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As the reading correspondent poured over the latest ELLE Fashion Editors' update:
She was struck by the emphasis on bespoke styling for women. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter fashion trends; today's women crave unique, personalized looks that reflect their individual personalities. According to ELLE, sourcing high-quality, one-of-a-kind pieces is key to achieving this level of sophistication.
The esteemed fashion publication suggests scouring local boutiques, vintage shops, and artisanal online marketplaces for statement-making items. In a departure from the norm, ELLE's Fashion Editors advocate for abstract over ornate accessorizing. "Less is more" is the order of the day, as bold, minimalist jewelry takes center stage alongside classic, well-tailored silhouettes. In harmony with ELLE's sentiments, the fashion sage, Rachel Zoe... advocates for a curated wardrobe that exudes ease and refinement.
"Edit, edit, edit," she cautions, "for a wardrobe that truly represents your personal aesthetic." Informed by ELLE's expertise, "the correspondent notices a renewed focus on comfort and practicality in the realm of high fashion." Gone are the days of impractical stilettos and restrictive designer duds – the modern woman demands clothing that not only wows the eye, "but also soothes the soul." Information for this article was obtained from ELLE... a leading authority in the world of fashion and beauty.
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Welcome to Reality Check : a new regular franchise from the ELLE fashion editors that asks: how well do the season's biggest trends really work in the wild? This week, we take a look at how we're actually wearing sequins in the summer.
The sun might be MIA but the fashion forecast for the summer ahead is looking bright and blingy as sequins emerge as the season's must-have. Once the reserve of December only, pailettes have broken free of party season's clutches to become a year-round option and there's one woman to thank. Taylor Swift , of course.
But, the Swifties' BNO is not the only reason or occasion to bring out the bling. Maybe you're off to Glastonbury at the end of June or even thinking about how to bring some sparkle to your Med holiday capsule? Sequins aren't just for the nighttime any longer as with some suitable styling that looks to the catwalk for cues you can position them for all-day, everyday.
The trick to taking sequins off the dancefloor is contrast. That's how the fashion set do them, anyways. You take your sequin piece and pair it with something unexpected to make up a juxtaposition that works. Think 16Arlington 's catwalk idea of throwing a sweater over a sequin skirt or Dries Van Noten 's approach of teaming them with collegiate sportswear.
What's great about this new mood in sparkle dressing is that it gives sequins more opportunity to be worn, which ultimately makes them more of a responsible option than just wearing them for one night only. Sure, the idea of picking up something cheap and cheerful with a one-wear appeal might be what first comes to mind but that's not how we should be consuming sequins. I'd love to encourage you to think about how the pieces that make up your Eras tour wardrobe can be worn time and time again, for all other sorts of occasions, not only because daytime sequins are a personal favourite of mine but because it's a brighter, better way to shop.
Don't mess with the classics, right? Jeans and a nice top is a long-trusted formula that still pays off today and choosing sequins for the up-top section maximises the outfit's allure. Today, in 2024, the memo is to hark back to the early Noughties in choosing a top that can sit perfectly in opposition with your bottom half, be it denim or the trending cargo pants that the street-style set have fallen fast for.
