Women's Fashion Trends

Fashion is ever changing and fluid.  It's hard to keep up with the pant cuts, skirt lengths and dress silhouettes.  This page is devoted to unearthing the latest trends and servicing long standing fashion currents.

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The Style Resources for Women article can provide you with further guidance to spotting trends. 

Fashion Style Staples

Certain clothing items have surpassed mere trend status and appear to be here for the long haul.  Below a few style staples are identified.

Denim

Since Gloria Vanderbilt  brought us designer jeans  in the 1970's, denim manufacturers have been thinking of marvelous ways to inspire women to wear denim. These days, jeans are acceptable at cocktail parties and soccer games alike. Read the Women's Jeans buying guide to get the full rundown of this perennial favorite. Denim jackets,  denim skirts  and denim dresses  are also popular items. For a history lesson on denim, visit the Levi's Web site.

The Iconic Jacket

We can thank Coco Chanel  for giving us the perfect jacket to top everything from skirts to jeans. A great blazer  or jacket  can dress up any outfit and protect women from blasts of overzealous air conditioning systems everywhere. Read the Women's Blazers buying guide to familiarize yourself with the types of jackets available. Don't be afraid to match a suit jacket with other separates. Check out the Women's Suits, for more ideas. If you've got the cash head right to your nearest Chanel store to make the investment of a lifetime or check out designer resale shops  for a second hand treat.

The Little Black Dress

Who can forget Audrey Hepburn peering into the windows at Tiffany's? She was impeccable in her simple yet stylish black sheath.  Today, the little black dress (LBD) is an essential part of any stylish woman's wardrobe.  Read the eHow article "How to Buy the Perfect Little Black Dress". Nordstrom has more than 100 LBDs to view on their site. Sort by price, size, designer, bestsellers or what's new. Look for a dress that suits your styles and shape. Popular cuts include sheath,  A-line,  minidress,  pencil skirt,  V-neck,  and sweetheart.  You can also look for vintage  styles for some retro flare! Add a colorful wrap,  some metallic shoes,  or a simple strand of pearls  to finish the look in dozens of ways!

Nautical

Navy and white  always look crisp, clean and perfect. Nautical styles can take your from spring to early fall and always look great on vacations and cruises. According to TKMaxx, the classic palette of navy and white looks best when accented with red.  iVillage gives styling tips to help you pull off the nautical look. MSN identifies Ralph Lauren as the inspiration for this trend, but also suggest H&M and Anthropologie. Items to consider: nautical skirts,  striped tops,  white shorts,  navy sweaters  and sailor dresses.

Equestrian

Tweed blazers,  heathery sweaters,  cashmere turtlenecks  and leather accents. Equestrian looks seem to pop up every fall. The Boston Phoenix thinks this trend works because it's tailored and wearable for many different figures. Popular designers include Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Lands End and Talbots. You can also find items printed with horses  or hounds.  Plaids  and argyle prints  fit right in, although they are leaning more towards a preppy style.