on other people. But I can't rock the look.

Drapey tops: Probably not, unless I can find something that doesn't make me look bigger.

Feminine details: Yes, definitely!

Waist belts: I'd love to, but I have a short torso and this look makes my upper body look even shorter. :(

The platform: Short me loves platforms

Gladiator inspired: No

Short short: No, I don't wear shorts at all.

cargo pants: Yes. I'm on the lookout for a nice pair, probably olive.

Nautical: I've been eyeing the nautical stripey tops!

Puffy sleeves: Probably not, I feel silly in them.

Slouchy pant: Yes, I've been keeping an eye out for a good pair of these also

kisa · Dooney & Bourke

Bohemian:Ehhhh not intentionally, I'm pretty sick of this, but I'm also poor, so will be doing a lot of recycling this year.
Espadrille: I still have yet to figure out what these are.
The white shirt: of course!
Woven accessories: only the turquoise and brown beach bag I have, for the beach.
Crochet: nah
Skinny jeans: been doing this awhile now, and quite like it.
Leggings: yep
Bubble skirt: Yep
Drapey tops: yep
Feminine details: eh?
Waist belts: I would, but I have to money for new belts
The platform: Will have to see how I can walk in them
Gladiator inspired: yes
Short short: yes
cargo pants: I made some cargo puffy shorts, does that qualify?
Nautical: Yes
Puffy sleeves: Yes
Slouchy pant: Yep

Starstuff · Kenneth Cole

Bohemian: maybe a little, but generally it's not a look I'm into. I have one skirt that is sorta bohemian, so I'll pair it with a crochet top if I'm feeling laid-back

Espadrille: um, maybe. I have a pair I bought last year that I never wore. It's the height of the shoe that scares me -- I have to practice walking in them first.

The white shirt: I'll look around for one that is not so stiff, but my boobs are big and I don't like when the shirt pulls across them, so I might be sitting this one out

Woven accesories: eh, not so much

Crochet: Maybe a crochet top -- like a t shirt or something. Nothing too out-there... I get the feeling I wouldn't wear it a lot. But, maybe it's good to get one now, and then I'll have it for the revival of this trend in 3-4 yrs

Skinny Jeans: with my hips and thighs? NO!

Drapey tops: I think they can be pretty, but I'd want something that accentuates my waist, otherwise I'd look big all over. So, yes, if I find the right one.

The platform: no -- I'll tall enough that I don't "need" one, and I have trouble walking in platforms

Gladiator inspired: I'm trying to convince myself that it's a cool look, but I'm getting turned off by the ankle wraps and buckles, so probably not

The short short: see comment for skinny jeans

Nautical: maybe a few accents, but I'm not crazy about the look. Navy and white is a classic combo, so I might encorporate that

Puffy sleeves: on a case-by-case basis. There are a few t-shirts I've seen at H&M and Anthro that are cute -- I'd have to try them on, though, to make sure they don't make me look like a linebacker.

A slouchier pant : eh, not so much

The Dress: I've bought one dress that cleaned out my budget for about a month, so I don't think I'll be getting another. I do hope to get a lot of wear out of the one I have.

The Belt: maybe I'll buy some ribbon at M&J and make some, but I'm not so much a belt girl.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

Bohemian: I'm like fp--i'll do it but it'll always be in a feminine way

Espadrille: love them and have been doing them since last summer.

The white shirt: i consider these classics. oh and lynnie i actually have a ralph lauren soft white button down! i found it at macy's a few years ago.

Woven accesories: not really and if i did i'd probably limit it to a woven bag @ the beach. i

Crochet: don't really see it happening.

Skinny Jeans: as soon as i find a pair i like.

Leggings: absolutely not.

Bubble skirt: as a skirt no, maybe on a dress though.

Drapey tops: love but so hard to find.

Feminine details: of course, and i don't really see this as a trend.

Waist accentuating belts: for sure! i found this great belt at a consignment store months ago and am totally kicking myself for not getting it!

The platform: no, i'm into heels but not platforms.

Gladiator inspired: if i found the right pair.

The short short: i've been on the prowl for the right pair for months now, i totally plan on living in short shorts this summer, not cut-offs though, the more dressy kind--like the ones gwen stefani sports in her "cool" video.

cargo pant: not really but i haven't ruled them out.

Nautical: as long as it's subtle and not too "aye aye matey", then yes.

Puffy sleeves: yes. on of my favorite shirts has puff sleeves and i love it.

A slouchier pant : sure, i'm open to it.

-- Edited by esquiress at 20:32, 2006-03-03

laken1 · Hermes

I don't think a lot of these are "trends" and I really hate it when something is "hot" so it becomes out - boho is a perfect example.

Bohemian: Yes, but I feel like I dress like this anyway - I have a few skirts I'll continue to wear
Espadrille: Probably not, but I won't say no. I don't think this is a trend either.
The white shirt: Probably not because I usually can't find button downs that fit over my boobs correctly. And white tees aren't included in this I imagine.
Woven accesories: I usually carry a straw bag during the summer so I guess yes
Crochet: If I could find something I loved - but still searching (maybe making?)
Skinny Jeans: nope, doesn't work with my body
Leggings: nope, I did this trend the last time around in the early 90s so I'll be sitting it out.
Bubble skirt: no, don't think it would be flattering for my big butt. I do love them though.
Drapey tops: yes - if I can find flattering ones
Feminine details: yes, again, I feel like I do this anyway.
Waist accentuating belts: No, looks awful on me
The platform: I have some that I imagine will emerge this summer - but I've had them forever.
Gladiator inspired: maybe
The short short: NO!
cargo pant: I'd love to if I can find some that are flattering & don't make me look like I have on hubby's jeans
Nautical: No, just not me.
Puffy sleeves: doubtful
A slouchier pant : Yes.

Hedvig · Coach

Bohemian: I don't wear tiered skirts but I do love boho-style jewelry and I have a couple of tops that I guess can be classified as boho.

Espadrille: I have one pair from last summer that isn't all that comfy. I don't think I'll buy new ones.

The white shirt: I don't usually wear button-downs but I might if I found one that's flattering. On me, they usually never are.

Woven accesories: Probably not.

Crochet: I used to have a crochet cardi ten years ago. I'm not really feeling it this time around.

Skinny Jeans: Not with my hips and thighs. And I just don't like that look.

Leggings: Again, hips and thighs.

Bubble skirt: Too trendy for me, I think.

Drapey tops: I love the look but I'm not sure they would be all that flattering on me. I always wear slouchier pants so the combination could make me look really big.

Feminine details: Sure, as long as they're not too frilly and girly.

Waist accentuating belts: I think they look gorgeous! I already have a few great belts I'm going to wear around the waist.

The platform: A slight platform looks great. But I can't do very high heels.

Gladiator inspired: Probably not. I'm afraid they might draw unwelcome attention to my thick ankles.

The short short: I never wear shorts.

Cargo pant: Not really my style. I prefer slouchy linen pants.

Nautical: I adore striped tops and I love white and navy!

Puffy sleeves: They can look really cute but they can also look and feel a bit awkward. I'd love to find a puffy-sleeve shirt that's perfect.

A slouchier pant : I love them! I hate clingy bottoms - and so do my hips and thighs.