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S/S ’12 Trend: Pastel Vintage Clothing
Pastel Vintage Clothing
This Spring/Summer the high street will be filled with a kaleidoscope of colour, with the most on-trend shades being pastels. On every catwalk, from London to New York, it’s been clear that pastels are going to be big next season. For inspiration look to Dolce & Gabbana with their use of glacier blue, whilst spearmint green was seen at Marc Jacobs and Dior, pale lemon was used at Calvin Klein Collection and Lanvin showed off its romantic side with damask rose. When you’re searching for the perfect vintage clothing, these are the shades to go for next season.
Buying vintage clothing in pastel tones is a great way to stay individual to your own style whilst still nailing a new season trend. After all pastels were popular from the 50s right through to the 90s, so there will be a style to suit your personality. Mix and match vintage clothing with new pieces from the high street or online for a look that’s individual to you! But before you hit the shops, there are a few tips to follow when working the pastels trend…
First of all, stay away from sickly sweet candy colours and stick to pale, icy tones. This is where it’s good to get inspiration from luxury fashion collections. And don’t be afraid to customise your vintage clothing, especially if you’re choosing pieces from the 50s or 60s as women were a different shape back then. Look out for vintage pieces with ombre washes for an eye-catching, on-trend look. Ombre was featured at Jonathan Saunders, Prada and Versus to name just a few, and is a popular effect from the 70s.
If you’re brave, stand out in mix and match pastel toned pieces in colour-block layers. Don’t be afraid to dress from head-to-toe in icy hues. But if you do this, a great way to add depth to your outfit is to add a dose of navy or black. Wear your vintage clothing with a new sporty navy or black jacket from the high street for a modern twist. This way you can nail two new season trends in one – pastels and luxe sportswear!
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Selecting Girls Coats
Naturally your first objective when selecting girls coats for your daughter should be warmth. There are few things that are more uncomfortable than standing outside on a cold winter morning waiting for a school bus without a warm coat. There are jackets, which are basically interchangeable with coats except the are usually waist length. Jackets may be made from synthetic materials like polyester and they are also very warm. Most jackets are made with ribbed cuffs at the sleeves and waistband to keep out the cold.
Girls coats are longer than jackets. They can range from hip length to knee length. Coats are usually dressier than jackets and make from a variety of natural and man-made materials. Your little girl could wear a variety of styles from faux fur to a tiny pea coat. There are girls coats which are ideal for the budding fashionsta who knows warm and stylish go together. .
Should you worry about style? Yes, girls coats come in so many styles that you can surely find an affordable coat she’ll love. Style is important because a girl will not wear a coat she dislikes. Many little girls are so conscious of fashion, they will “lose” a coat they dislike and e cold rather than be seen in it. Yes, that where all the “lost” coats go.
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