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Friday, July 16, 2010

Couture Tommy Tons

Couture might be over for now, but Tommy Ton's pics from the most stylish of all the fashion weeks are here to help the luxe spirit live on. Do you have a favorite look?

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Vintage couture, hat show in Harlem and Chanel make-up advice

Friday July 2, 2010 12:36 PM By Ginny Dunleavy

Sunday and Tuesday, July 11 and July 13Learn the finer points of buying vintage fashions, like the black and white dress at left, and pairing them with contemporary pieces, Sunday, noon-1:30 p.m. (champagne brunch) and Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. (wine and cheese) at Retro Now Boutique, 54 Roslyn Ave., Sea Cliff; 347-574-4600. Tickets are $29 at www.fashionsocieté.com

Sunday,...

sample sale

Friday July 9, 2010 2:34 PM By Ginny Dunleavy and Julie Gordon

BucklerSpring and summer men’s clothing is up to 60 percent off, tomorrow, July 15, 6-8 p.m., at 93 Grand St., Manhattan; 212-925-1711.

Cynthia RowleyWomen’s summer skirts, dresses and tops, shoes and accessories are up to 80 percent off, Friday and Saturday, July 16-17, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, July 18, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 376 Bleecker St., between Perry and Charles streets, Manhattan;..

Would You Wear… Patterned Trousers?

Patterned Derek Lam PantsPatterned Karen Walker PantsPatterned Miu Miu Pants

Photo Credit: 1,2,3

Trousers are rarely thought of as a popular summer style, but after major fashion houses such as Derek Lam, Miu Miu, and Balenciaga introduced them in their Resort collections this season, fashionistas everywhere have been spotted rocking them. Even celebs like Katy Perry and Keira Knightley have worn the trend in various patterns.

So, what to think of this trend? On the plus side, patterned trousers provide a fresh update to a conventional workwear piece – they’re a fun take on something traditional. Also, they could easily be worn with a cute top for a fun day outfit if you’re going – say – shopping or out to lunch with friends.

The problem with patterned trousers, however, is that they can easily become overwhelming. It’s not hard for these trousers to be too colorful or too busy and make you look as if you’re swimming in your outfit. They could also potentially be mistaken for pajama pants if worn with baggy clothes, but this could be solved with a classy pair of heels and jewelry. (See the Derek Lam example on the left, above.)

What do you think?

I want to know your thoughts on this trend: would you wear patterned trousers? If so, what would you wear them with? Is this look fun and whimsical or just tacky and too-much? Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment!