Oct
24
Anna
Ok, it’s not quite as bad as mu-mus, but when I shop for clothes, I notice a lot of empire waists, kimono-like tops, wide-band waistlines, and babydoll-type blouses. How did these trends come back into fashion, and is there a general term for this style? I know styles are cyclical, but did a certain designer bring it back? Is it consumer demand? I’m frustrated because I’m small framed, and these styles make me look fat, pregnant and just plain sloppy. I can’t find anything to flatter my body type (34-26-36, 5′3″, 105 lbs.). I’ve been looking at NY & Company, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Macy’s, and American Eagle. I’d like to know what you think of these styles, too. If you know of any places I should try out, I’d appreciate it (within an Old Navy price range). Or do I have to wait 10 years before I can buy clothes again??
Ok, it’s not quite as bad as mu-mus, but when I shop for clothes, I notice a lot of empire waists, kimono-like tops, wide-band waistlines, and babydoll-type blouses. How did these trends come back into fashion, and is there a general term for this style? I know styles are cyclical, but did a certain designer bring it back? Is it consumer demand? I’m frustrated because I’m small framed, and these styles make me look fat, pregnant and just plain sloppy. I can’t find anything to flatter my body type (34-26-36, 5′3″, 105 lbs.). I’ve been looking at NY & Company, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Macy’s, and American Eagle. I’d like to know what you think of these styles, too. If you know of any places I should try out, I’d appreciate it (within an Old Navy price range). Or do I have to wait 10 years before I can buy clothes again??
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I always thought of it as the princess style. That is what I have always called it, and I think the reason that it is in so big right now is because schoolis fixing to come back in, and people will be needing cloths that stay within the schools dressing requirements and that has been a big issue over the last few years. This style just went out about 8 years ago but I think that some of it coming back in was the low-rise jeans peoples sides and bellies were hanging over the edge of their pants and they had to design a shirt that would kinda hide that. And with so many stars being prego right now maternity is the style.
I actually am glad this style is in right now. I just had a baby and it has been a blessing to find cute things to wear which hide the aftermath of being pregnant.
An easy solution to these curve inhibiting trends is to cinch it with a cute belt. You can also try and shop at outlet stores or discount stores like Marshall’s, Ross, or TJ Maxx. They are usually a little behind the trend.
I don’t really know your style, but I found a few tops to illustrate my point, I hope you like…
well, the whole mod era was all over the London Spring 2007 (maybe 2006? i mix the years up a lot) and that brought back the mindress, then it just evolved from there. We have the the exact same measurements. If you want to go with the trend stick to mod-ish minidresses and ignore the wide belts completly.