Fashion Classics Are a Smart Style Investment
The sobering effect of the recession is reflected in fashion for Fall 2009, but who knew that financial uncertainty could look so fabulous?
When the going gets rough, the stylish wear pinstripes. And tweed. And camel hair. What could be a safer, more sartorially secure bet than these staple classics?
Designers brought these smart style investments back in full force when showing on runways for Fall 2009 to show that even in uncertain times, things like a double-breasted jacket and a Chanel suit are always on the rise.
Fashion Classics Are Always In Style
When times are tight, it's time to invest in fashion classics that will never go out of style. We're talking chic, tailored, neutral looks in durable, divine fabrics; these styles mean business. We're talking trench coats, pencil skirts, suits galore, vests, and heaps of tweed.
Practically Menswear
Quite at home with the resurgence of menswear-inspired fashions for women in recent years, these smart fashion investments feature feminized versions of traditional men's suits and tuxedos, boxy-and-belted jackets and trench coats featuring the revitalized shoulder pad, button-up shirts (and even ties), and lots of practical pockets.
Break up the masculine overtones with accents that bring a feminine edge. For a more sexy appeal, accessorize with waist-cinching belts and sleek stilettos.
Neutral Colors Make Mixing and Matching Easy
In fiscally risky times, it would seem that the colors gray, black, camel and cream are the palette of the fashionably responsible. These shades should be at the core of every fashionista's wardrobe, as they serve as the underpinnings for limitless mixing and matching options, which is central to keeping your look fresh on a budget.
Accessories Add Punch
If all this grey is too doom-and-gloom for your taste, freshen up the neutral base with eye-popping accents such as dress shirts in vibrant colors, brightly hued jewelry, shoes and handbags, and or something as simple (and inexpensive) as a bold, red lipstick.
