Fall Wardrobe ‘08–Part 1
July 1, 2008 by Your Devoted Sewist · Leave a Comment
Even though I still have dozens of summer fashion I hope to stitch up, I guess it’s time to start gathering ideas for fall. At least I’ll have a place to start when the weather starts turning (because you know I’ll probably wait that long to start my fall wardrobe–I need to get in the mood).
Here’s an article from You Look Fab that outlines the major trends for fall. The photo is a new Donna Karan outfit at Neiman Marcus–a good season spanning look.
Hints of Autumn from You Look Fab
Different tops for skirts and pants (from You Look Fab)
April 28, 2008 by Your Devoted Sewist · Leave a Comment
The untucked shirt thing has been hard for me to wear. I guess I liked the 80’s when a shirt tucked into a skirt or pants with a great belt would really make a statement. But, as I’ve said before, as you get older I think its important to keep up with the major trends. And wearing a shirt tucked in with a great belt looks, well…so 80’s! Untucked shirts can be a godsend to cover-up a tummy.
Here’s some good advice from 
on how to choose the right length for an untucked top.
If you’re going to go un-tucked, then tops that look good with skirts are not the same tops that look good with pants or jeans. Length is the key issue:
- Skirts look best with tailored tops that are shorter in length. This is especially true of A-line skirts where it’s imperative to accentuate the waistline (volume on top of volume doesn’t work). Keep the hem of the top on or just above
- Pants look best with tops that are 1 to 3 inches above crotch point
