Menswear Trend – 2008

General

Fashion is soaring up in mens world equally to that of womens. Mens wear for this year will look easy and modern. Fashion keeps repeating, but mens trend is coming in innovative styles for the current year. Both bright colors and delicate hues will be in vogue. Bright colored suits will add a depth to ones personality whereas; subtle colours will be represented in designers suits. A feminine touch with floral prints and embroidery is developing in menswear. Metallic shades will add a flash of inspiration.

Color:

Similar to womens fashion wear, menswear trends

Neutral shades from dove grey to pearl, putty to cinnamon cream, add a touch of glamour and will be seen in runways and will be a hit year after year. Blue and sand shades will replace grey and black suits this year with repetitive artistic brushstrokes and sharp, graphic geometrics. White faded and washed look will be seen in cotton shirts.

Style:

Fabrics with innovation will be in trend. Technical finishes will add shine and lustre to the garments. Single-breast suit was is fashion for many years, but double-breast suit has replaced the trend for the current year. Military dress coats, gold braid, and buttons along with the perpetual skinny jeans for rock n rollers will be in vogue. Shimmering, sheen fabrics are always in style. With illuminating metallic to subtle evening lustre, men will display a vivacious personality with garments reflecting silver metal and midnight sky.

Stripes, horizontal or vertical, thin or wide will be sought after. With an increase in color focus, stripped apparels will be available in a wide range of colors starting from bright shades to delicate hues to match the choice of the fashion savvy man. A simple stripped shirt with a black vest and sneakers combined with a knit scarf will look fascinating.

Formal wear will be in retro style of the French Riviera in 30s and 50s. Trend will move towards one or two button jackets and away from three buttoned outfits. Casual wears blended in cotton and linen will be tailored in traditional suit designs. Printed shirts with floral designs and paisleys, and tone-on tone stripes in barely tinted hues will be the decorative influence of the mens wardrobe. Newest look will be for multi-colored checks.

New style of garments with charming color combinations pop each year, but time will decide the staying power of the style.

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2008 Prom Fashion and Trends

General

It’s that time of the year again where young women all over the country will be thinking about how to be the star of their own show on Prom Night. Choosing their dress for this special occasion is much the same as selecting what to wear to the Oscars.

It’s the opportunity to shine and steal the limelight, a chance to walk down the red carpet, to find the perfect dress to express who you are or make a fashion statement! To ease the worry out of finding the right dress for you a game plan is important, so take at the look at the following tips and confidently go about creating your special look for this very special evening.

Your game plan involves choosing the ideal ensemble of shoes, jewelry, hair style and accessories, corsage and purse/clutch. Obviously the highlight of your look is your dress, so this is where we will concentrate our efforts.

The dress

Good Fit: A good fit is essential here so try on lots of dresses.

Experiment: Don’t be afraid to experiment with something you wouldn’t normally wear. What you see on the hanger isn’t always what you see when it’s on you. So experiment, be bold.

Have you got shapely legs? Try something short and sweet. Fashion analysts are advising hanky-hems to highlight shapely legs and showcase shoes. Are you more traditional in your approach to Prom Night?; Why not try a vintage 50’style tea length dress. Maybe you prefer the timeless Cinderella ball gown. You will feel special and princess-like in a style that suits most body shapes.

Personal Style and Taste: If experimenting is not for you then ensure that your overall look reflects your own personal style and taste. Consider whether a one-piece dress is for you or whether you are comfortable in a belly-baring, two-piece outfit. Long or short? Slim and straight or a full ball gown type skirt? Sexy slits or no slit? Daring in a plunging neckline or more modest? Consider fabrics and embellishments: satin, beads, sequins frills or prints.

Color: Color is definitely a consideration for your dress. Black is very chic and sophisticated. Pastels are great for that fairytale princess look. Bold primary colors and tones grab attention. White isn’t just for weddings – though the jury may be out on that one.

Classy and Sassy: Do not over due things. This is your chance to shine. By all means sparkle but too much can have the opposite effect. Sassy is in. Garish is out.

Hollywood Chic: If you really want to step out of your comfort zone, try taking some tips from your favorite Hollywood celebrity. Have you spent days dreaming of the celebrity-inspired dress? Go ahead and make your dream come true.

Trend Setter: Are you a fashion trend fiend? Well fashion analysts are predicting for 2008 that the way to go is short! Short is ok for Prom Night. Shopping around you are sure to find many dazzling and sophisticated styles to choose from. Check out the 2008 collections from some of the contemporary Prom Dress Designers like Sparkle, Javani or Tiffany.

Now you’ve got your dress you can start to build up your look by choosing shoes and accessories etc. that will compliment or contrast, blend in or bring into focus your dress.

Remember, you don’t have to be a trend setter or a fairytale Cinderella to be the star of the show on your Prom Night… you just have to be you. There are many ways to feel glamorous and special and there are many internet suppliers of popular dresses and looks for 2008 that can make your special evening a memorable one. You just need to do some homework and eventually you will find the unique style that is just perfect for you.

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