Fall Fashion Trend - Take Your Jacket To The Shrink
by: Brenna Cleeland
Fall and winter may have brought out long peacoats and trenches
before, but not this year. One of the most sought-after pieces
for the upcoming season will be the shrunken jacket, in a variety
of styles. The difference between these new, tinier versions of
your traditional autumn and winter favorites is their length;
cuts are the same as traditional coats, but they hit slightly
above the waist and often tie or button under the chest. The beauty
of these new pieces is that they provide coverage in colder months
without sacrificing sexiness or femininity.
The perfect jacket is one of the most important elements of
your wardrobe, and with so many shapes and fabrics available this
fall, it would be a crime to choose just one. The ever-present
denim jacket is back with a new vengeance. Instead of the washes
of last season or bulkiness of years before, this season's denim
jacket is soft, body-conscious and far more feminine than the
traditional denim jacket. Corduroy and leather are back again,
cropped and ready to be worn over anything from your favorite
dress to distressed jeans.
A new take on an old favorite is safe, but take advantage on
the amazing new fabrics and styles the end of the year has to
offer. Brocade is big this season and some of the most sought-after
new jackets are made of the rich, detailed design. Many of these
brocaded, boudoir-style jackets are trimmed in rich velvet or
lace piping and can be paired with tweed trousers of you favorite
jeans. Many of these new jackets are cut at the hip but some are
reaching even higher-cropped just below the chest (H & M).
Made in rich, new fabrics like tweed and velvet, these jackets
have mixed a traditionally matronly fabric with a cut and cling
that makes it youthful and sexy. Even faux fur and metallic finishes
are adorning the newest trend (Allen B. by Allen Schwartz).
Getting short isn't the only new addition to a cold weather
favorite. Sleeves are getting revamped this season, retro-style.
Traditional coat fabrics like houndstooth are being used in a
new way. Bell sleeves (think bellbottom sleeves, cut below the
elbow) mix cropped length with a traditional fabric and throwback
to 70s style (Banana Republic). You'll also see a mini version
of the military jacket this season; a cropped, girlie take on
the long, heavy style, adorned with brass buttons and zippers
(Bebe).
The beauty of these new jackets is the versatility they bring
to your own style: mix them with denim, dresses, skirts and trousers.
Since there isn't one specific style or fabric that will reign
this fall, all styles and sizes can take advantage of a new take
on an old favorite.
About The Author: Brenna Cleeland is a fashion writer for
BlankStyle.com. You can read more of he articles or check out
other fashionable items by visiting http://www.blankstyle.com/shop.
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