Black and white fashion
Black and White Looks – Monochrome Fashion Trends
Black and white monochrome looks are one of the few real trends in woman’s fashion. Monochrome is one of the simplest, most chic of looks to work whatever the year. Monochrome never fails to gain attention when done well.
Monochrome is easy for creating a fairly effortless travel wardrobe, and it can be given the lift of the moment with a bright accessory taken straight from the latest color trend chart. If color blocking with paintbox colors is not for you, then go monochrome.
Think neutral. Think black with white. Think of alternating all black or all white garments with the opposite contrasting accessories.
The Monochrome Touch For The LBD
The simplest looks depend on a basic black or white dress, with the alternate tone as an accent. In these cases you don’t even have to work hard on getting an accessory as it comes with the garment.
Starting simply with a little black number and a touch of white or ivory cream here we see the major floral rose trimming trend that features throughout clothes for 2009.
Roses are either added as applied pin-on pieces, appliqué, or fabric print as shown below right. If you are suffering with credit crunch wardrobe deficits then the addition of simple contrast corsage or belt to an existing black or white dress maybe your instant update.
The first two images left feature a bold ivory white corsage rose. The near right cap sleeved LBD is brought bang up to date with bow trim at the waistline. You are reading an original article about how black and white monochrome fashion designs are influencing fashions in the USA and Europe for 2009.
Geometry in Dress
Architecture and geometry are a feature of many pieces even on the high street. Catwalk inspiration comes from many designers, but for circular references Chloe was inspirational. Geometry can affect both the cut shape of a garment and also be introduced as linear patterns and print.
The first dress feature a play with striped pattern, crossover back straps and tulip skirt. The central shift dress below looks to the catwalk with its feature collar using circular scallops. The last prom dress uses dynamic angles and parallel lines to create a bold striking pattern that will ensure lots of attention.
Simple shift dresses in plain white accessorize well with black patent or mixed black and white accessories. The high street has plenty of selection among white dresses or white and black garments. Tribal and animal references are used across the fashion ranges.
Wide belts instantly create a dynamic look on any black and white dress.
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Dress Up, Dress Down
Dressing up or dressing down can be very easy with a wardrobe based on monochrome. Monochrome is simple and elegant. It can be the perfect answer when you have no idea what to wear as it adapts itself so easily to any occasion. The look is always chic, never tawdry or out of place. The most classic example of all is the nautical fashion take, but as a black and white striped top, trimmed with this season’s hot haberdashery a self fabric rose flower.
The first image below is courtesy of Boden.
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